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Haynes Stump Grinding
4.5(
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree Stump - Remove - For Business

Serving Hickory, MS and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"He is a fine gentleman & an excellent business man. I would recommend him tops for stump grinding."
Response time6 hrs
Response rate95%
44 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Neal's Tree Service
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+1 more

Serving Hickory, MS and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

At Neal's Tree Service, we have the top tree workers who work diligently to educate customers on the importance of trees and the value they bring to the future generations of this planet. We can guarantee you will be thoroughly impressed with your free consultation and any interaction you may have with our team as a result.

Response time10 mins
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Byrds Tree Services LLC - Home Facebook
5.0(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Hickory, MS and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Awesome job! Cut down 2 large trees near back of house with no problems. And removed limbs from large oak overhanging front of house. Very professional! Very reasonable price, timely service, and great job cleaning up!"
Response time1 day
Response rate87%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Ricks Landscaping
5.0(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming+1 more

Serving Hickory, MS and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"It was a big job and Rick's crew took care of everything. Very pleased."
Response time7 hrs
Response rate93%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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J Woods Tree Service, LLC
4.3(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming+1 more

Serving Hickory, MS and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Wow this tree service is the last one I’ll ever need. I had Jordan cut several trees on my property all very close to building structures and my home. He is a master arborist and the best in the business by far. He and his crew was so professional punctual and even picked up limbs and sticks/ debris that was there way before they arrived on the property. I can say this man has my tree business for as long as I ever may need it. He even called a few weeks after the completion of the job to check on everything. Talented young man"
Response time1 day
Response rate88%
Recommended by61%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Your neighbor is not in a good position to know if your trees are truly dead or pose any kind of danger. That’s why hiring an arborist or tree service expert can be such an important part of the process. If the trees are still alive and don’t pose any threat, you’re in the clear (but you may want to document and photograph everything in case events turn sour down the road).

But if a tree is visibly dead and near the property line, you should remove it to be safe. If a dead tree falls on a neighbor’s property, they may have grounds to sue for negligence. If any branches on trees have died, it’s a good idea to cut them back for similar reasons.

Generally, you’ll want to avoid pruning more than 25% of the tree’s canopy at one time. While pruning your tree is important, it’s possible to do it too often or to go too far. Again, this is why hiring a tree trimming pro to do the work is wise. However, if you do decide to DIY, going slow and trimming gradually is the name of the game.

A few signs a tree may be dead is if the leaves are dead and there are no signs of new blooms. You can also perform a scratch test on some of the branches to check the condition of the cambium layer beneath the bark.

If it is green, it is still alive, but if several are dry, brittle, and brown, the tree may be dying or dead. Always consult an arborist before assuming your tree is dead because you may be able to save it.

Generally, no, tree topping isn’t a good technique, and you should avoid using it in most cases. Tree topping may be the only good option to save a tree following severe damage after a storm, but in most other cases, it’s not the right choice. Tree topping can leave trees vulnerable to disease and further damage, and most pros will suggest against it.

For Bradford pears, damage from storms is common, and if the trunk splits, it can pose a danger to people and surrounding structures. The best thing to do in that instance is to have the tree removed. If there’s only minor damage to the branches, pruning away the damaged parts is the first order of business. You may also want to consult a professional arborist to make sure the tree is healthy.

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