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Woodland Tree Service
5.0(
31
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Trimming+5 more

Serving Salem, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"I recently hired Woodland Tree Service to remove a dead tree from my backyard, and I am extremely satisfied with the service. Donnie was able to beat the price of another company and also did an excellent job. He was able to take down the tree the same day! I would highly recommend Woodland Tree Service to anyone in need of tree removal. Donnie’s professionalism and affordable pricing make them a top choice in the area. Thank you for a job well done!"
Tree Removal
Storm Damage
Tree Removal
Storm Damage
Tree Removal

+54

Response time12 hrs
Response rate100%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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ACE Tree Service
4.4(
114
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming+1 more

Serving Salem, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"ACE Tree Service is the absolute best. I will use them again and recommend them to anyone. First Zach came to give me the quote the same day I called. He was very helpful and a pleasure to meet. He gave me a very fair price so I signed up to have them do the work. A few days or so later, Tim and his crew came to cut the beast and other things. They did a beautiful job. Cutting down my granddaddy pine tree, trimming another tree and cutting smaller ones. Cleaned my yard very well. Today, in less than 24 hours of being cut down the pickup crew arrived to carry off the debris. They too did a spectacular job. No trace of the trees and branches. Iâ m very impressed with the quality job they have done."
 Ace Tree Climber
 Our bucket truck
 ACE Tree Climber
 Our bucket truck
 Cleaning up debris

+14

Response time8 hrs
Recommended by94%of homeowners
Matthew and Jody's Tree Service LLC
4.6(
10
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Trimming+5 more

Serving Salem, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1991

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The men from Matthew and Jody's were thorough, explained their estimates, carefully examined my yard for other trees that might need to be removed in the future, and their prices were more than fair. Their estimate was hundreds of dollars less than the other two companies I contacted.
They cut up and hauled off the trees they removed, then used a blower to make sure the yard was as clean as possible. 
They followed up afterwards to be sure that their work was satisfactory.
I highly recommend them for their honesty, integrity, fair-pricing, and the quality of their work.
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Response time3 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Overall Tree Surgeon
4.9(
12
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+3 more

Serving Salem, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Very knowledgeable regarding tree types and characteristics. Would of liked to know a bit more about where we were as the day progressed. Some of the hardest working folks I've ever seen. Great clean up. I'll be asking them back for more work."
Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Residential Tree Service and Landscaping
3.0(
4
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Removal - For Business+5 more

Serving Salem, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The entire experience was straightforward and without unexpected delays or surprises. Joe Barker and the entire team were committed, trained, courteous, and completely professional. Future projects already under discussion . . ."
Response time2 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Tree Service questions, answered by experts

If you’re wondering whether you can plant a tree where the stump was removed, know that the soil conditions won’t be ideal, so you should avoid it. The soil beneath the previous tree will likely be depleted of nutrients, plus there may be roots left behind that will seriously hinder the growth of a new tree. Also, if you use salt or other chemical solutions to kill the stump, these can linger in the soil for months or even years and prevent healthy growth. It’s best to choose a different spot that’s at least three feet away for a new tree, or wait at least a year and thoroughly amend the soil before you plant.

Tree experts don’t advise against digging through tree roots, but instead encourage caution and consultation with a local arborist to make sure you don’t damage the tree’s structure or interrupt its water or nutrient intake. An arborist can recommend specific practices when digging and help prune the roots or dig a trench for utilities with a tool that can remove soil without touching the tree’s roots.

Ideally, you’ll have a good enough relationship with your neighbors that you can kindly mention this task in regular conversation. However, every neighbor (and neighborhood) is different. Your best bet will always be to ask directly and nicely, offering to contribute to the tree trimming efforts if you’d like. However, if you are bothered by the tree and your neighbor is unwilling to cut it, you can involve the help of the homeowners’ association or local authorities, if applicable.

You can trim just one side of the tree, especially when that side is growing near something like a power line or a home. Pros will carefully trim the tree back until it is safe from that structure. While this is common, it also needs to be done with the utmost care, as pruning or trimming away at one side of the tree may make it structurally unsound. This instance is yet another where hiring a pro is wise, especially if power lines are involved.

The best way is to start controlling tree height long before it grows too large, via careful pruning through the years. But that’s not always possible. If a tree has become too high or too large, use selective pruning to remove the most troublesome branches, one by one, without topping the tree. Gently shaping a tree like this can, over time, correct problems. You can also find growth inhibitors to spray on a tree to stop it from growing too rapidly, but use these sparingly if at all.

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