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C Gull Tree Service
4.6(
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Serving Emerald Isle, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"What else is there? They were very friendly, the gentleman did a great job and the price was reasonable. We will be calling for more help--this time with our trees!"
Large Tree Removal
Tree Trimming
Brush Hogging/Tractor Work
Land Clearing
Land Clearing/Stump Grinding

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Response time1 day
27 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Workhorse Residential and Commercial Services, LLC
4.9(
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Serving Emerald Isle, NC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Workhorse sent a crew of 4 to take down a medium sized, multi-trunk tree. They were finished in an hour and cleaned up afterwards. I was very pleased and recommend them highly. They are a handyman service so I'll be in contact with them about some future projects I have."
Response time1 day
Response rate89%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Greener Lawns
5.0(
7
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Serving Emerald Isle, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I use greener lawns for all my lawn care needs. Very professional and customer oriented. I would definitely and have recommended greener lawns for any lawn care services needed."
Green Lawn
Response time2 days
31 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Adam's Tree Service
5.0(
5
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Serving Emerald Isle, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Emergency services offered

Customers say: Quick response

"Adam's Tree Service did an amazing job with the five (5) trees I wanted taken down, taken away, and grinding down the stumps!! Had two other companies (referred by someone) come by and one agreed to a price, but never showed back up. After that, I looked up a tree service and Adam's Tree Service popped up. I called, and Adam's Tree Service was able to come by my property that day and we agreed on a price. The price was so reasonable for what I was asking. He told me that it could take his crew about 3 weeks before getting started but would call me to let me know when they will start (this is vacation property). Because of the price I was quoted, I worried that it would be another no show. Well, after only two weeks, I received a phone call to let me know that they would be at the property. When I returned to the property, all the work was done, and I was very satisfied!! I spoke with my neighbors who told me that she had never seen a tree service crew work as well as this crew worked. She said that she had spoken with them and they were very polite and worked hard. If I have any other trees to be removed, I will be calling Adam's Tree Service!!!! Also, I would highly recommend their services to everyone!!!!"
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

If you’re buying a small tree with lots of room to grow, expect to pay around $100 to $200 for a potted version. But if you’re buying a larger tree—say one over 10 feet—prices rise, starting in the $500 to $600 range and increasing quickly from there. Keep in mind that paying for professional palm tree planting or transplanting services will increase the cost.

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.

In general, trees should be planted no closer than 15 to 20 feet from your foundation. For larger trees with far-reaching roots like maples, oaks, or poplars, a good guide is to plant as many feet from your home as the tree’s height is expected to reach at maturity. Some trees, like elms and willows, should only be planted far from where their roots may encounter sewer or water lines.

Trimming a tree can take anywhere from just two hours to a full day, depending on the age of the tree, the number of trees, and the species. Young trees are generally easier to trim, as their branches are often thinner in diameter and easier to reach compared to mature trees. They also tend to be healthier. If you haven’t trimmed your trees before or it’s been a while, the process could take even longer.

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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