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M & T Friendly Tree Service
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Serving Columbus, NC and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

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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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Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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ZR Landscaping and Grading
4.5(
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Serving Columbus, NC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"ZR did a great job on our flagstone patio and walkway, rock beds, retaining wall, mulch beds and yard grading. The entire team was professional, listened to any concerns or questions, and remained agile to any changes we wanted. I would recommend them to anyone in the market for landscaping or hardscaping work."
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+92

Response time2 days
78 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Next Vision Services LLC
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Serving Columbus, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The Next Vision Services crew did an amazing job from start to finish with building my patio. they worked with me over the course of a few weeks to find the right colors and materials and created solutions that worked well for my needs and the homeowner's association. I would definitely recommend working with Next Vision Services for your hardscaping needs. They are more than professional and kind."
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Response time1 day
Response rate97%
26 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Absolute Property Management
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Serving Columbus, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Wonderful work! The job that Hunter, Hayden and Cory did on a few hours would have taken my husband and me several weekends to complete. The attention to detail was fantastic. We will definitely be calling on APM's services again!"
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Grass seeding

+13

Response time7 hrs
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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All Trax
4.9(
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Serving Columbus, NC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

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"Very dependable and honest company! Greg done everything he said he would do and more! Heâ s very knowledgeable in the land clearing and landscaping business! He also does demolition jobs as well! I would hire him again!"
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Response time10 hrs
Response rate96%
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Tree experts don’t advise against digging through tree roots, but instead encourage caution and consultation with a local arborist to make sure you don’t damage the tree’s structure or interrupt its water or nutrient intake. An arborist can recommend specific practices when digging and help prune the roots or dig a trench for utilities with a tool that can remove soil without touching the tree’s roots.

There are a few instances in which removing a tree is the best option. You might do this if the tree looks to be a major danger—potentially falling onto your home, your car, or other parts of your property—or it’s diseased beyond repair. A tree that is growing too close to your house might need to be removed to prevent mold growth.

We don’t recommend DIY tree trimming for a few different reasons. First, the tools required to trim a tree can be costly, up to $1,100 or more, for the ladders and specialized saws needed. 

Safety is another concern, especially when working with more mature trees. As a guideline, you should only DIY tree trimming when branches are less than two inches in diameter. Any more, and the safety risk becomes too high, which could lead to catastrophe. For this job, it’s safest to let a tree-trimming professional assess the work needed.

Pruning can impact cold hardiness—but it’s less about the exact temperature and more about temperature variation. Generally, you don’t want to prune trees when there’s a risk of temperatures suddenly dropping from 50 to 60 degrees Fahrenheit to 0 degrees Fahrenheit or below. A tree is most sensitive until 48 hours after it’s pruned.

Pruning trees during the summer can be a bad idea because the new growth will take place during the hottest months of the year, which can stress your tree out. Similarly, pruning during the early fall can be a bad idea, too, because you’d be stimulating new growth when most trees are aiming to go dormant. 

Pruning recommendations will vary by the type of tree, but generally, waiting until winter to prune your trees is a good idea.

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