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Top-Rated Arborists in Clayton - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Canter Tree & Stump Solutions LLC
Canter Tree & Stump Solutions LLC
5.0(
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Stump - Remove+3 more

Serving Clayton, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"David Carter did a great job for me. He was prompt and kept me informed of how he planned on completing each task. He removed my fence and removed a very large stump in just 1 1/2 day. I would recommend his service to all!"
Fnce post and Stumps
Tree Stumps
Tree and Bush Stumps
Shrub Stumps
Grinding Holes Backfilled

+57

Response time3 hrs
Response rate89%
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for NORTH COUNTRY TREE SERVICE
NORTH COUNTRY TREE SERVICE
4.8(
30
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Tree Removal

Serving Clayton, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Hired them to remove a tree that had been struck by lightning. They done a very good job and cleaned up everything. They were $1000 dollars less on the quote. They said my other 3 trees needed topped and trimed. For a $1000 they done all three and they look so much better. Again they cleaned up everything. Would hire again. I thank Angie for the help."
Response time4 hrs
Response rate99%
89 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for GROUNDS QUALITY LAWN CARE
GROUNDS QUALITY LAWN CARE
4.6(
29
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Trees & Shrubs - Treat, Protect and MaintainTrees & Shrubs - Treat, Protect and Maintain - For Business

Serving Clayton, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Extremely well. The owner and his employees were considerate and always concerned with our property and that of our neighbor. In a relatively small space  their creative ideas and use of colors and patterns turned an eyesore into a place we can enjoy and share with family and friends. The project was completed in four days and a pool that was in close proximity was as pristine as the day the project started. The work is hard and tedious and we greatly appreciate their patience in answering our questions and keeping us informed on their progress, and what was coming next. Good folks, fun to be around. It took us a while to find Grounds
Quality Lawn Care and it was worth the wait.
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+45

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
Avatar for PR Tree Service
PR Tree Service
4.9(
14
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Trimming+5 more

Serving Clayton, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"PR Tree service provided excellent service from start to finish. Very responsive to initial service request and provided written quote the same day. Albert and his team were very courteous and professional and are the best at what they do. I would highly recommend the PR Tree Service team!!"
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+6

Response time1 day
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
Avatar for At the Top Land & Tree
At the Top Land & Tree
5.0(
6
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Stump - Remove

Serving Clayton, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Love the work David did for my trees. He trimmed some large branches that I needed and he was very quick in the process. He's friendly and his crew really cleans up the property nicely. He's my tree guy for the next time!"
Tree Service
Roof Patch
Tree Storm Damage
Tree Falling
Tree Removal

+4

5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Arborists FAQs, answered by experts

There are four common ways to prune a tree correctly: crown thinning, crown reduction, crown raising, and crown cleaning. The method you choose depends on the purpose of pruning. However, making the correct cuts is a vital part of the process, regardless of your method. Pruning incorrectly can damage or even kill the tree. So, you may want to hire a professional tree-trimming company to tackle the task. 

You can use herbicides to prevent roots from growing without killing the tree itself, however they must be used with caution. Systemic herbicides are absorbed by the root and can kill off problematic roots. However, herbicides can sometimes negatively impact nearby plants, so the solution is best used sparingly.

If a disease has attacked and destroyed the roots, then the tree may fall over as soon as it has died or while part of it is still alive. Trees that die with their roots left in place tend to stay standing for much longer, but those roots will decay eventually, allowing gravity to do the rest.

The best time to transplant a tree is when it is dormant. For many trees, this means either in the fall after the leaves have dropped (around October or November) or in early spring before new growth begins (around March). The ideal timing can depend on the type of tree. Deciduous trees do well when moved in early spring or fall, while evergreens are best transplanted in early spring or late summer. For example, pine trees are best moved in early fall, but maples prefer late fall. Avoid transplanting in winter, as the frozen or hard, cold soil poses a significant risk to the roots and prevents the tree from acclimating properly.

Leaving the tree stump and letting it rot is never a good idea, as this leads to insect infestations and other frustrations. Additionally, decomposing trunks are at risk for diseases that spread out to the remaining plants and trees in the yard, thus ruining your whole outdoor aesthetic. It's usually best to remove the stump at the same time you remove the tree.

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