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Q: How do I find a reputable tree surgeon?

• <div><p>You can start your search for a reputable arborist online by looking for <a href="https://www.angi.com/angi-license-check.htm">professionals who hold the proper licensing</a> and are fully insured. Next, read through some online reviews to see what kind of service the expert brings to the table, and confirm that they don&rsquo;t have a history of complaints with the Better Business Bureau. Finally, you can ask the professional for a list of references and then call them to ask questions about the service, professionalism, value, and more that the expert brings to the table.</p></div>

Q: When is the best time to trim trees?

• <div><p>The best time to trim trees is in late fall through winter when the tree has slowed its growing for the year. Cold weather stops insects and fungal growth from attacking a new tree wound. Summer and fall are considered the worst times to trim trees, but it&rsquo;s permissible in certain scenarios, such as tree disease, damaged branches, or small, aesthetic cuts.</p></div>

Q: What happens if you don’t cut down a tree?

• <div><p>If you don&rsquo;t cut down a dead, dying, or diseased tree, it can become a nesting place for pests like mosquitos, bees, beetles, wasps, fly larvae, and more. Some pests will live in the tree, while others will feed off the decaying wood. Unhealthy trees are also more likely to fall over, potentially injuring people and causing damage to your property.</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: How can I tell when a tree is dead?

• <div><p>It&rsquo;s not always easy to tell when a tree is dying, although signs like dropping branches and brittle bark can sometimes offer clues. It can also be difficult to know whether a tree is <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/tree-dead-or-dormant.htm">dead or dormant</a>, especially if it&rsquo;s a deciduous tree. You&rsquo;ll want to wait until a growth season to get a good idea of a tree&rsquo;s health. When in doubt, contact an arborist for a consultation.</p></div>

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Last update on November 03, 2025

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From start to finish RidgeCrest handled everything quickly and efficiently to get me my beautiful new roof.
RidgeCrest Roofing and Restoration, LLC
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Reviewed in October 2025
perfect job the pro name was jason H
AirSouth Cooling and Heating
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Reviewed in September 2025
The job was very well done and I received an excellent result. The entire process was professional from estimate to completion. Floors were completely demoed to the floor joists and the source of the damage was revealed and corrected with the installation of a French drain. I was kept informed...
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Reviewed in August 2025
Apex Plumbing and Gas LLC did an outstanding from initial estimate to the end of the completed project. I definitely would without a doubt hire this company as well as refer to family and friends who may be in the need of their services.
Apex Plumbing and Gas LLC
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Reviewed in February 2025
Caleb did a great job on my ceiling project. The old previously repaired water stain was completely covered and the retexture he applied blended well with the rest of the room. I recommend Caleb for painting services.
Caleb Carroll Painting & Sheetrock Finishing
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Reviewed in June 2023
Wayne was both courteous and professional. He did a great job on drywall and painting and was efficient.
Waynes Handyman & Drywall Services
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Reviewed in February 2023
Angel did multiple jobs for me including replacing rotted wood on front eaves of house and painting outside. Inside, he not only did painting, he built a bookcase into the alcove by the fireplace. Replaced hinges on kitchen cabinet doors, and a member of his team installed an outdoor ceiling...
Garcia's Remodeling Services
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Reviewed in February 2022
Fantastic person and worker. Communicated very well. He was always on time. He has a lot of skills that help do multiple jobs. He is the very best handyman that I have ever hired from Angi. I highly recommend this gentleman and his company. I will call him back every time I need help in any area.
Sunday Handyman
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Reviewed in November 2021
Great work. Highly qualified. Neat work. I couldn't be more pleased. I would recommend this service to anyone. Pleases customer, to say the least..
Bobby's Home Repair & Electrical
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Reviewed in August 2021
He is a great a young man, good quality work, he has done work for me, my sister and a friend, he is really good at what he does. He is going to successful!
William of the Woods, LLC
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"They were prompt, professional, courteous, knowledgable, and efficient. Provided information about the problems that we had encountered. I would definitely use this service for any future problems."

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"Great job by Matt and Chris clearing and cleaning up the 2+ acres around the house. They worked tirelessly for 4 hours in 100+ degrees heavy and did excellent job. They are coming back to do even more so I can honestly recommend them. 5+ stars!!! Also, very reasonably priced!!!"

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"TDS Consulting did very well work. Very quick and responsive!"

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"They did a fantastic job. Very professional, reasonable, detailed and done in a timely matter. It only took 3 days to complete the job. Very Satisfied and highly recommended"

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Arborists questions, answered by experts

You can start your search for a reputable arborist online by looking for professionals who hold the proper licensing and are fully insured. Next, read through some online reviews to see what kind of service the expert brings to the table, and confirm that they don’t have a history of complaints with the Better Business Bureau. Finally, you can ask the professional for a list of references and then call them to ask questions about the service, professionalism, value, and more that the expert brings to the table.

The best time to trim trees is in late fall through winter when the tree has slowed its growing for the year. Cold weather stops insects and fungal growth from attacking a new tree wound. Summer and fall are considered the worst times to trim trees, but it’s permissible in certain scenarios, such as tree disease, damaged branches, or small, aesthetic cuts.

If you don’t cut down a dead, dying, or diseased tree, it can become a nesting place for pests like mosquitos, bees, beetles, wasps, fly larvae, and more. Some pests will live in the tree, while others will feed off the decaying wood. Unhealthy trees are also more likely to fall over, potentially injuring people and causing damage to your property.

Generally, you’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.

Never remove more than 30% of a tree’s foliage during pruning—even if your tree is really overgrown. Removing this much foliage at a time could kill your tree.

It’s not always easy to tell when a tree is dying, although signs like dropping branches and brittle bark can sometimes offer clues. It can also be difficult to know whether a tree is dead or dormant, especially if it’s a deciduous tree. You’ll want to wait until a growth season to get a good idea of a tree’s health. When in doubt, contact an arborist for a consultation.

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