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Blake Harris Tree Service
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+5 more

Serving Fairhope, AL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This company was amazing to work with on our tree removal. Everything was taken care of perfectly. From the tree removal to the clean up it was all very efficient and thorough. We definitely recommend them 1000%."
Response time1 day
Response rate100%
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Wheeler's Top Cuts
4.8(
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Tree Stump - Remove

Serving Fairhope, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Promised more than could be delivered - did an in-person estimate and quoted for two trees plus stump grinding, but when he came out, could only do one tree and no stump grinding. Left debris all around my house and on my roof, and completely destroyed my giant elephant ear planted against my house by carelessly tossing limbs off the roof. HOWEVER - the price was extremely fair - I am just stuck having to hire someone else to finish the job."
Response time2 days
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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True South Land & Lawn
5.0(
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Tree Removal

Serving Fairhope, AL and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"They were here when they said they would be and did a very good job. Our lawn looks outstanding and reflects the professional details you expect from first rate lawn care company. We have asked to be placed on their regular schedule. We look forward to a long relationship while enjoying more of their outstanding service."
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Ideally, you should wait to prune until trees have gone dormant in late fall to early winter. The worst times to prune trees are early fall and late summer, as pruning them so close to dormancy makes it difficult for the tree recover before it goes dormant for the season.

It depends. Smaller, younger trees take longer to mature, but they're more resilient, their roots don't get as damaged during transplanting, and they recover faster. Plus, they're much more affordable to plant, and it's possible to DIY the planting. 

On the other hand, mature trees produce fruit faster and provide more shade and privacy immediately. Ideally, a small or medium tree is the better choice if you can wait a few years for it to mature. But if you need immediate maturity, a larger tree is the only option.

Carefully pruning small roots no thicker than three inches in diameter won’t harm the tree. However, cutting larger roots may impact the tree's stability and nutrient absorption. It's advisable to consult an arborist or tree care professional to evaluate the root's size, the tree's health, and the potential impact of cutting. Proper tree pruning techniques and timing can minimize damage, but larger root removal may necessitate expert guidance to avoid compromising the tree's overall health and stability.

No. Topping a tree refers to severely cutting down all its major branches and tree in a straight line. It was once recommended for streetside deciduous trees but has fallen out of practice. Topping leads to many problems, removing so much of the tree that many trees struggle to survive and become much more vulnerable to insects and diseases. Also, it doesn’t really help tree growth as once assumed and often leads to an ugly appearance of many sprouting stems in competition to become new main branches.

If you aren’t sure what you’re doing, be very careful when cutting mature tree roots (roots larger than 2 inches). Root cutting and pruning can affect both a tree’s stability and its ability to nourish itself. Issues during root cutting can result in damage or injury. 

It’s recommended you call in a pro to help, unless it’s a very small tree and you aren’t worried about the prospect of losing the tree.

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