Why do we need to trim trees, why not just let nature take its course?
Trees in a forest are in a different setting than the ones growing over our bedrooms. We trim trees in the urban/suburban environment because they live in close proximity to people, and we want to keep them there.
Will building an addition to my home, garage or driveway injure my trees?
Most likely yes! One of the most commonly held and damaging misconceptions about trees is that their roots go deep into the soil. This is simply not true, especially in the Chicago area’s heavy clay soils.