How often do I need to prune my trees?

• <div><p>Any tree that needs to be pruned should be pruned to remove dead branches at least once a year. You may need to prune far more often if you’re trying to maintain a certain shape or to save a tree that suddenly becomes infected.</p></div>

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Q: Why is lightning striking a tree dangerous?

• <div><p>Lightning can cause massive damage, fires, and openings for other threats like bugs or fungal diseases. Barring any large fires or explosions, it&rsquo;s difficult to tell how much damage a lightning strike has done until after a thorough inspection. Contact local authorities immediately if lightning strikes a tree in your yard and it causes a fire or explosion.</p><p></p></div>

Q: Do I need to remove the roots of a dead tree?

• <div><p>Whether you should remove the roots of a dead tree depends on whether they&rsquo;re damaging nearby areas. For instance, if the roots continue to grow near sidewalks, driveways, or the foundation of your home, they can cause damage. If you want to plant something else in that spot, removing the roots can make it easier for the new tree or plant to grow.</p></div>

Q: What’s the best time of year to prune a tree?

• <div><p>Aim to have your trees inspected and pruned in early spring. At this point in the year, tree service professionals can note where there is old growth from winter and cut that back to encourage new growth for the rest of the year. Pruning at the wrong time of the year could make your trees prone to diseases.</p></div>

Q: How can you tell if a tree is overwatered?

• <div><p>Since overwatering can harm mature trees just as much as a lack of water, it&rsquo;s important to know the signs of an overwatered tree. If your tree&rsquo;s leaves are yellowing, wilting, or dropping leaves, it&rsquo;s likely that you&rsquo;re overwatering. Other common signs include rotting, fungi, soggy soil, soft or peeling bark, falling leaves, and brittle roots. </p><p>If you realize that you&rsquo;ve been overwatering your mature tree, <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/tree-care-and-how-often-water-your-new-tree.htm">stop watering</a> and give the soil time to dry out. Then moving forward, increase time between watering sessions. </p></div>

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Last update on April 04, 2025

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Put in a split rail fence in the front and a 6ft high chain link in the back. Very pleased with both fences and will definitely be having them out to do more fence work on the property in the future!
Cabinet Mountain Fencing
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Reviewed in February 2023
A pleasure to do business with and very accommodating. They are a happy, hardworking, knowledgeable family and the country needs more families like them.
Clark River Construction, LLC
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Reviewed in February 2023
I would recommend this company to anyone who needs their services. Mark was always courteous and helpful in making decisions and answering my many questions with patience and integrity.
Orca Fireplace, LLC
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Reviewed in January 2023
Awesome company. They contacted me and educated me on Radon and the preventive measures necessary. They helped me through every process, amazing consumer service.
Advanced Radon Technologies
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Reviewed in December 2021
extremely personable fair and honest
Plains Seamless Gutters and Services
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Reviewed in November 2021
Super friendly, great product, locally owned company!
Firestone Concrete Coatings, LLC
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Reviewed in March 2021
Thanks to Mike, Gunstock LLC, his keen, well trained eye and experience, we were spared the hassle and huge expense of purchasing a home that we would have regretted, extremely through and honest inspection, would highly recommend his service to anyone that is looking to buy or sell!
Gunstock, LLC
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Reviewed in November 2019
Professional, thorough & knowledgeable! Thank you!
1-800 Water Damage of Western Montana
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Reviewed in August 2019
I have been using Blackjack Power Wash for siding and trailer power washing services. Warren Hill does a great job and provides excellent customer service.
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A and H Tree Services Inc.

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Serving Plains, MT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I’ve used Hayden for a couple different jobs, and wouldn’t hesitate to use him again. He is pleasant, efficient, hard-working, thorough and very fair in what he charges. I highly recommend Hayden and A&H Tree Service!"

Response time3 days

Response rate100%

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Holistic Landscaping Of Montana, LLC

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Serving Plains, MT and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

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Small jobs welcome

"Ayron helped us find some mature river birch trees that we planted in the fall. He also did a fall prep for our backyard. They did a great job, were quick and affordable."

Response time7 hrs

Response rate100%

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Little Mountain Contracting Inc.

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Tree Removal

Serving Plains, MT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"did what i expected and cleaned up afterwards"

Response time3 days

Recommended by100%of homeowners

Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming+1 more

Serving Plains, MT and surrounding areas

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"He did an excellent job. He stopped and asked me he should cut more. I said yes. He cleaned up the yard perfect. My neighbors were very happy with the way the tree looked and want to hire him do their trees. So next spring or when they are ready they will be calling him."

Response time10 hrs

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Serving Plains, MT and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Mason is very professional. He was able to trim and remove trees that were potential problems. His ability to go from tree to tree was very impressive. I highly recommend him."

Response time20 mins

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Serving Plains, MT and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

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"Excellent service. They cleaned up the mess after."

Response time2 days

Response rate90%

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Serving Plains, MT and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

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Emergency services offered

"Devin was great and professional. Came out gave us an estimate and started work a few days later. Took care of some dead trees and trimmed up our giant maple. The backyard looks great, extremely happy with how it turned out. Would highly recommend Devin and his team!"

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Of the Woods Tree Service

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Serving Plains, MT and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

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Of the Woods Tree Service is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your property with respect and care. We offer tree trimming and removal services that are customizable to the needs of the home or business. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction! Call us today for all of your arborist needs!

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Serving Plains, MT and surrounding areas

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"They know what they are doing and do it well, safely and with good clean-up. I will hire them again when needed."

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Integrity LandscapeLLC

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Serving Plains, MT and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

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"Called and scheduled service on New Years Day. Gave an estimate and s pophowed up right away. Did a great job very quickly."

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Tree Service questions, answered by experts

Lightning can cause massive damage, fires, and openings for other threats like bugs or fungal diseases. Barring any large fires or explosions, it’s difficult to tell how much damage a lightning strike has done until after a thorough inspection. Contact local authorities immediately if lightning strikes a tree in your yard and it causes a fire or explosion.

Whether you should remove the roots of a dead tree depends on whether they’re damaging nearby areas. For instance, if the roots continue to grow near sidewalks, driveways, or the foundation of your home, they can cause damage. If you want to plant something else in that spot, removing the roots can make it easier for the new tree or plant to grow.

Any tree that needs to be pruned should be pruned to remove dead branches at least once a year. You may need to prune far more often if you’re trying to maintain a certain shape or to save a tree that suddenly becomes infected.

Aim to have your trees inspected and pruned in early spring. At this point in the year, tree service professionals can note where there is old growth from winter and cut that back to encourage new growth for the rest of the year. Pruning at the wrong time of the year could make your trees prone to diseases.

Since overwatering can harm mature trees just as much as a lack of water, it’s important to know the signs of an overwatered tree. If your tree’s leaves are yellowing, wilting, or dropping leaves, it’s likely that you’re overwatering. Other common signs include rotting, fungi, soggy soil, soft or peeling bark, falling leaves, and brittle roots.

If you realize that you’ve been overwatering your mature tree, stop watering and give the soil time to dry out. Then moving forward, increase time between watering sessions.

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