Do's & Don'ts of Power-Pole Gardening.

This article, titled "Do's & Don'ts of Power-Pole Gardening" by Karen England, discusses the guidelines and safety measures for gardening around utility power poles. The author emphasizes that power poles are owned and maintained by the utility company, and gardening around them is allowed as long as certain rules are followed. The article also provides safety guidelines for trees and people, such as planting the right tree in the right place, not pruning trees near electric lines, requesting inspections for vegetation close to power lines, and calling 811 before digging. The author shares her personal experience of successfully gardening around a power pole and highlights the resources and information available from San Diego Gas & Electric (SDGE) to help individuals garden safely around power poles. [Extracted from the article]