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Q: What should I do if my ornamental tree is damaged?

• <div><p>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&rsquo;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.</p></div>

Q: Should you water a tree before transplanting?

• <div><p>Make sure the tree roots soak around a day before you dig the tree up for the transplant. Keep the roots wet while the tree is above ground. After the transplant is finished, provide consistent water every day for the first month or so. You don&rsquo;t want to overwater the tree, but you do want to keep the roots wet so they can thrive in their new environment.</p></div>

Q: Can I remove a small tree from my yard?

• <div><p>You can remove a small tree from your yard if there&rsquo;s space for the tree to fall, you have the right tools and safety equipment, and you follow a clear plan of action. You&rsquo;ll just want to follow the steps above carefully, and ideally, you will have experience doing similar tasks. If you have any doubts that you can do this project safely, though, you should hire a pro.</p></div>

Q: How deep should you notch a tree?

• <div><p>The ideal depth of a tree notch depends on the tree, but it should usually be between 20% and 25% of the tree&rsquo;s depth. However, if the tree is leaning towards the direction of the notch, it can be cut more shallowly&mdash;at as little as 10% of the depth. When the tree is leaning away from the direction it needs to be felled, you can cut deeper, closer to 30%.</p></div>

Q: When should I schedule an arborist to prune my tree?

• <div><p>Ideally, you should wait to prune until trees have gone dormant in late fall to early winter. The <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/worst-time-prune-trees.htm">worst times to prune trees</a> are early fall and late summer, as pruning them so close to dormancy makes it difficult for the tree recover before it goes dormant for the season.</p></div>

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Diamond Roofing & Solar
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Reviewed in April 2024
Chad, Dale, Andy, and the team were amazing. We had a super tight schedule, and they delivered! They excavated for a yurt (mountainyurt.com), septic, driveway, and even built a berm. Chad is a smart guy, and the whole crew are experts with their equipment. We would use them again no...
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Reviewed in March 2024
They did an excellent job of flooring my kitchen and I'm very pleased. I plan on hiring them again for additional work. Keep up the wonderful work guys! Robert
Early Finishers LLC
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Reviewed in May 2023
Absolutely amazing job by this company, he has two young gentleman they do an awesome job. They are Very respectful. And stayed working the entire time. Highly suggest this company as they do the repairs and work, right the first time. Very Impressed with the crew this company has working them.
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Reviewed in March 2023
The work was done as you asked for.
Standish Excavation, LLC
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Reviewed in March 2022
They did great quality of work. It was fairly priced. They were knowledgeable and great to work with. I highly recommend them.
Mill Creek Contractors
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Reviewed in June 2020
David and his guys came in and got right to work and finished the job ahead of schedule. Did a super job in removing trees and trimming others. Cleaned everything up. This job would have taken my husband and I several weekends. David and his guys did it in one day. Great Job. I will hire them...
Big Elm Services, LLC
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Reviewed in January 2020
Max is honest, hardworking, conscientious, and very detailed in his work. He is an expert at woodwork!
Max Woods
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Reviewed in June 2015
We have been going to them for 15-16 years or longer. When we make an appointment they take us in. Unless they come across something that has to be fixed we are in and out of there in a relatively short time. We are happy with them and they are very professional.
Yellowstone Country Motors
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Reviewed in May 2015
<p>He said it would be finished in 10 days, in 45 days the 10x5 area was finally demo'ed and he almost had most of the framing done. </p> <p>Very, Very Slow- Would not recommend this construction company for a by the hour job. After asking him for an estimate of where we were at for several...
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Skyline Deck & Fence, Inc.

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Serving Pray, MT and surrounding areas

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In business since 1991

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"Skyline Deck rebuilt 2 decks for us and redesigned and built a front porch! The craftsmanship is second to none and they were consistent, friendly and timely on all of the projects!"

Serving Pray, MT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

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"Katie has been cleaning our rain gutters once a year now for several years. This is a house with a high steep pitched roof so it's not an easy task. She always gives me a call in advance and she's very dependable. She helps my old man brain out by giving me a reminder each fall. Katie is hard working young entrepreneur who is forging her way! Give her a call you can't go wrong."

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Taylor Fork Landscaping

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Serving Pray, MT and surrounding areas

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Taylor Fork Landscaping LLC is a full service landscaping contractor in the gallstones valley. We offer full service design, build, and maintain of landscaping projects for residential or commercial properties.

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Shockify Solutions LLC

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Serving Pray, MT and surrounding areas

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Lifetime Master Electrician, licensed in Montana and Minnesota. Business limited to electrical repairs and troubleshooting

Serving Pray, MT and surrounding areas

In business since 1994

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"Very fast , professional . On time to the dot, great cleanup."

Response time10 hrs

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MSC Excavation Facebook

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Serving Pray, MT and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Did a good job and cleaned up after but didnâ t have the equipment to get to difficult areas in some trees. Very prompt and courteous and did a good job."

Response time1 day

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High Plains Handyman LLC

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Serving Pray, MT and surrounding areas

In business since 2025

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"I was very satisfied with the help I received! Would recommend this company to anyone."

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Integrity LandscapeLLC

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Serving Pray, MT and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

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"They did a great job."

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Serving Pray, MT and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

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"Will and Easton are professional, they overdeliver in quality and communication. Their work is excellent as they are very experienced. Will use them again."

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HelloTech: Tech Support To Your Door

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Serving Pray, MT and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

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"Worked, tech couldn’t get remote to work. I believe this was supposed to be included"

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Arborists questions, answered by experts

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.

Make sure the tree roots soak around a day before you dig the tree up for the transplant. Keep the roots wet while the tree is above ground. After the transplant is finished, provide consistent water every day for the first month or so. You don’t want to overwater the tree, but you do want to keep the roots wet so they can thrive in their new environment.

You can remove a small tree from your yard if there’s space for the tree to fall, you have the right tools and safety equipment, and you follow a clear plan of action. You’ll just want to follow the steps above carefully, and ideally, you will have experience doing similar tasks. If you have any doubts that you can do this project safely, though, you should hire a pro.

The ideal depth of a tree notch depends on the tree, but it should usually be between 20% and 25% of the tree’s depth. However, if the tree is leaning towards the direction of the notch, it can be cut more shallowly—at as little as 10% of the depth. When the tree is leaning away from the direction it needs to be felled, you can cut deeper, closer to 30%.

Ideally, you should wait to prune until trees have gone dormant in late fall to early winter. The worst times to prune trees are early fall and late summer, as pruning them so close to dormancy makes it difficult for the tree recover before it goes dormant for the season.

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