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Northside Tree Professionals
5.0(
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Tree RemovalTree Trimming

Serving Decatur, GA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1968

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This company was excellent. Very professional and the guys who cut down my two trees and also trimmed 4 other very tall trees did a wonderful job. I recommend them to anyone and I will always use them in the future when needed."
Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by2%of homeowners
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JP Stump Grinding LLC
5.0(
13
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Tree Stump - Remove

Serving Decatur, 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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Response time8 hrs
Response rate95%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Tree Bark ATL LLC
5.0(
9
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Tree RemovalTree Trimming

Serving Decatur, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"This company is amazing. From my first meeting with Omar I felt like I was talking to a friend.. He made the whole experience of such a large project of cutting down 3 large trees and replacing a privacy fence feel not so overwhelming. His team worked fast , safely and efficiently . I would highly recommend this company and would definitely use them again in the future!"
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Tesla Tree Care
4.5(
195
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Tree Removal

Serving Decatur, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"These guys were fantastic. They showed up quick to give me a quote, which was very competitive. They were able to get out ASAP and get my trees taken down with no problem. They were very communicative the entire time and did great work! I can't recommend them enough if you have any trees that need taken care of"
Response time5 hrs
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

There are several signs that may indicate a tree needs to be cut down. These include visible damage to the trunk or branches, a hollow trunk, extensive storm damage, or a significant lean to one side. Other warning signs are pest infestations or the tree growing too close to a house, power lines, or other structures. It is best to hire a professional arborist to inspect the tree, as they can determine if it can be saved or if removal is necessary.

Most plum trees are pruned into a vase or open wine glass shape. They’ll have a shorter central leader (the trunk) that supports three to four main branches. Of course, this isn't always the case. If you have a European plum tree, you can grow it in a pyramid shape. Let the central leader extend the length of the tree and prune smaller branches to create the pyramid.

Dead tree branches should be removed, because they can cause the tree to lose nutrients. They can also make the tree more susceptible to disease and pests. Removing dead and diseased branches can help the tree recover and increase the odds of saving a dying tree. Make sure to prune the tree correctly to avoid damaging it further.

You should avoid cutting off the top of mature cherry trees. This process is called tree topping, and it’s not recommended for cherry trees—or any trees, for that matter. Tree topping removes between one-third to half of the length of the tree trunk, resulting in structurally unsound, fruitless suckers. The only exception is for saplings. Young pie, sour, and tart cherry trees that are over 30 inches tall in the fall or winter before the tree blooms can benefit from heading cuts.

If executed correctly your tree should survive after being transplanted to a new spot. However, effective transplanting requires six months, careful root pruning, safe transport to the new location, and replanting in prime soil conditions. You’ll also need an appropriately sized root ball for a complete tree transplant. A good rule of thumb is that, for every inch in diameter, your tree’s root ball needs to be around 11 inches. So a tree with a diameter of six inches needs a root ball of approximately 66 inches.

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