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Melle's Tree Service
4.8(
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Serving Big Timber, MT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

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Emergency services offered

"Had a large fallen tree branch to remove from our back deck and they worked us into their schedule as fast as possible and did a quick job of total removal."
Getting ready to fall
The first cut
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+4

Response time1 day
Response rate88%
Recommended by99%of homeowners
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Montana Home Pros
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Serving Big Timber, MT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

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Emergency services offered

"I hired Katie to do snow removal first but then this summer to trim bushes, paint the deck, dispose of everything, gutters....she works quickly and efficiently and I would recommend her to anyone in an instant!"
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Big Sky Tree Care
5.0(
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Serving Big Timber, MT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Highly recommend. Jake was very professional, knowledgeable and easy to schedule and work with. He clearly has strong knowledge about his profession and is happy to share. I'll use him again next time I need my trees trimmed or one removed."
Douglas Fir Removal
Douglas Fir Removal
Thick Aspen Prune
Girdling roots
Girdling roots

+3

Response time2 days
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High Plains Handyman LLC
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Serving Big Timber, MT and surrounding areas

In business since 2025

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Credit card accepted

"I highly recommend High Plains Handyman! I had them come in to perform an array of work; from finishing up small tasks like hanging pictures and hardware to repairing my garage door. They were able to quickly add me to their schedule and completed the task timely and professionally."
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

You should avoid cutting off the top of mature cherry trees. This process is called tree topping, and it’s not recommended for cherry trees—or any trees, for that matter. Tree topping removes between one-third to half of the length of the tree trunk, resulting in structurally unsound, fruitless suckers. The only exception is for saplings. Young pie, sour, and tart cherry trees that are over 30 inches tall in the fall or winter before the tree blooms can benefit from heading cuts.

A chainsaw is the best tool to cut down a tree, but you may also use a handsaw or ax. You may also want to use a lopper or pole saw to remove limbs before cutting down the tree. Wear chainsaw chaps and protective gear, including eyewear and earplugs if you use a chainsaw. Again, if you’re unsure about how to use this tool, this project may be one to skip.

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.

There are a few general rules to follow that will help you prune your trees correctly. One of the most important rules is to prune during the correct season for the type of tree you have. Typically, pruning should be during late winter. For younger trees, you should not remove more than a ⅓ of the tree's crown when pruning. Also, remember to remove dead and diseased branches first, then proceed with pruning the rest of the tree.

Poison oak is similar to poison ivy in that it's in the same family of plants. Poison oak is identifiable by its rounded-off leaves and hairy leaf texture. Tree-climbing varieties live primarily in western states while low-growing poison oak bushes occupy the eastern states. Treat poison oak like poison ivy to get rid of it permanently.

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