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Jack of all trades
4.8(
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Richmond, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Totally recommend this company, they trimmed a large tree and also removed debris from another tree that went down in a windstorm a week earlier. The tree trimmers were great especially the man that climbed the tree and did the trimming, but the real reason for the 5 stars was the cleanup guys John and Steven who worked so hard and left my yard looking immaculate. Real nice crew, polite, respectful, and hard workers. Thanks to all especially John and Steven. Shelley Rudnick"
Response time10 hrs
Response rate97%
34 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Jamie's Stump Grinding
4.9(
96
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree Stump - Remove - For Business

Serving Richmond, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"If you need tree work done, HIRE HIM! Jamie is the best! I would highly recommend him for anyone that needs tree service. He is professional, reliable and honest. He completed the work as promised, in a timely manner and did an excellent job. Thank you Jamie for a job well done."
Response time3 hrs
Response rate97%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Kentucky Best Tree Service
4.9(
22
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Tree TrimmingTree Removal

Serving Richmond, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"I am very pleased with their quick response and dedication to the job at hand. We had a very large Boxwood Elder Tree that needed to be removed. A large portion hung into a neighbors yard and the neighbor was very impressed with the work that was done. Both properties were cleaned up after the job. I would hire them again and highly recommend them."
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Response time1 day
Response rate99%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Lightning tree service and landscaping
4.4(
29
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+5 more

Serving Richmond, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I cannot recommend Lightning Tree Service more highly. They were prompt, fairly priced, and skilled. They cleaned up everything. I will hire them for any future tree or landscaping jobs I have."
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+3

Response time1 day
21 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Bennett Tree
4.7(
20
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving Richmond, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Highly recommend! He responds quickly, is very professional and polite, and doesn’t mind a bit to work hard. Very satisfied with the job he did for me & will use again in the future."
Response time12 hrs
Response rate85%
21 neighbors recently requested a quote
Corner Stone Property Maintenance
5.0(
6
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Tree RemovalTree Trimming

Serving Richmond, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"We hired Mr. Jimmy Strunk to assemble our daughter's Backyard Discovery wooden swing set. He was very kind and responsive, and he completed the assembly safely and in a timely manner. Our toddler now has a sturdy swing set of her own! I definitely recommend Cornerstone Property Maintenance for your home projects!"
Response time50 mins
Response rate93%
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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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 Richmond, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very professional and efficient. We had a dead tree that needed removed and no one else would do it due to close proximity to power lines and being in a dense neighborhood. He removed the tree cleanly and didn’t charge me an arm and a leg to do it. We would definitely use him again!"
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Unique Landscaping & Contracting, LLC
4.0(
12
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving Richmond, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was grateful that they were willing to take on a small job of finishing some deck work. Kyle was professional and efficient in getting the work done. . I am very pleased with the work and look forward to calling on them again when needs arise."
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Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

How often and long you should water a tree depends on the species and if it is mature or newly planted. The amount of water is also based on the tree's size. A good rule of thumb is approximately 5 gallons per inch of the trunk's diameter.

Adjusting watering to the recommended suggestions for the tree type and weather conditions is vital. For instance, watering trees during a drought is necessary, and you may need to water more frequently than usual.

On grafted trees, tree suckers will grow from the root stock, not the branches grafted onto it. Therefore, the leaves and characteristics of the suckers aren’t the same as the tree because they are different varieties. Root stock has more hardiness, strength, or drought tolerance than its grafted limbs, so if the suckers are from fruit or flowers, it might be different than the main part of your tree.

There are two types of arborists: certified and consulting. A certified arborist is licensed and equipped to provide tree pruning, planting, fertilizing, monitoring, transplanting, treatment, and removal services. A consulting arborist specializes in tree appraisals, diagnosing problems and recommending treatments for illnesses. However, they will not provide these services themselves. Most consulting arborists are certified arborists who can refer you to a tree service that can administer the correct treatments.

If you want to take your tree-planting hobby beyond your outdoor space, here are a few great ways to do it:

  • Encourage your neighbors to participate in the Arbor Day Foundation’s Tree City USA program, which has a four-step framework that helps communities grow and maintain their own tree cover.

  • Support businesses that plant trees. 

  • Lobby your local government to plant more trees around your community.

  • Donate to a tree-planting charity.

It takes anywhere from three to seven years for a stump to decompose on its own. This timeframe can depend on the kind of tree and your climate. The lower to the ground the stump is, the faster it rots. If you kill a tree stump with salt, boiling water, herbicide, light deprivation, or burning, the tree stump decomposes faster. 

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