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Split6 Firewood Co.
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree RemovalTree Trimming

Serving Melville, LA and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

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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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Prairie Tree Service
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Tree RemovalTree Trimming

Serving Melville, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Prairie Tree Service was quick to come out and give me an estimate to trim the oak trees in my front yard. They were also there the very next day to begin the project! Very professional in their work and also with customer communication. Their price was cheaper than 2 other quotes I received. I will definitely be calling them again in the future!"
Response time2 days
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

The best tool to cut trees is a chain saw. You can adjust your chain saw to the correct size based on the size of the branches, offering you the fastest and cleanest cut for medium- to large-sized trees. Depending on the type of chainsaw you use, you can cut through larger trees than you would with a more manual tool like an ax.

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. 

Tree trimming can count as landscaping, depending on how a landscaping business describes its services. Professional tree trimmers are more specialized than landscapers and offer trimming services separately from general landscaping.

When general landscaping companies offer tree trimming, look up the details. They usually mean shaping or seasonal trimming of ornamental trees, which is different from trimming larger trees for health or safety reasons. When possible, look for a licensed expert that specializes in trees and tree health.

Some fast-acting products can rot a tree stump in four to six weeks. Keep in mind, these products contain harsh chemicals that may prevent regrowth in the area. Other products, like fertilizer that contains lots of nitrogen, can enhance the process and rot a stump in about a year. (This is compared to the ten years it can take naturally for a stump to rot.)

If it’s your property, then you can plant a tree near power lines, but it’s not the best idea. Any vegetation that grows within 10 feet or so of power lines will fall under the responsibility of the utility company, and they may trim or remove it as necessary. If you do move forward with your plan, try to choose a smaller ornamental tree, plant it as far away from the power lines as you can, and keep it trimmed to avoid future problems.

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