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Family Tree Service
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Serving Bolton, MS and surrounding areas

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In business since 1985

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Emergency services offered

"I hired family tree services and was thoroughly pleased. It was tight where the tree was and they were in and done in about 30 min...crew worked like and well oiled machine and was courteous and friendly. I wouldn't hesitate to call them again.. All the guys were great."
Response time7 hrs
Response rate91%
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TheyCalledMeBobby
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Serving Bolton, MS and surrounding areas

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Small jobs welcome

"The job required digging up a lot of invasive plants under a large oak tree in clay soil. We had to dig 4 to 6 inches down. The work was done well. He was very friendly. We just had some problems with scheduling. Other than that great help."
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Barone's Tree Pros, LLC
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Serving Bolton, MS and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Barone’s Tree Pros got the job done quickly, economically and professionally. Top notch tree crews and equipment. Started on time, finished on time and cleaned up their work site before leaving. Skilled crew with proper equipment for precision tree removal without damage to my property or my neighbors."
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Response time11 hrs
Response rate92%
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

It can be bad to leave a dead stump in the ground. A stump becomes a hefty piece of dead wood in time and eventually (especially with the help of rain) starts to rot. That makes it a locus point for diseases and pesky insects, as well as a bit of an eyesore. It’s best to remove a tree stump completely before it starts to decay, especially before it starts to fall apart. If the tree was removed because of disease, it’s even more important to fully remove the stump if possible.

It depends on the problem, the affected part of the tree, the risk of the pathogen spreading, and the overall health of your tree. Many diseases, fungal infections, and insect infestations can be successfully treated, especially if the issue is only in a few branches. However, if a disease is too widespread, too severe, too easily spread, or in the roots, the tree will likely need to be removed.

The felling notch you make before you make the final cut will determine which way the tree will fall. The cut will be in a wedge or triangle, and the tree will fall from the highest point of the triangle. You can use this, as well as the process described above, to estimate where a tree will fall. 

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, the same rules discussed above apply to your neighbor: They can trim one of your trees as long as they’re only cutting the portion that extends into their property. Your neighbor is not allowed to access your property without permission, nor can they cut past the property line. 

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