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J Deaton Tree Removal
5.0(
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Serving Carthage, IN and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jaymz did an outstanding job cutting down a fallen tree in my mom's yard AND cleaning up the mess afterwards. He is patient and helpful as well as has a nice, honest, demeanour which was welcomed in our home. I would recommend Jaymz for any work you need done around your home."
Tree removal
Tree removal
Tree removal
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Sunny Days Lawn Care
4.5(
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Serving Carthage, IN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I needed someone to maintain my lawn while I was unable to. Andrew responded immediately, gave me an estimate right away and had my lawn mowed the following day! I have utmost faith in him and will continue to use his services! I highly recommend them. This is an honest company with a great work ethic and integrity."
Stripes
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Stripes
Response time2 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Sweet's Land Clearing & Forestry
5.0(
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Serving Carthage, IN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!\n

Response time2 days
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by50%of homeowners
Acuna Tree Service
3.4(
7
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Serving Carthage, IN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"I had to have over 6 trees removed and over 20 odd stumps ground and removed. I could not have asked for a better company to complete the job. Victor was super nice and very reasonable for the amount of work he had to complete over two full days with several people working at my property. I had a 35+ foot tree that was dying from the top down and he brought in the bucket truck to make sure that both my house and his crew were safe. I could not recommend this company any more than I do - I plan to bring them back out to trim my trees in the future and to remove a few other trees I didn't have them work on this time around. Highly recommend."
Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
WillDoIt service
New to Angi

Serving Carthage, IN and surrounding areas

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I am an aspiring entrepreneur in landscaping and have been cutting grass since 2008. This summer season of 2026 I’ve decided to go into business locally hoping to build my profile and a reputation the competition won’t be able to compare to because of detail. I have experience installing paver edging, trimming hedges, mulch bed clean ups, and buried gutter downspouts. WillDoIt service aims for curb appeal but assures better than before with attention to detail and prioritized customer care.

Scenic Scapes
New to Angi

Serving Carthage, IN and surrounding areas

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Scenic Scapes is a full-service landscaping company serving Westfield to Shelbyville, handling everything from lawn maintenance and hedge trimming to tree work, mulching, pressure washing, and cleanouts. We work with both homeowners and commercial clients, and our “one call for everything” approach means you get one reliable team instead of juggling multiple contractors. From routine upkeep to bigger cleanup and hauling jobs, we’ve got it covered.

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Adams Tree and Property Service
5.0(
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Serving Carthage, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very skilled at dropping trees in a manner that they do not cause damage to other trees or property. He does a really good job at cleaning up as well. Highly recommended."
The Maze Tree
The Maze Tree
Grande Pine
Grande Pine
Grande Pine

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Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

You can use the formula mentioned earlier to calculate the depth of tree roots. Each inch of width of a tree trunk translates to six inches of depth within the root system. Large trees extend anywhere from 2 to 6 feet into the ground, with some magnificent specimens going even deeper.

While the fastest way to kill a tree is to simply cut it down, there are several other methods to choose from. You should hire a professional tree removal service to cut down a tree to ensure your personal and property safety. Some slower but effective options include treating or grinding the tree stump or using a basal bark treatment. 

The best tools for tree removal include a chainsaw for large trees, an ax for notching and cutting down small trees, and a wedge to help control the direction a tree falls in. A hatchet can be useful for very small trees, but won’t be effective for medium to large trees. 

Generally, you’ll want to avoid pruning more than 25% of the tree’s canopy at one time. While pruning your tree is important, it’s possible to do it too often or to go too far. Again, this is why hiring a tree trimming pro to do the work is wise. However, if you do decide to DIY, going slow and trimming gradually is the name of the game.

Ideally, you’ll have a good enough relationship with your neighbors that you can kindly mention this task in regular conversation. However, every neighbor (and neighborhood) is different. Your best bet will always be to ask directly and nicely, offering to contribute to the tree trimming efforts if you’d like. However, if you are bothered by the tree and your neighbor is unwilling to cut it, you can involve the help of the homeowners’ association or local authorities, if applicable.

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