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Timbers Landscaping and More LLC
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Tree Removal

Serving Smithville, GA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

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Emergency services offered

"This company was simply amazing Artie is the best my lawn was horrible and about 4 feet high from another lawn care service who didn't mow it properly, but he came in and made my yard look like Hollywood. He is awesome and I would recommend him to anyone. A 10 out of 10 service."
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Southern Co. Tree Service LLC
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+3 more

Serving Smithville, GA and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They came out quickly and performed an excellent job. They were fast and did a great job cleaning up while limiting any damages to the yard. I would highly recommend them and I plan on hiring them again for any future tree removals."
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Not all leaning trees are dangerous, but they can be a hazard as gravity may eventually cause them to fall. A key factor is whether the lean is new or has been present for a long time. Trees that have grown with a lean for years are not typically an immediate danger, but a sudden lean is a cause for concern as it often indicates weakening roots. If a tree is leaning more than 15% from vertical, you should consider having it straightened or transplanted. To be safe, it's always best to hire a professional arborist to inspect any leaning tree to assess the risk and avoid potential accidents.

There are a few differences between tree guying and tree staking. Tree guying requires anchor stakes that are shorter and stronger than regular stakes and are driven deeper into the ground at an angle away from the tree. Tree staking uses longer stakes that are set parallel to the tree and are used for smaller trees. Consult a local tree professional to determine which method is best for your tree.

You’ll want to have your palm trees trimmed during the spring, ideally in May, before hurricane season sets in, which generally takes place during the late summer. Palm trees grow fastest over the summer months. You’ll also want to trim your palm trees when you notice:

  • Brown fronds 

  • Dry leaves

  • Flower pods

  • Fruit

  • Fronds overgrown in power lines

  • Frond encroaching upon your neighbor’s home or yard 

  • Visible damage from a storm

Yes, the same rules discussed above apply to your neighbor: They can trim one of your trees as long as they’re only cutting the portion that extends into their property. Your neighbor is not allowed to access your property without permission, nor can they cut past the property line. 

You can use a chainsaw, but it won’t remove the entire stump or root ball and is not a recommended method. It takes quite a bit of physical work to achieve and will likely dull or ruin your chainsaw. Instead, consider using salt, herbicide, light deprivation, boiling water, stump grinding, or burning to kill a tree stump. These methods allow you to kill a stump using minimal machinery and physical exertion.

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