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Is it bad to have tree limbs over house?

By James Craig

Is it bad to have tree limbs over house?

Limbs hanging over a home are a threat to the rooftop and the entire property. Their leaves fall directly onto your roof or into the gutter, which can lead to mold, deterioration or leaks. Even worse, if the tree is damaged or diseased, a storm can cause limbs to fall onto your home.

Should I trim tree branches over my house?

Ideally, no part of a tree should touch your home, and branches that hang over your roofline should be trimmed regularly. At the very least, any branches that hang over the house should be high enough up so that air can pass between the limbs and your roof or the siding of your home.

When should you limb an oak tree?

Contrary to what many homeowners assume, summer is the worst time of year to cut off oak branches. Instead, it’s best to prune from late fall to early spring—November 1 to March 31 to be precise. These are the months when oak trees are less vulnerable to disease and infestations.

Why is there a tree in front of my house?

If the tree is blocking the sightline to the front door, this is considered challenging feng shui. It is through the front door that the house absorbs chi, or energy nourishment, and having an obstruction in front of the door can impede that energy flow.

What happens if you trim a tree in front of Your House?

Remove any dead or dying foliage, as that can drain energy from a home. And if necessary, trim some branches to be sure they don’t create sha chi, or feng shui attacking energy, directed at your house. This bad energy can occur when something sharp, such as a bare tree branch, points toward your door or windows.

Is it OK to plant oak tree in front of my house?

That little oak tree will hopefully eventually grow to look something like the mature ones we see that dot my neighborhood. But that it will probably be LONG gone before this happens in your yard with a Burr Oak. So instead we plant that tree a lot closer to our house so that it looks good now. Or at least sooner. It’s understandable.

Is it good feng shui to have a tree in front of Your House?

Mature trees can be excellent for your property value, but they’re not always right in terms of feng shui. Whether a big tree in front of your house is good or bad feng shui depends on where it is in relation to the house. Is the tree right in line with your front door? Or is it more to the left or right side of the house?