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Quality Tree Service
4.9(
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Stump - Remove+3 more

Serving Slidell, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Customers say: True professional

"Yes, the branches were cut (I was the one pointing out sometimes, instead of the foreman. However, there were a large branch with many limbs left untouched and another branch that were not removed from where they fell by the fence and other tree. The cleanup could have been much better. )We did take photos."
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Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Hanks Stump Grinding
5.0(
11
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree Stump - Remove - For Business

Serving Slidell, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Hank’s was prompt, efficient and affordable! I had several piles of branches that would have taken me weeks to get into the trash. They removed them in under an hour. It was pretty remarkable! He said he’d make it disappear and he did! I will definitely use Hank’s again."
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Covington clearing

+19

Response time1 day
Response rate96%
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We Do It Your Way, LLC
4.1(
9
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Tree Stump - Remove

Serving Slidell, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We work extremely hard for the owner and our company strives to take care of all our client's unique needs and always have the homeowner's best interest at heart. We are very detailed and meticulous in our work. Our long-term vision is for us to become your go to Contractor with capabilities to do multiple types of projects. \nCall us today you'll be relieved you did. Thank you

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Arborists FAQs, answered by experts

If you’re wondering why tree trunks are painted white in your area, it’s usually to prevent sunscald, a condition where extreme shifts in temperature can cause tree bark to split. Fruit trees are especially vulnerable to sunscald, so this treatment is worth considering if it’s something that affects your trees.

You should avoid cutting off the top of mature cherry trees. This process is called tree topping, and it’s not recommended for cherry trees—or any trees, for that matter. Tree topping removes between one-third to half of the length of the tree trunk, resulting in structurally unsound, fruitless suckers. The only exception is for saplings. Young pie, sour, and tart cherry trees that are over 30 inches tall in the fall or winter before the tree blooms can benefit from heading cuts.

If you’re looking to rot a tree stump fast, potassium nitrate will work far quicker than copper nails. First, drill several holes into the stump using a power drill, then pour potassium nitrate pellets into the holes. Next, add water to help the chemical absorb into the wood, thoroughly soaking the stump to ensure the pellets dissolve and spread evenly. Afterward, cover the stump with a tarp to retain moisture and block sunlight, then place mulch on top to secure it in place.

If you’re taking down a tree that you don’t suspect is affected by disease or pests and it’s nowhere near your home or other structures, then calling in a tree company should work fine. However, anything more involved means an arborist is a better option. These pros have years of experience with tree removal and can safely take down trees located next to structures, and they have the tools, sanitization equipment, and experience to remove sick or dying trees without infecting nearby trees. 

Yes, it’s okay to trim low branches on a tree, also known as limbing up or raising the crown. Essentially, you’ll trim the lower third of the tree (trunk) and leave the upper two-thirds of the tree (crown). Arborists recommend trimming 20% of a tree’s leaves per season for two to three seasons. Trimming low branches allows light to flow through the tree, increasing circulation and making the tree stronger and healthier.

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