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Avatar for George's Tree & Landscaping Services
George's Tree & Landscaping Services
4.9(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Fort Thomas, 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."
1 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 TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Fort Thomas, 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%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Lowe's Tree Care Service
5.0(
24
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Fort Thomas, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Lowe’s Tree Care provided a very reasonable quote and performed the service within a few days. The work was efficient and the area was left clean of debris. I will definitely recommend them to anyone looking for tree service."
70' Hackberry
Tree Service Project
Tree Service Project
Tree Service Project
Myrtle Ave Latonia Ky

+16

Response time1 day
Response rate97%
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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O.I. Landscape
4.6(
197
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Stump - Remove - For Business+2 more

Serving Fort Thomas, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Carter Jones of O.i Landscapes did a excellent Job on my yard clean up. He was very careful to follow my instructions trimming tree and cutting back overgrown ivy! Very helpfull with ideas for my back patio area. I will recondment him to my family and friends. I Will use this company again. He is more than 5 stars."
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+547

Response time2 days
58 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by47%of homeowners
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Arborist Care Urban Forestry
4.6(
5
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Tree RemovalTrees & Shrubs - Treat, Protect and Maintain

Serving Fort Thomas, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"We had been meaning to have someone look at the health of our backyard trees, and I'm so glad to have found Arborist care l Care Urban Forestry. Mathew was professional, pleasant, and extremely knowledgeable. He told us what he recommended (trimming, cabling) and why, as well as what WASN'T necessary in this case (treatment for destructive bugs, removal of a leaning tree). He then performed the job efficiently and with care."
Response time1 day
Response rate89%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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The Stumpinator
4.9(
167
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree Stump - Remove - For Business

Serving Fort Thomas, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"this job went beyond my wildest dreams. he did way beyond what I was expecting and it took no time at all. His equipment not only grinded the stump out but mulched it and the dirt around it. All I have to do is rake it flat and plant grass seed! Well worth the price!"
The "Stumpinator"
Historical Stump Terminated
"My Office!!"
Ludlow, KY beast!
38 inches is all I need!

+9

Response time6 hrs
Response rate91%
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

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.

The safest way to cut down a tree is to make sure you’re completely prepared and have done all the necessary safety checks, including double-checking your equipment is in good working order, you have plenty of clearance to fell the tree, you’re wearing all the safety gear, and you have a partner to help you (who should also be wearing safety gear). 

Costs range from $500 to $5,000 per tree, depending on size, location, and accessibility.

A dead tree should always be cut down, because it could fall and cause injuries or damage, and it can also attract insects like carpenter ants. A tree that’s diseased beyond repair should also be cut down, but it’s not always easy for a homeowner to tell. Signs of disease include dying branches, a hollow trunk, leaning, and discolored or missing leaves, but your best bet is to hire a local arborist who can evaluate the tree and tell you if it can be saved or should be cut down.

Once you confirm a tree is dead, you should remove it. Dead trees eventually fall, and larger trees in particular can cause damage to rooftops, fencing, flowers, and other objects. As we mentioned, letting decayed wood stay in your yard also invites risks to the surrounding landscaping and vegetation.

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