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Avatar for Northside Tree Professionals
Northside Tree Professionals
4.9(
29
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Tree RemovalTree Trimming

Serving Clarkston, GA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1968

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Northside Tree Service was terrific! The first call was pleasant and very efficient. The work was done quickly and cleanly. No drama just done well. I already referred them to a family who just also had a tree down. Many thanks!"
22 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by3%of homeowners
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Spider Tree Services, LLC
4.7(
22
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Clarkston, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"These guys were great. I hired them to take down some very large dead trees and clear a bunch of nasty brush, vines, and fallen trees along my steep creek bank. It was certainly not a very attractive job. I was pretty impressed at their ingenuity and skill at cutting and extracting the trees from the creek. They initially thought it was a 2 day job, but they brought a crew of 6 and knocked it out in one day working past dark to get it done. I paid them in full, thanked them, and sent them on their way. The next day in the daylight I was kind of disappointed in the end product, not terrible, but still a lot of small loose brush and vines on the ground and ruts from the bobcat. I contacted Alberto and he immediately sent 3 guys back out to do some rake and shovel work for a few hours to dress up the area and get it looking good. These are friendly, customer service oriented people with a good work ethic and integrity. Highly recommend."
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+4

Response time1 day
43 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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JP Stump Grinding LLC
5.0(
13
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Tree Stump - Remove

Serving Clarkston, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

With 11 years of experience in the industry, JP Stump Grinding LLC is your industry expert in Snellville and the surrounding areas. We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Give us a call today & we look forward to working with you!\n

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starting this big rootball

+6

Response time9 hrs
Response rate90%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Tesla Tree Care
4.5(
194
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Tree Removal

Serving Clarkston, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Tesla Tree Care did a great job for me. They quoted me a fair price, got the job done to my satisfaction, and were always professional and courteous throughout the process. I look forward to working with them again should we need tree care service in the future. I recommend them highly!"
Response time5 hrs
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Timber Oak Tree Services
4.3(
13
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Tree Removal

Serving Clarkston, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We needed someone to take away branches, etc that another tree service had left behind. Fernado was easy to work with and cleaned up the mess quickly . We will call him first next time."
Response time1 day
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Top Grinder Solutions LLC
5.0(
4
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree Stump - Remove - For Business

Serving Clarkston, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Jose of Stump Grinding Solutions did a fantastic 5 rated job! He explained how he would do the work, he gave us a very fair quote, he did the job exactly how he said he would and he cleaned up the area before he left. I would highly recommend Jose for any stump grinding work. Jose more than earned what he quoted."
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+4

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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Dead trees are dangerous for several reasons. They are structurally compromised and prone to branch or trunk failure, which can pose a significant safety risk to people, vehicles, and nearby structures. Dead trees can also harbor pests like termites, which may spread to other trees or your home. If a tree died from a disease, it could spread the illness to healthy trees. Additionally, the dry wood is highly flammable, increasing fire risk.

There are several methods to hollow out a tree stump, and the best one depends on your tools, experience, and priorities. Common methods include using a chisel and hammer, a chainsaw, or burning.

  • Chisel and Hammer: This is often considered the easiest approach for those with limited tools or experience, though it is the most time-consuming.

  • Chainsaw: Using a chainsaw is the fastest method, but it comes with significant safety risks, especially for inexperienced users.

  • Burning: This can be an effective method, but it is not recommended unless you can first drill holes into the stump. Without holes, the stump will be difficult to light and may not burn completely through.

A power drill with at least a ⅜-inch diameter bit can make the job quicker and easier, regardless of the primary method. While you can use a chisel or chainsaw without a drill, it will require more time and effort. Always wear protective goggles and thick gloves, as splinters are an inevitable risk.

You can shape a cherry tree by trimming vertical branches, dense branches, and intersecting branches. Your personal aesthetic comes into play, as well. If you want to simply thin and shape the tree, you can get away with trimming the aforementioned parts of your cherry tree. If you want to shorten branches, however, consider thinning cuts, which alter the length of the branches while encouraging light penetration, new buds and shoots, and a structurally-sound shape.

Aside from removing dead or diseased branches, you should prune your trees somewhere between every one and three years. Some people—particularly commercial farmers—prune their apple trees yearly to produce higher yields. This is the best way to promote tree health. That said, the average homeowner can get away with hard-pruning their mature apple tree every other year or every three years. 

Large, established tree branches won’t grow roots, but if you find a young tree branch that’s less than about a year old, you’ve got a shot. Put it in water or soil as soon as possible for best results. You’ll know the branch is viable if it’s about the thickness of a pencil and has some leaves or needles.

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