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re: Shreveportians lose their minds over tree trimming
Posted on 5/6/16 at 9:05 am to Clyde Tipton
Posted on 5/6/16 at 9:05 am to Clyde Tipton
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Technically, you shouldn't plant anything under their lines that will grow into them.
Something tells me this live oak was here before the power lines...
I don't know what it would cost to put power lines below ground, but when you go to planned neighborhoods or cities it is the first thing I notice. Some of the most picturesque homes and cities are ruined by above ground power lines.
You'd think that the installation costs would be frayed by the presumably lower maintenance costs in the long run too.
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Posted on 5/6/16 at 9:08 am to slackster
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Something tells me this live oak was here before the power lines...
I don't know about that. The right of way was established when the subdivisions were platted back in the 1940's. I doubt that tree just happened to be in the perfect spot next to the sidewalk.
This post was edited on 5/6/16 at 9:10 am
Posted on 5/6/16 at 9:12 am to slackster
Oak trees like that equal higher property values.
Posted on 5/6/16 at 9:15 am to slackster
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presumably lower maintenance costs in the long run too.
You are right in assuming that the cost of installing underground is quite a bit more, but the maintenance (which is more frequent than you think) is also a lot more expensive.
For new subdivisions, the installation cost is lowered because they can trench everything up front before any grass/driveways are laid.
Posted on 5/6/16 at 9:20 am to slackster
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Something tells me this live oak was here before the power lines...
it was
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