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Top-Rated Arborists in Kathleen - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Blue Tag Tree Service & Horticulture
Blue Tag Tree Service & Horticulture
4.5(
36
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Tree RemovalTree Trimming

Serving Kathleen, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Offered the best rate and showed on time to start project. After cutting, removing and grinding the stump his crew completely cleaned the work area. Couldnâ t even tell they had removed a 60 foot oak tree and all the crew were polite and friendly."
Response time4 hrs
Response rate91%
31 neighbors recently requested a quote
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One Stop One Drop
4.3(
18
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Tree TrimmingTree Trimming - For Business

Serving Kathleen, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Super Professional, friendly and absolutely wonderful people to work with! I will definitely be hiring them for all my future landscaping projects. Highly recommend!! A special thank you for doing such a great job!!! You guys are the best!!!"
Twigg Lawn
Twigg Lawn
Twigg Lawn
Twigg Lawn
Twigg Lawn

+13

Response time8 hrs
Response rate88%
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Family Tree Service
5.0(
2
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+3 more

Serving Kathleen, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer’s needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

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Arborists FAQs, 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.

Tree removal costs typically don’t include stump removal, as that technically falls into a different service. The company you hire may offer the service for an additional fee; ask them if they offer it to ensure you get the best tree stump removal costs possible.

In most cases, you should not use a pruning seal on trees after trimming. Applying a sealant can interfere with the tree's natural healing process, and it does not guarantee protection from pathogens. Instead of sealing the cut, the best practice is to support the tree's natural recovery by providing it with plenty of water and a dormant-style fertilizer. However, there are exceptions. Pruning seals may be recommended for very vulnerable species, like elm trees, in areas where dangerous diseases such as Dutch elm disease are prevalent. In these specific situations, the protection offered by a sealant can outweigh its downsides. For advice tailored to your situation, especially after cutting large branches, it is best to consult a local tree trimming professional.

Most jobs take 2-8 hours, but extensive trimming may take multiple days.

Tree roots are hearty and complex systems, so they don’t die immediately after the rest of the tree is removed. If you leave the root system in place, it takes anywhere from two to seven years for it to run out of nutrients. It is worth noting, however, that the roots stop growing and expanding after cutting down the rest of the tree.

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