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Q: Can you cut the top off a plum tree?

• <div><p>Completely topping a plum tree is a risky business. Cut too much, and you&rsquo;ll kill your tree. That said, you do need to trim the top of your tree to encourage bushy growth, maintain your tree&rsquo;s vase shape, and limit size. </p><p>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&rsquo;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.</p></div>

Q: How do you protect tree roots during excavation?

• <div><p>The best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it&rsquo;s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that&rsquo;s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.</p><p>Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-remove-tree.htm">remove the tree</a> than risk future problems.</p></div>

Q: What do I do if a tree falls on power lines in my neighborhood?

• <div><p>Steer clear of the area and contact your utility company immediately. It will have a website portal and/or a phone number to report downed trees and electrical issues. If the tree appears to be on public land, you may want to call your local government and report the issue there, too.</p></div>

Q: How far back can you prune a plum tree?

• <div><p>Generally, you&rsquo;ll want to prune back the trunk by 1 to 2 feet each year to promote bushy growth. Doing so concentrates vegetative buds closer to the bottom of the tree, where you can easily harvest fruit. For side shoots that are a year old, leave at least six leaves. </p><p>Never remove more than 30% of a tree&rsquo;s foliage during pruning&mdash;even if your tree is really overgrown. Removing this much foliage at a time could kill your tree.</p></div>

Q: Can a tree be removed without a stump remaining?

• <div><p>Although it&rsquo;s possible, heavy machinery like a crane is necessary for removing an entire tree stump and all. This procedure is extremely costly, time-consuming, and usually unnecessary, as there are plenty of convenient and affordable stump removal options. </p><p>Your best bet, if you want to be sure to remove a tree and its stump efficiently, is to speak with a professional. They&rsquo;ll be able to walk you through the entire process.</p></div>

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Last update on January 12, 2026

Reviewed in April 2025
Colin was incredible and efficient. We have hired him back multiple times! He did the floor in two of our bathrooms, completely redid our master shower including the demo! (See photos) We also had him do our kitchen backsplash. He even gave us recommendations on style, color and material which...
ShowMe Tile Creations, LLC
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Reviewed in October 2024
Nick Whitney helped design and build a home from start to finish using a 20 year old blueprint. Nick was involved from the beginning in redesigning old plans from 2005 and making them up to code as well as responding to our day to day input to produce a working set of drawings for a custom home...
America's Best Construction LLC
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Reviewed in June 2024
SealTite Foam came in and did a 9600 sq. Ft. Ceiling and did a first rate job. Definitely recommend them!!
Seal Tight Foam
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Reviewed in May 2024
Very knowledgeable, professional, clean and precise. They are very friendly and willing to with your schedule. Love my multi zone mini split already!
Mini Split Guys
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Reviewed in January 2024
They were very professional, prompt, and finished in a timely manner. They were responsive when I would ask questions. I highly recommend and would use them again.
Edge Painting, Inc.
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Reviewed in December 2023
Very professional. Did the generator install in a timely matter for the estimated price and with quality workmanship. Have had no problems. A very happy customer.
Genmight, LLC
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Reviewed in December 2023
Scheduling took some phone tag but besides that they did great. Had them clean our wood stove flue pipe. They were dead honest about it, said that despite burning 24/7 all last winter it was pretty clean overall and that we really shouldn't need another cleaning for a 3 or 4 more years. Even...
Your Chimney Doctors
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Reviewed in October 2023
I was very pleased. Very courtieous. On time. Very helpful. I really liked him. He's a good guy. Didn't try to oversell. Told me suggestions. Didn't oversell.
Mission Septic and Drain LLC
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Reviewed in August 2023
Marvin was easy to work with, installed a metal roof on our house and detached garage in 2 days! Our house looks great and he was much more affordable than anyone else!
Marvin Petersheim
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Reviewed in November 2021
Dustin was very thorough and explained in a way we could understand. Very knowledgeable. We would highly recommend him.
Mister Sparky Kansas City
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