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Avatar for Grind and Gone Stump Grinding
Grind and Gone Stump Grinding
5.0(
261
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Serving Locust, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"The owner, Mr. McKown, has an awesome personality, offers fair in estimates and pricing, and does tree removal and stump grinding with great speed. I highly recommend. Trust my rating as I am very critical of services and rarely award 5 stars to anyone."
10 foot mound with 4 foot stump
10 foot mound with 4 foot stump
Driveway stump
Driveway stump complete
Stump Grind

+10

Response time2 hrs
Response rate94%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Carolina Landscaping and Tree Services LLC
4.9(
14
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Serving Locust, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Steven and his crew were able to come to my residence for the requested work the next day. They showed up on time, and performed the required tree limb removal & haul away in under 2 hours. They left the job site totally clean, and without any equipment damage to my lawn. I highly recommend Carolina Lawn and Tree for your next tree service needs!"
Jimmy
Jimmy
Jimmy
David
David

+57

Response time1 day
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Kelley's Tree Services
5.0(
13
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Serving Locust, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Kelley's Tree Service came through for me and did outstanding work ! I am so happy with their very reliable and affordable services. I had an ugly tree for years and they got the job done in one day and all the cleanup! I was so impressed !! They got rid of my stump as well and evened out my ground. Very polite workers and easy to work with the company to get what you want exactly done !!! Thank you again Kelley's Tree Service for your hard work and making my yard look great !!"
Tree removal
Tree removal
Tree removal
Tree removal
before

+52

10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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FIRST CHOICE TREE EXPERT CORP
4.9(
12
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Serving Locust, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"First Choice Tree Expert, Juan A. Garcia, and his team did an amazing job. They expertly tackled a very tall, partially dead pin oak tree on our front lawn needing to be removed, plus stump grinding and removal of a giant limb from our roof. This was a tough job, and we were on a deadline. First Choice really came through for us. We highly recommend Juan and his team. Thank you!"
Response time30 mins
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by63%of homeowners
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Evans Stump Grinding
5.0(
21
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Serving Locust, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Chad removed tree roots that were started to grow towards foundation and water system. Work was performed immediately, efficiently and professionally. This company is a pleasure to work with! The owner went out of his way to work around my schedule."
Response time4 hrs
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

You can shape a cherry tree by trimming vertical branches, dense branches, and intersecting branches. Your personal aesthetic comes into play, as well. If you want to simply thin and shape the tree, you can get away with trimming the aforementioned parts of your cherry tree. If you want to shorten branches, however, consider thinning cuts, which alter the length of the branches while encouraging light penetration, new buds and shoots, and a structurally-sound shape.

After a big storm, you may not be sure if a tree was struck or not. Look for the telltale long scars, like strips or gouges in the bark of the tree, running in sometimes jagged lines down the length of the trunk. These scars will often show vulnerable living wood inside the tree. It’s also common to see scorched or wilted leaves on the side or top of the tree where lightning struck.

Trees naturally want to grow upward, so one may straighten all by itself, though this only comes into play when a tree is leaning just a small amount. For trees growing into an awkward position or those leaning heavily in one direction, the above steps are necessary to ensure the tree gets back on the right path. This also holds true for trees planted in a spot with unstable soil.

Professionals ensure safety, prevent property damage, and handle debris efficiently.

You should plant trees at least 15 to 20 feet away from your house, and more if the tree will grow large and spread its limbs. Trees pose several dangers to houses when planted too close. They can litter the roof with leaves and branches, create fire hazards, make a ladder for larger pests, and even damage the foundation as their roots grow.

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