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Hardline Land Clearing & Timber Co.
4.7(
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Serving Mount Sterling, KY and surrounding areas

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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."
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Ron's Tree Service
4.6(
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Serving Mount Sterling, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Ron is not only business minded but super friendly as well. He took time to ask about my Mother who's had three major strokes. He also wanted to meet my Mother as well which was very kind. He didn't leave the job until I was 100% happy with everything. We were extremely happy with his service. A+"
Tree removal
Tree removal
Tree removal
Tree removal
Tree removal

+7

Response time2 days
Response rate90%
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Outdoor Identity LLC
4.9(
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Serving Mount Sterling, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"My yard was overgrown, and I had trees down. Let's just say my yard was a complete mess, and I cant move around to get it done on my own. I hired Matt and Alex to come and mow my lawn that was overgrown and to cut trees that had fallen from previous storms. Let me tell you they did a fabulous job. From ths time that they arrived till they left they worked hard and my yard looks incredible. Another plus is they are incredibly friendly and care about what they do and it shows in their work. Their prices are reasonable and for the effort they put into their work they should charge more. In my opinion I'd say this is a passion for Matt and Alex and it shows. I would recommend them to anyone."
Landscaping at it's finest
Mowing day
Mowing day
Tree cutting/trimming
Weedeating

+12

Response time2 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Outdoor Identity LLC
4.9(
15
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Serving Mount Sterling, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Great guy to work with. Showed up on time and did a good job on our yard. Very contientious of the work being done to our satisfaction. Very reasonable rates. I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone, especially if you have a large yard to mow."
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My jobs

+67

Response time3 hrs
Response rate87%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Jacobs Tree Expert
5.0(
6
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Serving Mount Sterling, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Yes all was very professional and went smoothly. Very pleased that no damage to our property was caused. Crew and David very friendly and sufficiently minded to satisfy their customer! We would highly recommend Jacobs Tree service to all. Thanks for taking care of the tree and stumps removal for us."
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+59

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Arborists questions, answered by experts

The fastest ways to remove a tree stump are by grinding it or burning it.

Stump grinding is often the quickest method, with professionals able to chip away a stump and its roots within a single session. You have the option to hire a professional stump removal service or rent a stump grinder to do it yourself. However, it's important to note that these machines can be large, difficult to transport, and dangerous to operate without prior experience. For safety reasons, hiring a local arborist or landscape specialist is often recommended.

Burning is another fast option. Before you begin, check your local burn laws. The process involves drilling holes into the stump, filling them with vegetable oil, and waiting 24 to 48 hours. Afterward, you can add charcoal bricks to the surface and light the fire, which must be attended at all times.

For a more affordable but much slower alternative, you can use potassium nitrate pellets to accelerate the natural decomposition process. This method typically takes four to six months.

There are many signs that a tree is diseased or dying, and if you suspect that’s the case, you should call an arborist immediately. You might notice rot or fungus on the trunk or that the tree is beginning to lean to one side. Brittle branches or signs of root damage are other indicators that a tree is in trouble. If the tree is dying, it might be time to cut the tree down so it doesn’t fall.

Many gardeners charge an hourly rate for their services, and your total cost will depend on the amount of services and the experience of the gardener. Gardeners with basic experience charge between $20 and $30 per hour, while a more experienced gardener can charge as much as $60 to $88 per hour.

The cost of lawn mowing is about $125, which you might need on a weekly or biweekly basis. However, the cost of soil testing averages about $1,450, which should only be done every three to five years. 

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.

Trimming a tree can take anywhere from just two hours to a full day, depending on the age of the tree, the number of trees, and the species. Young trees are generally easier to trim, as their branches are often thinner in diameter and easier to reach compared to mature trees. They also tend to be healthier. If you haven’t trimmed your trees before or it’s been a while, the process could take even longer.

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