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Last update on June 13, 2026

Top-Rated Arborists in Athens - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Lufkin Environmental
Lufkin Environmental
5.0(
22
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Athens, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This crew is absolutely fantastic! They took out most of a dead tree and trimmed up a dying one and cleaned up everything! Most professional company we've ever worked with! I highly recommend them for all your tree needs. They are the best!"
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+6

Response time1 day
Response rate85%
50 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Avatar for Smith and Son's Custom Cutting
Smith and Son's Custom Cutting
5.0(
6
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming+1 more

Serving Athens, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Very professional, knowledgeable and caring.. Did a great job trimming my treesâ ¦ clean the area did not leave a mess."
Owner James Smith cutting tree to ground
Travis Hopping
Travis cutting our logs
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+1

Response time3 hrs
Response rate97%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Arborists FAQs, answered by experts

While trees can grow in the curb strip between the sidewalk and the street, this placement often poses the problem of interfering with overhead power lines. It’s best to consult your local utility provider and tree planting service before transplanting a tree that might grow into power lines. Also, you should never work within 20 feet of a live power line to avoid the risk of electric shock. Tree branches should never touch nearby power lines, so it’s essential to ensure your tree isn’t in danger of growing too close to them.

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.

Make sure the tree roots soak around a day before you dig the tree up for the transplant. Keep the roots wet while the tree is above ground. After the transplant is finished, provide consistent water every day for the first month or so. You don’t want to overwater the tree, but you do want to keep the roots wet so they can thrive in their new environment.

Since overwatering can harm mature trees just as much as a lack of water, it’s important to know the signs of an overwatered tree. If your tree’s leaves are yellowing, wilting, or dropping leaves, it’s likely that you’re overwatering. Other common signs include rotting, fungi, soggy soil, soft or peeling bark, falling leaves, and brittle roots. 

If you realize that you’ve been overwatering your mature tree, stop watering and give the soil time to dry out. Then moving forward, increase time between watering sessions. 

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.

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