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Freedom Trimmers and Lawn Care, LLC
5.0(
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Ashland, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Erik came out to fell the tree and they did a good job and I wanted him to come back and fell another tree but he has not gotten back with me and I have called him twice so I may go with somebody else."
Response time2 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
S&S Contracting Services, LLC
4.5(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+2 more

Serving Ashland, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Collin and his team were wonderful. They were flexible with scheduling and all 3 finished projects (fixing baseboards, replacing floor transitions, and installing bathroom tile floor) look great. Would definitely recommend them and will use them again when needed!"
Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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W & T Tree/Construction
4.7(
3
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Trimming

Serving Ashland, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Credit card accepted

Customers say: Quick response

"For the money, it was perfect. A job very well done. Both men are very hard workers and take pride in their work. I recommend this company for tree removal. Give this company a try. I will be using these guys again when need. Thanks, HomeAdvisor, and thanks to the men that helped me out. Highly appreciated."
Response time4 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Tree pruning is a common and helpful tree maintenance technique that involves carefully cutting and trimming unwanted branches so that the tree can continue to grow and thrive. Pruning is done carefully and intentionally. Tree topping is a frowned-upon method that involves removing and cutting most or the entirety of the top of the tree, including structurally important branches.

No, you cannot throw branches from your neighbor’s tree back into their yard, nor can you discard leaves or other plant matter that originated from their yard back over there if it happens to land in your yard. You are responsible for cleaning up plant matter that made its way into your yard.

Your local government is usually in charge of pruning trees on public property, and the power company is responsible for trees near power lines (even if they’re on your property). Whether or not they top these trees depends on their approach to pruning. You won’t be able to do much to control this, but you can contact them to find out more about their pruning process.

No. Topping a tree refers to severely cutting down all its major branches and tree in a straight line. It was once recommended for streetside deciduous trees but has fallen out of practice. Topping leads to many problems, removing so much of the tree that many trees struggle to survive and become much more vulnerable to insects and diseases. Also, it doesn’t really help tree growth as once assumed and often leads to an ugly appearance of many sprouting stems in competition to become new main branches.

Generally speaking, you’ll want to avoid flush cuts, which are cuts made as extremely close to the trunk or main branch. These cuts can weaken your tree, lower its natural defense mechanisms, and even cause decay. You’ll also want to avoid tree topping, which is the total removal of the leader and upper main branches of a tree. 

Most pros will advise against either of these methods, which is why hiring a pro is often the best choice when it comes to tree trimming.

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