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D & B Tree Service
4.9(
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Tree RemovalTree Trimming - For BusinessTree Removal - For Business

Serving Sparta, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Don Callender owner of D&B Tree Service took down my 100â Maple Tree and did An excellent job in cutting it down, cutting the tree into firewood size, cleaning the brush, cleaning up the debris. He and his Crew were very professional and were So caring and kept The price to where I could afford to have it taken down. I highly recommend D&B tree service.I rate them with 5 stars. Great job Guys!"
Tree work
Tree work
Tree work
Tree work
Tree work

+6

Response time4 hrs
Response rate98%
195 neighbors recently requested a quote
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A & D Outdoor Service
4.5(
157
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Trimming

Serving Sparta, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Aaron did the estimate and was super knowledgeable and friendly.. Dale did an awesome job from start to finish. A hard worker for sure. A&D are my goto tree guys. You won't regret hiring A&D."
Cherry tree removal - EGR
Cherry tree removal - EGR
Aerial View - Cherry tree
Prior to starting
Maybe half way

+47

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Carlson Concrete Construction, LLC
3.4(
11
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree Stump - Remove - For Business

Serving Sparta, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Kevin is extremely professional and knows what he is doing. I had to have 22 2â x 2â patio stones installed and leveled out. It has been professionally done and I am extremely very well pleased with what he did. I would highly recommend him to anyone including my closest friend or relative thatâ s how much I trust him and admire his work"
Response time1 day
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Completely topping a plum tree is a risky business. Cut too much, and you’ll kill your tree. That said, you do need to trim the top of your tree to encourage bushy growth, maintain your tree’s vase shape, and limit size. 

A plum tree's central leader (or trunk) should never extend more than 3 feet above the highest branch. When you first plant your tree, cut the central leader so it’s 2 to 3 feet tall. As it grows, cut it back 12 to 20 inches until it reaches its desired height. Never prune more than one-third of the new growth.

Yes, cutting a tree's roots can cause it to fall, particularly if major support roots are severed. In extreme cases, trimming roots can affect the tree's structure and stability. Many crucial roots are located just below the soil's surface. If you make severe cuts to roots more than 2 inches in diameter, you risk impacting the tree's water flow and its ability to withstand severe winds or storms. Even cutting roots less than half an inch in diameter under or outside the tree's canopy can cut off its water supply, causing it to decline, die, and eventually topple.

You’ll want to have your palm trees trimmed during the spring, ideally in May, before hurricane season sets in, which generally takes place during the late summer. Palm trees grow fastest over the summer months. You’ll also want to trim your palm trees when you notice:

  • Brown fronds 

  • Dry leaves

  • Flower pods

  • Fruit

  • Fronds overgrown in power lines

  • Frond encroaching upon your neighbor’s home or yard 

  • Visible damage from a storm

Most plum trees are pruned into a vase or open wine glass shape. They’ll have a shorter central leader (the trunk) that supports three to four main branches. Of course, this isn't always the case. If you have a European plum tree, you can grow it in a pyramid shape. Let the central leader extend the length of the tree and prune smaller branches to create the pyramid.

Peach trees grow to be about 25 feet, so keep this in mind for pruning as well. If you plan to DIY, you’ll need to be comfortable working on a ladder. Without pruning, peach tree branches can sprawl nearly as wide as the tree grows tall, so make sure to plan pruning sessions at least once per year in the spring for controlled growth. And if you’re working on a ladder, be sure to follow all safety precautions, especially if you’ll be dealing with falling branches.

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