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

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In business since 2005

Free estimates

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."
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Response time1 day
Response rate88%
Recommended by99%of homeowners
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Double Angel Tree Surgery
3.0(
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Serving Columbus, MT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

ISA Certified arborist! 20 years of experience tree trimming and removal. No job to big or small.\n\n We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of tree care services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!\n\n

Response time2 days
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Jake Boyles
New to Angi

Serving Columbus, MT and surrounding areas

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​★ INDUSTRIAL-GRADE MAINTENANCE & HANDYMAN SERVICES ★\n​Need a dependable pro who gets things done right the first time? I’ve been a green card maintenance electrician at the mine for 8 years. My rotating schedule gives me wide-open availability for half the year to focus entirely on your projects during my days off.\n​WHAT I DO: Operating as an experienced, unlicensed maintenance pro, I provide top-tier residential and commercial services. I handle general repairs, commercial facility upkeep, fencing, landscaping, and yard care. I can honestly do it all.\n​HAULING & TOOLS: I have a full-size pickup truck ready for hauling, and I easily source or rent any specialized equipment your specific job requires.\n​MY STANDARDS: With my industrial background, I have the technical skills to research and execute unique tasks safely and up to proper standards. I am reliable, arrive on time, and won't leave until you are 100% happy. Let's tackle your to-do list!

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High Plains Handyman LLC
5.0(
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Serving Columbus, MT and surrounding areas

In business since 2025

Free estimates

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."
Response time1 day
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Diamond K Tree & Landscape LLC
5.0(
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Serving Columbus, MT and surrounding areas

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I had 7 huge trees removed, and 5 large bushes. They came right away to take a look at the job, and give a bid, then returned within a couple weeks to get it done. His clean up of the property was WONDERFUL! Very professional, and very kind!"
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Response time11 hrs
Response rate91%
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Beaver Bros
5.0(
3
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Serving Columbus, MT and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

"They came out in a timely manner, gave me a fair price, and did an excellent job. I had a 40 foot aspen tree in my yard that they removed and shrubs around the front of my house that they trimmed up. I am very happy with the service I got, they were very polite and I would hire again!"
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Tree pruning is a common and helpful tree maintenance technique that involves carefully cutting and trimming unwanted branches so that the tree can continue to grow and thrive. Pruning is done carefully and intentionally. Tree topping is a frowned-upon method that involves removing and cutting most or the entirety of the top of the tree, including structurally important branches.

For trimming trees, your best tool is a pair of pruning shears or loppers. Both options work best for branches that are under 3 inches in diameter. Trimming trees with a larger diameter may require a robust tool like a small chainsaw or a handsaw, so take into account your tree’s diameter when deciding between tools.

Trees should be pruned every two to five years, depending on its age and type. Young trees should be inspected and pruned every two to three years. Mature trees should be inspected and trimmed every three to five years, and fruit trees should be pruned annually with a careful eye on seasonal growth. Evergreens typically don’t need pruning, unless branches or limbs are damaged, diseased, or harboring pests.

Costs depend on tree height, trunk diameter, removal complexity, and required equipment.

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.

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