Upstate NY's number one tree care professional, T & L Tree and Landscape, has a few tips to let you know when it might be time to call in the experts for your tree troubles. These folks have been assisting homeowners with lawn care and tree removal for over 50 years and proudly complete every project with a dedication and emphasis on esthetics not found anywhere else.

Call an expert to have an unsightly or dangerous tree removed by assessing:

• The Solid Ground Test: If you can’t work on your yard with both feet firmly on the ground, then it’s a good rule of thumb to hire a professional. Working at a great height isn't just about reach; it involves consideration for electrical wires, wildlife, fences and others’ homes and businesses.
• Broken Limbs: An unsafe limb may look lightweight when perched or dangling from a distance, but a solid and “alive” limb is extraordinarily heavy. Likewise, anything that requires overhead chainsaw work is very dangerous and should be left to a professional with the right equipment.
• Downed Trees: Uprooted or downed trees shift weight and tension as they fall. Operating chainsaws among such felled trees can induce a catapult effect and be very dangerous for the chainsaw operator.
• Utility lines: When branches or trees are too close to the utility lines, never try to remove them. Instead, call your utility company immediately. Not doing so is extremely hazardous.

As for everything else, when you think your trees look dangerous or you don’t have the right tools to handle it, call T & L Landscape for emergency tree service at (585) 223-3190. Or, visit their team online for information on lawn care and landscape designs.