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Top-Rated Arborists in Carlisle - Updated Nov 2026

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Limestone Landscape LLC
5.0(
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+5 more

Serving Carlisle, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"We have worked with other landscapers over the years and truly Limestone Landscapers BY FAR is the best on ALL accounts- quality of work, efficiency, knowledge and price. We will not use anyone else again! I cannot recommend them enough! :))))"
Response time6 hrs
Response rate100%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Hardline Land Clearing & Timber Co.
4.7(
3
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+3 more

Serving Carlisle, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The owner of the company came to my house the day after I called in to look at the tree work I needed done and had an estimate bat to me the next day. I got scheduled the next week trees were removed and debris cleaned up. Excellent customer service, I would recommend Hardline to my family and friends."
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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BSP Corp
5.0(
1
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+3 more

Serving Carlisle, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Kenny was excellent!! I hired him to remove the bathroom demolition debris. He was very nice and polite. He responded right away to my request. The price was the best I got from different companies. He got the job done in few minutes and left the area complete clean. I 100% recommend him"
Tree Removal
Tree Removal
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+16

20 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Outdoor Identity LLC
4.9(
15
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming+3 more

Serving Carlisle, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"In their initial visit, Matt and Alex were clear communicators and hard workers who gave us a good price and fast service for our lawn. I look forward to continuing to use them in other outdoor maintenance, too."
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+67

Response time3 hrs
Response rate87%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Arborists FAQs, answered by experts

Completely topping a plum tree is a risky business. Cut too much, and you’ll kill your tree. That said, you do need to trim the top of your tree to encourage bushy growth, maintain your tree’s vase shape, and limit size. 

A plum tree's central leader (or trunk) should never extend more than 3 feet above the highest branch. When you first plant your tree, cut the central leader so it’s 2 to 3 feet tall. As it grows, cut it back 12 to 20 inches until it reaches its desired height. Never prune more than one-third of the new growth.

In general, trees should be planted no closer than 15 to 20 feet from your foundation. For larger trees with far-reaching roots like maples, oaks, or poplars, a good guide is to plant as many feet from your home as the tree’s height is expected to reach at maturity. Some trees, like elms and willows, should only be planted far from where their roots may encounter sewer or water lines.

While it’s best to have access to large, healthy, strong trees in a safe position, treehouse living is still possible without them. Contractors can fit tree posts to build the structure onto or use posts as additional support alongside the trees themselves. If you’re in doubt about the suitability of the trees on your land, consult with a local treehouse builder before you start the project.

Trees should be pruned every two to five years, depending on its age and type. Young trees should be inspected and pruned every two to three years. Mature trees should be inspected and trimmed every three to five years, and fruit trees should be pruned annually with a careful eye on seasonal growth. Evergreens typically don’t need pruning, unless branches or limbs are damaged, diseased, or harboring pests.

The typical lifespan of a Bradford pear is relatively short, only 15 to 25 years. However, these trees have issues long before their life is over. Due to their soft wood and fast-growing branches, Bradford pear trees often split around 15 years, making them a risk for falling branches and more prone to disease. 

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