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M&D Property Solutions
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming+1 more

Serving Merritt, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"It has worked out so well for me and my family. And yeah, please do it all day. Please let me know if I can help. Please let me know when I get home, and I will be home in the next few days. Please let me know when I can get you. Please let me know when I get back. Please let me know if I need anything else. Please let me know if I can get you a text or text me or text or call me when I can."
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Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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HMF PROPERTY PRESERVATION
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Merritt, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Amazing! Extremely prompt, professional, and did the job to the highest standard. I would highly recommend Darnell and Man to get any job done!"
Demolition of brick and wood
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KC Company Landscaping
5.0(
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Tree Removal

Serving Merritt, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

"My personal property, I wanted to trim oak tree. They advised not at that time due tree hadn't gone dormant yet. Finally trmmed. Starting to look good. HOA - cleared ditch bank - trees/bushes. Looked good. Cleaned up debris."
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+7

Response time1 day
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Hands Of Gold
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Tree Trimming

Serving Merritt, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"He was very polite and professional. He did my yard way beyond than what I was expecting. His work is done with compassion and dedication to make it look it's best. I would definitely be calling him as the spring grass begins to grow. Thanks Hands Of Gold for making my yard look lively."
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Greener Lawns
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Trees & Shrubs - Treat, Protect and Maintain

Serving Merritt, NC and surrounding areas

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."
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Pruning trees is important for several reasons. It improves tree health and strength by removing dead, diseased, or unwanted branches, which in turn encourages new growth and can help treat disease. For fruit trees, proper pruning can lead to a larger and better-quality harvest. Pruning also enhances safety by removing weak limbs that could break and fall, potentially causing injury or property damage, especially during storms. Beyond these functional benefits, pruning can also improve a tree's appearance. To ensure pruning is done correctly for the tree's long-term health, consider hiring a professional.

Trees should be pruned every two to five years, depending on its age and type. Young trees should be inspected and pruned every two to three years. Mature trees should be inspected and trimmed every three to five years, and fruit trees should be pruned annually with a careful eye on seasonal growth. Evergreens typically don’t need pruning, unless branches or limbs are damaged, diseased, or harboring pests.

Light-bark trees are most notorious for producing lots of sap when wounded. These varieties include maples, birches, poplars, dogwoods, magnolias, and elms, and they will bleed more when the trees are dormant. That’s why it’s a good idea to prune them in the summer months rather than waiting until winter.

Generally, you should prune around 20% of an apple tree’s growth—and never more than 30%. This means that if you have a severely overgrown tree, it can take a few seasons to prune it back enough to produce the healthiest fruit. 

If you’re dealing with a newly planted or juvenile tree, hold off on pruning beyond the initial shaping. Wait at least a couple of seasons into fruit production since pruning can increase the number of water sprouts and unproductive foliage.

Many gardeners charge an hourly rate for their services, and your total cost will depend on the amount of services and the experience of the gardener. Gardeners with basic experience charge between $20 and $30 per hour, while a more experienced gardener can charge as much as $60 to $88 per hour.

The cost of lawn mowing is about $125, which you might need on a weekly or biweekly basis. However, the cost of soil testing averages about $1,450, which should only be done every three to five years. 

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