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Legacy Tree Experts LLC
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Serving Carrboro, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

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"Very professional, on time and schedule, worked safely and efficiently, and cleaned up to an emasculate yard. Would strongly recommend these professional tree services!"
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Recommended by60%of homeowners
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M & T Friendly Tree Service
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Serving Carrboro, NC and surrounding areas

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"They arrived on time with a full crew and all of the necessary equipment. They removed 7 trees with stump grinding as well as pruned other areas. This is the second time I have used them. Excellent service both times."
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Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Rigging Tree Service
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Serving Carrboro, NC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

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"Hands down the best group of professional guys! Highly recommend this company for your tree work. Very prompt, knowledgeable, affordable, friendly, and take pride in their work. They took extra caution to not mess up the yard and other trees not cut. I will definitely be using their tree service again in the future!"
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N.O.E. Tree Service, LLC
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Serving Carrboro, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

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"N.O.E. Tree Sevice provided excellent care when removing the requested tree from our yard. Drew was very knowledgable about the different trees in our yard and risk factors and health for each one. He was upfront about costs and expectations. Would recommend!"
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Allison's Welding
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Serving Carrboro, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

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Emergency services offered

"Allison s Welding is awesome - quality work and delightful to work with. Our rails are perfect and Josh and his team are courteous and punctual. Our house is almost one hundred years old and they matched our original railings so that they fit right in. We highly recommend them."
Response time3 days
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Yes, forestry mulching can grind stumps, but the level of effectiveness depends on the equipment used. Drum mulchers can break down smaller stumps, but larger or deep-rooted stumps may require a dedicated stump grinder for complete removal. If full stump removal is necessary for replanting or construction, additional excavation may be needed. Always check with your forestry mulching provider to confirm whether they offer stump grinding and if their equipment is suitable for your specific needs.

In nature, there are many things that can cause a tree to die, including diseases, insects, and natural disasters such as fires or droughts. Non-natural methods of killing a tree include herbicides or manual intervention, such as cutting it down. Consult a tree removal professional about your options for naturally killing a tree.

Some trees, such as silver maples, birches, sycamores, and scotch pines, shed their bark naturally. If your tree is not one that does this, it might have fallen prey to pests, fungi, or diseases. It could also simply be suffering from an extreme weather change, such as a snowstorm or heat wave. If you’re still stumped, consulting with a pro can help you diagnose your tree’s specific problem.

If an arborist is certified by the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA), the highest level of certification available is ISA Board Certified Master Arborist. According to the ISA, this credential is reserved for arborists “who have reached the pinnacle of their profession.” Check your arborist’s credentials before hiring to confirm their level of training and expertise.

Late winter is ideal, but if you’re pruning apple trees in the spring, prune them as early as possible in the season. You want to ensure your tree is just creeping out of dormancy and hasn’t started pushing out new growth. If you prune your tree too late into spring, you generally won’t see results until the following year.

That said, there’s no pruning season for unhealthy growth. Remove dead, dying, or diseased branches as soon as you notice them, regardless of the time of year.

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