Outdoors How to deal with a dead tree on your property By Cottage Life Published: October 18, 2016 Updated: March 1, 2025 share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Copy Link Cancel If your property is home to a dead or ailing tree, you may need to deal with it before it does serious damage. Cottage Life editor Michelle Kelly is back with some tips to determine whether it’s time to call an arborist. Have more questions for Michelle? Let us know! Research and writing by Jackie Davis Related Story Cottage Q&A: Here’s how to tell how old a tree is Related Story Before you throw out your Christmas tree, check for these invasive species