Originally published by Jon Behm on Budget Dumpster. Read the complete article here. Most people have fond memories of a tree. Maybe you climbed one a lot as a kid, or perhaps your treehouse was the old neighborhood hangout. But once that tree dies, it becomes a big safety risk for not only your property, but also your neighbor’s. Are there telltale signs that your tree is dying? What do you need to know? And what should you do if your tree is dead? Is My Tree Dead? The simple answer is maybe. It may look like it’s dead, but it could also be dormant. Or maybe only a section of the tree is dead, with just a few branches affected. Is there fungus growing near the base of the tree? Make sure you know what you are looking for. Moss is not an issue — in plenty of cases it is natural. Lichen, which Andersen says is a moss combined with fungi, is an indication that a tree is growing slowly, but not a sign that the tree is dead. Are the roots showing along the ground? When trees start growing along the surface of the soil rather than … Continue reading When to Cut Down a Tree