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Top-Rated Arborists in Burlington - Updated Nov 2026

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George's Tree & Landscaping Services
4.9(
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+5 more

Serving Burlington, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"George and his crew were on time and did a great job. When they left the yard looked the same as it was when they got there. They were about 70 feet tall and crew a great job. Would hire them again in a heartbeat and will again this fall for my Bradford tree in front yard."
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Florer Family Tree Service
5.0(
26
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Burlington, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Perfect. Quick and orderly. Was considerate to not damage other trees. Cleaned up the yard debris afterward and returned at later date to grind stumps. I could not be happier with the service."
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+9

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Max Effort Services
4.8(
22
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving Burlington, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"These nice guys couldn't have done a better job. They came immediately to see the yard, and 2 days later they started the work- taking down a big tree and removing other dead limbs. They work hard and are very professional. I have already recommended them to other people."
Beautiful day out to be doin tree work
And she’s down ready to chopped for fire woo
Small landing zone
Almost there
It’s goin

+17

Response time5 hrs
Response rate94%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Bernard Gripshover
4.8(
24
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving Burlington, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"My grass needed mowing real bad and it was late in the evening when I spoke with Bernie and he said he would be out the next afternoon to quote me a price. He quoted a reasonable price and he was very friendly and professional and he did a nice job cutting, trimming and clean up. Bernie is a keeper for me now. I am very satisfied and highly recommend him."
Landscaping
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+25

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

Aside from removing dead or diseased branches, you should prune your trees somewhere between every one and three years. Some people—particularly commercial farmers—prune their apple trees yearly to produce higher yields. This is the best way to promote tree health. That said, the average homeowner can get away with hard-pruning their mature apple tree every other year or every three years. 

Horticulturist is a broad term for any type of plant and soil expert. An arborist, meanwhile, specializes in all aspects of tree care. You should hire an arborist when you need assistance with tree-related tasks, such as pruning large trees, removing trees, diagnosing a sick tree, or emergency tree services. Horticulturists aren’t qualified to handle those types of tasks.

Finding a reliable arborist starts with researching specialists in your area and checking their licensing and certifications. Use online resources like the Better Business Bureau (BBB) to conduct research on each company. Next, contact the arborist and ask the following questions to see whether they are the right fit for your project:

  • Do you handle or specialize in dealing with the issue I’m having?

  • Are you fully insured?

  • Do you have customer references I can call?

  • Do you have any third-party certifications?

  • What equipment and strategies do you plan to use?

There are a few general rules to follow that will help you prune your trees correctly. One of the most important rules is to prune during the correct season for the type of tree you have. Typically, pruning should be during late winter. For younger trees, you should not remove more than a ⅓ of the tree's crown when pruning. Also, remember to remove dead and diseased branches first, then proceed with pruning the rest of the tree.

White vinegar does not kill ivy on trees because its acetic acid concentration is not high enough to overpower it. Vinegar is an effective herbicide for weeds and other plants, but not for the strength of most ivies, including poison ivy and English ivy. You should use an herbicide to kill ivy, such as one with glyphosate, imazapyr, or triclopyr.

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