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Transforming Landscaping & Tree Service
4.9(
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Tree TrimmingTree Removal

Serving Franklin, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Very professional work ethic. Supplied the quote and completed job just as quoted! Very easy to work with! I would highly recommend this service provider! I hired Transforming to cut down multiple trees!"
Response time6 hrs
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
The Tree Company
4.7(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving Franklin, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Tim Kramm and his sons felled three large trees around my house. One was a 95' Pine, another was a huge 4' diameter trunk Sycamore and the third was a triple trunked Sassafrass. They nicely cleared all of the branches and removed the stumps. Very safe procedures were used climbing & dropping a dozen 8' secondary trunk sections of the Pine tree. Excellent work!"
Springfield, TN
Coopertown
Nashville TN
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Iron Brothers Construction LLC
5.0(
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Trimming

Serving Franklin, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"I recently hired Iron Brothers Construction in Nashville for tree work and stump removal, and I couldn’t be happier with the results. They did an excellent job from start to finish—everything was completed efficiently and within a very reasonable timeframe. The pricing was fair and competitive, especially considering the quality of the work. What really stood out to me was how personable and professional the owner was. He made the whole process easy, communicated clearly, and made sure everything was done right. If you’re looking for reliable, high-quality tree services, I highly recommend them. I’ll definitely be using them again in the future!"
Tree Removal and Haul off
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Garner Solutions
4.5(
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Franklin, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Garner Solutions is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Response time2 days
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

It depends. Smaller, younger trees take longer to mature, but they're more resilient, their roots don't get as damaged during transplanting, and they recover faster. Plus, they're much more affordable to plant, and it's possible to DIY the planting. 

On the other hand, mature trees produce fruit faster and provide more shade and privacy immediately. Ideally, a small or medium tree is the better choice if you can wait a few years for it to mature. But if you need immediate maturity, a larger tree is the only option.

Tree roots are hearty and complex systems, so they don’t die immediately after the rest of the tree is removed. If you leave the root system in place, it takes anywhere from two to seven years for it to run out of nutrients. It is worth noting, however, that the roots stop growing and expanding after cutting down the rest of the tree.

For Bradford pears, damage from storms is common, and if the trunk splits, it can pose a danger to people and surrounding structures. The best thing to do in that instance is to have the tree removed. If there’s only minor damage to the branches, pruning away the damaged parts is the first order of business. You may also want to consult a professional arborist to make sure the tree is healthy.

Planting trees far enough from your foundation will protect your home from root damage, but if you’re dealing with existing trees, you can still guard against roots. Root barriers form a physical boundary that will prevent roots from encroaching on your foundation and can help save you from expensive foundation repair costs.

Generally, no, tree topping isn’t a good technique, and you should avoid using it in most cases. Tree topping may be the only good option to save a tree following severe damage after a storm, but in most other cases, it’s not the right choice. Tree topping can leave trees vulnerable to disease and further damage, and most pros will suggest against it.

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