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Howard Tree Service and Landscaping
4.9(
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Stump - Remove+3 more

Serving Gardendale, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Cannot recommend Howard Tree Service enough! Everything was done exactly as they described. They were so easy to work with, highly professional and took extreme care in our yard and with our project. We will definitely use them again."
Tree Service
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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Nelson Tree Co
4.9(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming+1 more

Serving Gardendale, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had a tree that was leaning over my roof and 3 others that were dead. Mr Nelson came out and gave me a very reasonable quote and showed up on time. He went above and beyond taking care of my issues with the trees and the removal. I would strongly recommend Nelson Tree Co. to anyone who needs this service."
Response time12 hrs
Response rate88%
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Anthony's Lawn Care
4.8(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming+1 more

Serving Gardendale, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Anthony was very patient with my elderly cousin and did a great job cutting and manicuring her overgrown lawn. He will now be maintaining her property on a regular basis. Thanks Anthony for your patience and excellent work."
Anthony's Lawn Care
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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JH Lawn Care
5.0(
8
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Trimming+3 more

Serving Gardendale, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"When a storm came through, a tree fell on top of our cars and left a huge mess. My neighbor had been using Matt with JH Lawn Care for years and told me to give him a call. I called Matt the next morning, explained what had happened, and he immediately headed our way. Even though it was emergency work, his pricing was very reasonable. My insurance adjuster actually had to move things around because Matt already had his tree crew on the way. They were at my house by mid-morning, and by that afternoon the tree was gone and everything was cleaned up. Matt and his crew were friendly, professional, and worked incredibly hard. They made a stressful situation so much easier to deal with, and I couldn't have asked for better service. I would definitely recommend JH Lawn Care to anyone who needs tree work or lawn care."
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Fancher Forestry Services, LLC
5.0(
3
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Tree RemovalTree Trimming

Serving Gardendale, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

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
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Unless there’s some sort of rule in your community’s homeowners’ association that requires you to remove a stump, there’s no law that says you have to take it out. If you’re not wedded to the idea of removing it, there are plenty of ways to get creative with this tree remnant. Using the stump as the medium for a wood carving or turning it into a planter are just two examples of ways to repurpose a tree stump.

Generally, avoid trimming trees in the summer (with the exception of pruning fruit trees as needed). Trees use a lot of energy in the summer, most of which is relegated to new growth. If you chop it too early, you could stunt the next season's growth. Again, when in doubt, do some research based on the specific tree type.

It can be bad to leave a dead stump in the ground. A stump becomes a hefty piece of dead wood in time and eventually (especially with the help of rain) starts to rot. That makes it a locus point for diseases and pesky insects, as well as a bit of an eyesore. It’s best to remove a tree stump completely before it starts to decay, especially before it starts to fall apart. If the tree was removed because of disease, it’s even more important to fully remove the stump if possible.

Poison oak is similar to poison ivy in that it's in the same family of plants. Poison oak is identifiable by its rounded-off leaves and hairy leaf texture. Tree-climbing varieties live primarily in western states while low-growing poison oak bushes occupy the eastern states. Treat poison oak like poison ivy to get rid of it permanently.

There are four common ways to prune a tree correctly: crown thinning, crown reduction, crown raising, and crown cleaning. The method you choose depends on the purpose of pruning. However, making the correct cuts is a vital part of the process, regardless of your method. Pruning incorrectly can damage or even kill the tree. So, you may want to hire a professional tree-trimming company to tackle the task. 

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