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Last update on April 25, 2026

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J & L Tree Service
4.7(
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Serving Cottondale, AL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was amazed at how well organized this group of men quickly performed the tree work that I requested. They also did a fine job cleaning up before leaving. I will gladly recommend J & L tree service to my friends."
Storm Damage
Response time3 days
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Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Harris Lawn and Tree Maintenance
4.7(
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Serving Cottondale, AL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very good experience with this company! The owner was super professional and did exactly as he promised! The workers were prompt, skilled, courteous and very professional. They cut the tree and cleaned up all of the debris afterwards. Great company to hire."
Tree topping
Lawn care
pressure washing
walk behind mowers
any type

+6

Response time1 day
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Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Fancher Forestry Services, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Cottondale, AL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had a tree to remove in a tricky spot near high intensity power lines. Their service was professional and we had no issues whatsoever. They took the tree down, cleared the debris and swept the lawn clean. So professional. We hope to have them back soon to remove at least two more trees. We recommend them to anyone needing tree work."
Tree Trimming
Tree Trimming
Response time1 day
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Isbell Services
5.0(
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Serving Cottondale, AL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1991

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Isbell Services did such a great job installing my new roof and vinyl siding. The work was done in a very timely and professional manner with "doing the job right" at the top of their list. The company provided me with the best price, the workmanship was of the highest quality, and most importantly they always stand behind their work. I will personally recommend Isbell Services to all my friends and colleagues."
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Peacock Helps
New to Angi

Serving Cottondale, AL and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

I’m an old-fashioned, affordable, honest handyman. I am very versatile. \n\nI have worked in construction for over 25 years. I have extensive experience in drywall repair, trim and carpentry work, electronic containment fences and custom pet doors (I can put one anywhere- glass door, window, wall, etc). \n\nThere’s absolutely no job that I won’t at least take a look at and give my honest opinion. No job is too small. No job is too odd. I can do light car maintenance or complex home repairs. Clean-up or Custom work. Just ask! \n\nFlexible hours. Weekends available.

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Arborists questions, answered by experts

There are a few general rules to follow that will help you prune your trees correctly. One of the most important rules is to prune during the correct season for the type of tree you have. Typically, pruning should be during late winter. For younger trees, you should not remove more than a ⅓ of the tree's crown when pruning. Also, remember to remove dead and diseased branches first, then proceed with pruning the rest of the tree.

Ensures complete removal and mitigates risks of underground root damage.

If the roots are still alive, the dead tree will usually try to put out new shoots. That doesn’t mean the tree will survive or that the dead parts of a tree will come back to life. If parts of the tree have died and turned gray or rotten, nothing will bring them back to life and they need to be safely removed.

You should prune ornamental trees once every other year after the fruit has matured and begun to drop. You should also prune out dead branches whenever you see them. Pruning too often can stimulate more growth, especially in faster growing varieties like Bradford pears.

Tree roots are hearty and complex systems, so they don’t die immediately after the rest of the tree is removed. If you leave the root system in place, it takes anywhere from two to seven years for it to run out of nutrients. It is worth noting, however, that the roots stop growing and expanding after cutting down the rest of the tree.

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