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Split6 Firewood Co.
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree RemovalTree Trimming

Serving Hessmer, LA and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

Split 6 is a locally owned, family-operated business dedicated to providing dependable property maintenance and firewood services throughout Avoyelles Parish and the surrounding areas. We take pride in honest pricing, quality workmanship, and showing up when we say we will. Our services include tree removal, stump grinding, bush hogging, limb trimming, debris cleanup, dump trailer services, and dirt or limestone hauling and spreading. We also provide premium oak and pecan firewood for cooking, along with mixed firewood for campfires, available in multiple quantities with delivery options. At Split 6, we’re committed to helping homeowners, camps, farms, and businesses keep their properties safe, clean, and well maintained while supporting our local communities with reliable, professional service.

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Klean Kut Trees
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving Hessmer, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had a ton of old shrubs and a few trees removed. We also had about 32 date palm trees trimmed up. Great communication, excellent customer service and a fantastic job well done. Yard clean up was great. They left nothing behind. We will hire again next year."
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THE BIG BOYS
880 STIHL CHAINSAW

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Response time3 days
Response rate98%
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Cane Creek Lawn Care
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree Stump - Remove - For Business

Serving Hessmer, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

"I originally hired them to haul off some trash/junk. During that visit I learned about all the different services they provide and I have expanded my usage of their services. I have several acres that need attention and they have all the equipment to help with that. The work is ongoing but is going well."
Response time6 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Generally speaking, you’ll want to avoid flush cuts, which are cuts made as extremely close to the trunk or main branch. These cuts can weaken your tree, lower its natural defense mechanisms, and even cause decay. You’ll also want to avoid tree topping, which is the total removal of the leader and upper main branches of a tree. 

Most pros will advise against either of these methods, which is why hiring a pro is often the best choice when it comes to tree trimming.

If it’s only a smaller branch that has died and you’re keeping an eye on the tree, it’s probably nothing to worry about. But if other nearby branches start dying off as well, or a very large branch dies, then you likely have a bigger problem. It’s time to watch for diseases and other problems and possibly get professional guidance on how to proceed.

Most experts recommend removing a tree that has sustained more than 25% loss in the limbs, trunk, or circumference of the bark. Doing an initial trimming of damaged and dangling branches, but then waiting a few days of monitoring to decide how much more you might need to cut can help you better assess the total damage to the tree. However, consulting a tree maintenance pro to make this determination the best course of action before removing a tree.

A grafted tree is a tree grown by combining two trees. It takes expertise. Branches from grafted trees don’t grow strong roots. Save yourself the time and frustration by having an arborist help you with this advanced project.  

You can often tell if a tree is grafted because it will have a noticeable line. Above the line, the bark will look different than it does below the line. It’s most common with fruit trees.

You can use a felling ax to chop down a tree by following the same prep and steps as a chainsaw, but be prepared to use some muscle. For trees bigger than 7 inches in diameter, it can take some time and serious strength to cut down a tree using just an ax. 

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