What’s the best time of the year to prune shade trees?

• <div><p>Deciduous shade trees (the type of trees whose leaves fall off in autumn) need to be pruned in late winter—between February and March. That’s because it’s easier to find and remove sick or dead branches when no leaves are present. And wounds close and heal faster in colder temperatures so pruning them at this time also makes them less prone to infection.</p></div>

When should I seek professional gardening services?

• <div><p><a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/beginning-home-gardening-guide.htm">DIY home gardening</a> can be relaxing, joyful, and cost-effective. From mowing your lawn to planting your own flower beds, there is a wide variety of gardening tasks that you can do yourself to make your yard look beautiful. If you’d rather spend your time not in the dirt, or if you’d like someone to take care of your plants for you, calling a professional gardening service is best. They can give you a workup of what services you’ll need and how often to schedule them. </p></div>

What is not a good tree trimming technique?

• <div><p>Generally speaking, you’ll want to avoid flush cuts, which are cuts made as extremely close to the trunk or main branch. These cuts can weaken your tree, lower its natural defense mechanisms, and even cause decay. You’ll also want to avoid tree topping, which is the total removal of the leader and upper main branches of a tree. </p><p>Most pros will advise against either of these methods, which is why hiring a pro is often the best choice when it comes to tree trimming.</p></div>

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Q: Is sudden oak death the same as oak wilt?

• <div><p><a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/sudden-oak-death.htm">Sudden oak death</a> and oak wilt are different diseases. Oak wilt first shows up in tree leaves while sudden oak death affects the branches and trunk. However, as symptoms in both can overlap, it&rsquo;s best to consult a professional arborist tree expert for a proper diagnosis and development of a treatment plan.</p></div>

Q: What is not a good tree trimming technique?

• <div><p>Generally speaking, you&rsquo;ll want to avoid flush cuts, which are cuts made as extremely close to the trunk or main branch. These cuts can weaken your tree, lower its natural defense mechanisms, and even cause decay. You&rsquo;ll also want to avoid tree topping, which is the total removal of the leader and upper main branches of a tree. </p><p>Most pros will advise against either of these methods, which is why hiring a pro is often the best choice when it comes to tree trimming.</p></div>

Q: How deep should you notch a tree?

• <div><p>The ideal depth of a tree notch depends on the tree, but it should usually be between 20% and 25% of the tree&rsquo;s depth. However, if the tree is leaning towards the direction of the notch, it can be cut more shallowly&mdash;at as little as 10% of the depth. When the tree is leaning away from the direction it needs to be felled, you can cut deeper, closer to 30%.</p></div>

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Hard working, efficient, knowledgeable of where to fell the tree without damage. Reasonable price and friendly. I would recommend Apple Tree Service to anyone.
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Reviewed in February 2025
My main pipes underneath the foundation of my house were clogged I thought. Mr. Ashcraft came out for an estimate and found out exactly what the problem was. Corroded and busted pipes underneath the foundation. He took up my flooring and jackhammered the foundation and the busted pipe was...
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Reviewed in September 2023
Office personnel and service techs very friendly and professional and customer oriented.
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Reviewed in February 2022
Great professionalism and service but a little high on the hourly rate
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Reviewed in June 2020
Bradley is expert level with an eye for detail. Very talented painter. Very professional person. I will use his services again!
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Reviewed in May 2015
Mr. Knight was very professional. Was here when he said he'd be. Clean up after completing the job was execellent, left NO mess. The bill was very reasonable. (eventho he services the Lake Village area) I will call him again for any plumbing problem.
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Reviewed in May 2014
They're very good too. He's honest and goes straight up and tells you. He works well in his repairs, I had no problem with him and he has service that picks up the car.
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Reviewed in July 2011
Due to a abnormal July natural gas bill four times higher than usual, we discovered a small gas leak in the gas line feeding the hot water tank which is housed in a out-building to the house. We contacted Master-Tech Plumbing for the first time due to out regular plumber being unavailable for...
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Reviewed in May 2011
I think the word bear refers to the customer service. I thought they were local but people from Florida keep calling me to make an appointment that no one shows up for. I like the manager Charlotte but she had to always fix the problems people in Orlando caused me. Do yourself a favor and stay...
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Reviewed in June 2008
I thought their services were wonderful. I have had other lawn care providers who did a mediocre job. Whenever they cut my grass, I receive many compliments. Highly recommend their services!
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