Tree Health, Tree Services

The 2026 Emerald Ash Borer Update for Stearns County Residents

Key Takeaways: Stearns County remains under a full state quarantine for Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) in 2026. Ash trees killed by EAB become extremely brittle and pose a significant property risk. Preventive trunk injections are the only effective way to save high-value ash trees. Stearns Electric and local municipalities have updated policies regarding right-of-way ash […]

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Stump Removal

Stump Grinding vs. Removal: St Cloud City Codes and Utility Locates 

Key Takeaways Stump grinding is less invasive than full removal and preserves the surrounding lawn. St. Cloud city codes often require stump removal for trees in the public right-of-way. Gopher State One Call (811) is mandatory before any grinding or digging begins. Grinding allows for immediate lawn restoration, while removal leaves a large crater. Hidden […]

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Can I Trim My Neighbor’s Overhanging Branches? Minnesota’s Rules Explained
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Can I Trim My Neighbor’s Overhanging Branches? Minnesota’s Rules Explained

Key Takeaways The Self-Help Doctrine: Minnesota law allows you to prune encroaching branches and roots up to your property line. The Property Line Limit: You cannot cross the vertical plane of the property line or enter a neighbor’s yard without consent. Tree Health Priority: Trimming that kills or structurally destabilizes a neighbor’s tree can lead […]

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