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SD Excavation
5.0(
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Tree Stump - Remove

Serving Shirley, AR and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

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"Just built a new house. I called SD excavation and he gave me a reasonable bid for the job. He showed up and had it done in a weeks time. I recommend him if you need a septic system."
Response time9 hrs
Response rate90%
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Grit & Grind Stump Removal LLC
5.0(
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree Stump - Remove - For Business

Serving Shirley, AR and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Five stars! Grit & Grind Stump Removal consists of true professionals! Josh understood exactly what I wanted, maintained stellar communication, and left my yard impressively neat. You can tell his team takes pride in their work! Highly recommend! Thanks again!"
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Ins & Outs, LLC
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Tree Removal

Serving Shirley, AR and surrounding areas

In business since 1997

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"This company did a fantastic job cutting one tree in my front yard, clearing out a stump and removing several limbs out of 4 very mature tress plus cleaning up the entire mess. I wasn’t home when they did the work, but arrived home to a very impressive sight. Cost was extremely reasonable."
Response time2 days
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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T's Stump Removal & Tree Service
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree Stump - Remove - For Business

Serving Shirley, AR and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

"Fantastic team of humble professionals. They removed two stumps for me with no damage to the surrounding turf. They were excellent machine operators and even gave my six-year-old a lesson on how to operate (all done with very close parent supervision) Highly recommend and will hire them again in the future."
Response time9 hrs
Response rate92%
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Completely topping a plum tree is a risky business. Cut too much, and you’ll kill your tree. That said, you do need to trim the top of your tree to encourage bushy growth, maintain your tree’s vase shape, and limit size. 

A plum tree's central leader (or trunk) should never extend more than 3 feet above the highest branch. When you first plant your tree, cut the central leader so it’s 2 to 3 feet tall. As it grows, cut it back 12 to 20 inches until it reaches its desired height. Never prune more than one-third of the new growth.

Burning a tree stump can be effective, but it comes with safety considerations and isn’t always best for every situation. It's essential to check local regulations and assess the safety risks involved. Stumps that are near wooden structures or other non-moveable flammable objects aren’t good candidates for burning due to the risk of the fire spreading. Alternatives like grinding or a DIY stump rotting project might be safer and quicker for getting the job done.

For Bradford pears, damage from storms is common, and if the trunk splits, it can pose a danger to people and surrounding structures. The best thing to do in that instance is to have the tree removed. If there’s only minor damage to the branches, pruning away the damaged parts is the first order of business. You may also want to consult a professional arborist to make sure the tree is healthy.

Yes, it can be good to remove dead branches from trees. Dead branches can lead to rot in other areas of the tree. They can also cause damage if they fall on a house, shed, fence, car, pool, or other structure or property. However, it’s important that dead branch removal is done safely. If the branch is high in a tree or requires a lift or ladder to access, consider calling a professional tree removal company, as they will have the experience and equipment to do the job safely.

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.

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