Yes, you can plant trees in your field or yard in New Orleans, but success depends on choosing the right species for Louisiana’s subtropical climate, preparing your soil for local drainage conditions, and following City of New Orleans permit requirements. Native trees like live oaks, bald cypress, and Nuttall oaks thrive in the region and… Continue reading Planting Trees in Your Field: A Guide to Growing a Sustainable Environment

The best time to plant a tree in New Orleans, LA was 20 years ago, but the second-best time is right now. Fall and winter (November through February) give newly planted trees in southeast Louisiana the mild conditions they need to establish roots before brutal summer heat and hurricane season arrive. Big Easy Tree Removal… Continue reading Plant a Tree Today: Why the Best Time Was 20 Years Ago

The best place to plant a tree in New Orleans, LA, depends on utility clearance, wind exposure, soil drainage, and the mature size of the species you choose. Homeowners should position trees at least 15 to 20 feet from structures and keep them well clear of overhead power lines, especially in hurricane-prone neighborhoods. Big Easy… Continue reading Where to Plant a Tree: The Best Places to Plant Trees for Maximum Impact

Tree planting gives New Orleans students hands-on lessons in environmental science, improves focus and academic performance, and builds a hurricane-resilient canopy across Louisiana campuses. From live oak care to stormwater management, student-led planting programs connect classroom learning to the real challenges of living in a subtropical, storm-prone region. Big Easy Tree Removal supports schools and… Continue reading Planting Trees: The Benefits for Students and the Environment

New Orleans homeowners can remove a tree stump without a grinder by using manual digging, chemical decomposition, or controlled burning. Manual removal with a shovel, mattock, and axe works best for small to mid-size stumps. Chemical methods using potassium nitrate or Epsom salt take several weeks to months but require less labor. For large live… Continue reading How to Remove a Tree Stump Without a Grinder – Step-by-Step Guide

New Orleans homeowners dealing with an unwanted tree have several options, including professional removal, stump grinding, pruning to reshape the canopy, relocating the tree, repurposing the wood, or donating it. The City of New Orleans requires a permit for removing trees with a trunk diameter of six inches or more on public rights-of-way. Invasive species… Continue reading What to Do With a Tree You Don’t Want in New Orleans?

When a neighbor’s tree damages your property in New Orleans, liability depends on whether the tree owner knew or should have known the tree was hazardous. Under Louisiana Civil Code Article 2317.1, a neighbor who ignores a visibly dead, diseased, or leaning tree can be held responsible for resulting damage. If the tree was healthy… Continue reading Who Is Responsible for a Neighbor’s Tree Damage in LA?

In New Orleans, whether you need permission to cut down a tree on your property depends on the tree’s location and size. Trees on public rights-of-way or neutral grounds require a city permit through the Department of Parks and Parkways. Private property trees may also be regulated under the city’s Tree Protection Ordinance, approved in… Continue reading Do You Need a Permit to Remove a Tree in New Orleans? Here’s What You Need to Know

In Louisiana, there is no statewide height limit for trees on private property. However, under Louisiana Civil Code Article 688, New Orleans homeowners can demand that a neighbor trim branches or roots that extend onto their property at the neighbor’s expense. The City of New Orleans also enforces tree protection ordinances that regulate the removal… Continue reading Can a Neighbors Tree Be Too High in New Orleans, LA? Here’s What You Need to Know

In New Orleans, a neighbor can ask you to trim branches or roots that cross onto their property under Louisiana Civil Code Article 688, and the trimming cost falls on you as the tree owner. However, a neighbor cannot force you to cut down a healthy tree that sits entirely on your property. If the… Continue reading Can a Neighbour Ask You to Cut Down Trees in New Orleans? Here’s What You Need to Know