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Hyler's Tree Service
4.9(
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Serving Hickory, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had a tree fall in my yard after a storm. I reached out to Hyler’s tree service and not only were they able to come very quickly the job was top notch. They truly go above and beyond and care deeply for each of their customers!"
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Response time10 hrs
Response rate91%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Carolina Tree Service
4.8(
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Serving Hickory, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Customers say: Quality work

"I have used this company on 3 different occasions so obviously they do great work. Jerman has always provided excellent customer service and goes above and beyond to make sure I am happy with the job. Jerman and his team removed an incredible amount of English ivy from my property, have cut down and removed several very large trees, and even made a fire pit circle out of cut logs. They also cut up and stacked firewood from a tree they cut down. You could not ask for a better tree removal service!"
Response time3 hrs
Response rate90%
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Huskins Stump Grinding
4.9(
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Serving Hickory, NC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Rodney Huskins did a fantastic job! He not only contacted me right away, he came out the same day and gave me a very competitive price. He scheduled the work the following week and showed up as promised. I will use him again when the need arises."
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Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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Sweet Carolina Tree Care
4.7(
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Serving Hickory, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They are professional and detailed. They removed the tree the mess and made a neat pill from stump grinding. I appreciate the care they took care of my property. I will highly recommend Samuel and his team to anyone."
Response time40 mins
Response rate91%
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Alexander Excavating, LLC
4.9(
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Serving Hickory, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Alexander Excavating are very professional and are experienced very well in their business. We hired them to bring crush and run for our driveway, (approximately 125ft) plus widening of the space in front of our garage. They were here to do the job within 2 days and did prove to be very good at their job! They used a dump truck to deliver the product (approx. 17 ton) of the crush and run (our specific job took 2-1/2 loads to complete) and used a skid steer to spread the gravel to extend from our garage to the back of our house and down the 125 ft driveway. They did a very excellent job and proved to be very quick and thorough in their work and we are so very happy with the way it turned out! We would highly recommend them to take care of your driveway needs and they are very knowledgeable in the type of product necessary to complete the job. Pricing was very comparable and they definitely took great care of us and our driveway needs!"
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Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by60%of homeowners
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Harrold’s Tree and Land Management
4.9(
7
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Serving Hickory, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Very friendly and professional. Was able to get my tree gone in one weekend along with cleanup! I highly recommend Lucas to anyone needing a tree gone or trimmed!"
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Response time6 hrs
Response rate96%
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

The best time to prune Japanese flowering cherry trees depends on where you live and the type of flowering cherry tree. Some trees benefit from being pruned toward the end of winter or early spring, after the last freeze. Meanwhile, other trees do well after blooming, in late spring or early summer. Avoid pruning your flowering cherry tree in the early winter, as this encourages open wounds that can lead to infections or infestations. 

DIY is risky and not recommended for large trees; professional services ensure safe removal and proper disposal.

Grinding down a tree helps reduce the risk of foundation damage and pests and even helps your home’s curb appeal. Stumps can also be a safety hazard. If grass grows above the stump and someone else mows your yard, they may be in for a rude awakening when they accidentally hit it.

It will take you anywhere from 15 minutes to two hours per tree stump to grind and remove the stump from the ground. The larger the size, the longer it will take to remove the stump. Also, keep in mind that rocky soil may require local excavation services to loosen up large boulders before you can begin to remove the tree stump.

The best time to trim trees is in late fall through winter when the tree has slowed its growing for the year. Cold weather stops insects and fungal growth from attacking a new tree wound. Summer and fall are considered the worst times to trim trees, but it’s permissible in certain scenarios, such as tree disease, damaged branches, or small, aesthetic cuts.

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