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Top Tree LLC can help you manage any tree hazards you have on your property. We are some of the best arborists in the Tri-Cities and can either give you advice on how to manage your trees or perform any preventative maintenance you need.

Root Pruning: where required and approved, shall be done mechanically with a root pruning machine, vibratory plow, or with a narrow trencher with sharp blades. Once a trench is opened up, all exposed roots will be hand pruned to provide clean-cut ends. Do not cut main lateral roots or buttress roots; cut only smaller roots that interfere with the installation of utilities. Cut roots with sharp pruning instruments; do not break or pull with a backhoe or similar equipment.

Grading Limitations within the Tree Protection Zone:
Lowering the grade around trees can have an immediate and long-term effect on trees. Typically, most roots are within the top 3 feet of soil, and most of the fine roots active in water and nutrient absorption are in the top 12 inches.

• Grade changes within the Tree Protection Zone are not permitted.
• Grade changes outside the Tree Protection Zone shall not significantly alter drainage.
• Grade changes under specifically approved circumstances shall not allow more than 6 inches of fill soil or allow more than 4 inches of existing soil to be removed from natural grade, unless mitigated.
• Grade fills over 6 inches or impervious overlay shall incorporate an approved permanent aeration system, permeable material, or other approved mitigation.
• Grade cuts exceeding 4 inches shall incorporate retaining walls or an appropriate transition equivalent.

We will continue this series over the next few months covering a wide array of topics. Don’t forget, when you’re looking for the best tree care company in Kennewick, we’d love the chance to earn your business.

We’re now in the season of lawn maintenance and tree maintenance here in Richland. There are so many possibilities of how to plant, shape, and maintain your yard and the trees and shrubbery in them. If you have questions about trees, we are an excellent resource. We are fully accredited arborists in Richland and there is only a handful of us here in the area.

Here are some of the more common questions we receive:

Is it safe for a homeowner to stand on a ladder and run a chainsaw? Basically, no – you should call in a professional.

Should I use tree wound paint after I make a pruning cut? No, tree wound paint has no benefit to the tree and could inhibit the tree’s recovery from the pruning wounds. My tree is too big for me to prune myself, how can I find a good arborist? Only hire someone who is a Certified Arborist, like us.

Moving Forward
We look forward to helping you with all of your tree removal, tree trimming needs, and preventative maintenance needs. When and if you have any questions about your trees, shrubs, or any other greenery on your property, we can help. We strive to be your only and best option for an arborist in Richland.