Summary Whether you need a permit to plant a tree in New Orleans depends on where the tree is going. Planting in the public right-of-way or on a neutral ground falls under the New Orleans Department of Parks and Parkways and generally requires approval. Planting on your own property usually does not require a city… Continue reading Do You Need a Permit to Plant a Tree in New Orleans, LA?

Summary Tree roots do communicate, mainly through chemical signals released into the soil and through fungal networks that connect root systems underground. In New Orleans, these networks sit unusually close to the surface because a high water table and dense clay soil push rooting shallow, which makes them easy to sever during construction or trenching.… Continue reading How Tree Roots Communicate: What New Orleans, LA Homeowners Should Know

Summary Space trees according to their mature canopy spread, not their size at planting. For large shade trees common around New Orleans, such as live oak, plan on 30 to 50 feet between trunks, and keep large species at least 20 feet from a house. In a humid climate with hurricane exposure, generous spacing improves… Continue reading How Far Apart Should You Plant Trees in New Orleans, LA?

Summary Reforestation means replanting trees where trees were lost. Restoration means rebuilding the entire ecosystem, including soil, water flow, and native plant communities. In New Orleans, reforestation looks like replacing live oaks lost to hurricanes on residential lots, while restoration describes larger cypress and wetland recovery work across coastal Louisiana. Big Easy Tree Removal helps… Continue reading Reforestation vs. Restoration: What the Difference Means in New Orleans, LA