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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

Warranties offered

"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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+13

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
4.8(
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Serving Columbus, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I contacted Angie’s list on a Saturday and Sunday morning he arrived with his crew. He designed a waterfall and pond in my yard that desperately needed help. The price was reasonable and included all the supplies. He was very friendly and I am VERY pleased with the outcome. Thanks so much! I highly recommend and would hire him again for landscaping."
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Response time1 day
Response rate97%
26 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Absolute Property Management
4.7(
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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
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

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.

Sometimes, knowing when you need tree-trimming services is straightforward, and other times, you have to do some investigating. Some tell-tale signs that you should have your tree trimmed include:

  • A poorly-formed tree with unruly branches, which makes the tree appear odd-shaped. 

  • A tree with tall or large branches that interfere with power lines or your home’s exterior.

  • A tree that provides too much shade in the yard due to branch overgrowth.

Trees are beneficial to the environment and wildlife. If you have an old tree, but it’s healthy, it may be best to avoid cutting it down. However, if it’s showing signs of bug infestation, disease, or is potentially hazardous, then you should contact a tree removal company to cut it down. 

If you are unsure whether you should have it removed or not, then speak with an arborist to determine what is best.

Tree removal can be quite expensive, especially for larger projects, but you can use the following tips to help keep costs down:

  • Do the yard cleanup afterward yourself

  • Choose to leave the logs on your property and split them yourself

  • Opt to leave the stump in the ground and tackle stump grinding yourself

  • Pull permits for tree removal, if necessary, to avoid fines

  • Pay to have multiple trees removed at once

  • Remove tree in the late winter or early spring during off-season

How often and long you should water a tree depends on the species and if it is mature or newly planted. The amount of water is also based on the tree's size. A good rule of thumb is approximately 5 gallons per inch of the trunk's diameter.

Adjusting watering to the recommended suggestions for the tree type and weather conditions is vital. For instance, watering trees during a drought is necessary, and you may need to water more frequently than usual.

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