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Just-In Time Tree Service
4.6(
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Serving Hickory, KY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

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"They promptly returned my call. They had a fair price, anddid an excellent job with the trees. They cleaned the area, grinded the stumps and hauled away the trees and debris. The were respectful of our property and got all this done in 2 days. They did everything I asked and they were very thorough. I’d definitely hire them again if I ever need more any tree work."
Response time1 day
Response rate88%
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Quality Care Tree Service & Disaster Relief
5.0(
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Serving Hickory, KY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

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"They done real good job for my husband and did a good job on my patio. I think you would be real happy with there job. We will be having them do more work for us in the future."
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Response time5 hrs
Response rate94%
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Turf Renovations, LLC
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Serving Hickory, KY and surrounding areas

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Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

My name is Bryce Rone. I am the co-owner of Turf Renovations. We are an athletic field renovation company, but also offer full service residential and commercial landscape/yard renovations.

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Hanks Tree Services
4.8(
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Serving Hickory, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 1989

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"The tree was cut the next day as promised. My yard is wet most of the year so the timing was perfect to cut the tree before the leaves were fully out. Very happy with their service!"
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Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Four Rivers Stump Grinding and Tree Service - Inicio Facebook
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Serving Hickory, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

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"I'm very pleased with the work done by Corey and his crew. The work was quick and they cleaned everything up."
Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Islas Tree Service LLC
5.0(
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Serving Hickory, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Offers commercial services

"Islas Tree Service / Home Improvements helped me with a tree and stump removal and with a house remodel (bathroom, flooring, windows). Genaro and team were professional, produced high quality work, good with timelines, easy to work with, and kept the areas clean. They were also reasonably priced. I'd recommend them for exterior and interior projects!"
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

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. 

Your neighbor is not in a good position to know if your trees are truly dead or pose any kind of danger. That’s why hiring an arborist or tree service expert can be such an important part of the process. If the trees are still alive and don’t pose any threat, you’re in the clear (but you may want to document and photograph everything in case events turn sour down the road).

But if a tree is visibly dead and near the property line, you should remove it to be safe. If a dead tree falls on a neighbor’s property, they may have grounds to sue for negligence. If any branches on trees have died, it’s a good idea to cut them back for similar reasons.

It is possible to burn out a tree stump if it is dried out and in an area of your property with a large buffer. Drill holes in the stump and dig around the base so it burns more easily. Then, build a small campfire on top using kindling and firewood. You’ll need enough to keep the fire going for many hours to completely burn out the stump, especially if it’s large. 

Monitor the fire closely to ensure it doesn’t spread, and have a hose on hand if it starts to get out of control. When the fire is out, break apart the burned stump and dig out what’s left of it.  

If this sounds like a good option, learn more about how to burn a tree stump before attempting it, as it does come with risks.

Late August, September, and mid-October are the ideal months for planting a young tree. However, the best time to plant a tree ultimately depends on when the weather transitions to fall-like conditions and eventually winter frost. As long as the hottest days of summer have passed and the ground hasn’t frozen yet, you can still successfully plant trees.

The cost of trees varies massively based on the size of the tree and the species. A small Colorado spruce can cost as little as $30, but a golden rain tree of the same size can cost $90. Large trees can cost $1,500 or more, depending on their species and height.

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