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Arbor Image
4.9(
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Serving Shively, KY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I called, they came and gave me a price to trim 4 very large holly trees next to my house that were taller than the roof They came when they said they would be here, did the job, cleaned up the mess and left. I was very pleased and would hire them again or recommend them."
log truck
stump
pruning
Response time6 hrs
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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J&R Tree Services And Landscaping LLC
5.0(
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Serving Shively, KY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The owner came to see our project, discussed my goals, and agreed that he would be back to do the project in two days. He called that morning and said that he would be here at 9 AM. He arrived promptly, brought quality equipment, truck trailer, and his assistant. The assistant is an expert tree climber. Before I knew it, he was up in the tree secured by a rope and a safety harness. Our tree had been twisted in a windstorm and half of it was cracked and needed to be removed, and we hoped to save the other half. They pruned off the outer edges of all of the branches to manageable sizes, dropped them to the ground, and ultimately cut off the main part of the trunk. It was expert top notch, 100% accurate every step of the way. Then they removed all of the debris, raked up the sawdust and left the yard in perfect condition. I couldn't be happier with their work and would recommend them highly to anyone looking for a high-quality expert tree service. And it was very reasonably priced"
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Tree Service Project
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Stump grinding
Tree Service Project

+122

Response time11 hrs
Response rate87%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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DM Tree Service, LLC
4.9(
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Serving Shively, KY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The crew was on time and did an excellent job. The tree had to be climbed for the limbs to be removed due to the tree's location. They completed the job quickly and cleaned up the debris. We would definitely call them again!!"
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+2

Response time7 hrs
Response rate90%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Preservation Projects LLC
5.0(
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Serving Shively, KY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had a great experience with this tree service company. We first met them when our neighbor’s Maple tree fell, and we were impressed with how hard they worked, responding to the emergency and handling everything professionally. When our large pine tree in the backyard died, we called them to take it down. They did an excellent job from start to finish. You can tell they care about their work. Highly recommend this family tree service team if you need any tree work done. Great people and great service!"
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+27

Response time2 hrs
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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BMH Stump Grinding
4.8(
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Serving Shively, KY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Henry, was courteous, quick getting to the job, performed the job well, cleaned up afterwards and was very reasonable. Highly recommend."
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+1

Response time10 hrs
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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Terry's Tree & Landscape
4.3(
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Serving Shively, KY and surrounding areas

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In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The guys showed up give me a quote, and did one h*** of a job. Would definitely recommend Paul’s Terry tree service. Very knowledgeable and professional."
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+24

Response time2 days
Response rate92%
43 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Precision Tree Care
5.0(
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Serving Shively, KY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Tree fell on our dog house tree was to big to for me to do anything with. Called these guys and the came right out and and had it cleaned up in no time. Dog was not in the dog house btw*"
Tall white oaks
Response time2 days
Response rate96%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Generally, you’ll want to avoid pruning more than 25% of the tree’s canopy at one time. While pruning your tree is important, it’s possible to do it too often or to go too far. Again, this is why hiring a tree trimming pro to do the work is wise. However, if you do decide to DIY, going slow and trimming gradually is the name of the game.

Tree removal costs typically don’t include stump removal, as that technically falls into a different service. The company you hire may offer the service for an additional fee; ask them if they offer it to ensure you get the best tree stump removal costs possible.

If tree branches cross well into your property line, in many cases, these branches become part of your property, and you can trim them up until your neighbor’s property line. However, this issue will vary based on local ordinances, so you should do your research before making any decisions. Better yet, speak with your neighbor about how to handle any tree issues. 

If you don’t mind the branches, you can leave them be, but if they’re becoming a hazard, it’s definitely worth having a conversation.

In general, trees should be planted no closer than 15 to 20 feet from your foundation. For larger trees with far-reaching roots like maples, oaks, or poplars, a good guide is to plant as many feet from your home as the tree’s height is expected to reach at maturity. Some trees, like elms and willows, should only be planted far from where their roots may encounter sewer or water lines.

Ivy eventually kills trees by restricting its growth, blocking sunlight, absorbing nutrients and water from the soil, and weakening the tree. Trees with ivy are more likely to experience diseases, pests, rot, and fungi growth. When ivy weighs down tree branches, the tree is more likely to break during a storm and cause damage.

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