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KC Company Landscaping
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Tree Removal

Serving Merritt, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

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"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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Greener Lawns
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Trees & Shrubs - Treat, Protect and Maintain

Serving Merritt, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2025

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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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Trees that flower in the spring—like dogwood, cherry, magnolia, and pear—should not be pruned during the winter. These spring-flowering plants grow buds on old growth, so you’ll actually remove what would’ve been gorgeous flowering foliage. Instead, wait to prune until right after they bloom, when the flowers fade.

Aside from removing dead or diseased branches, you should prune your trees somewhere between every one and three years. Some people—particularly commercial farmers—prune their apple trees yearly to produce higher yields. This is the best way to promote tree health. That said, the average homeowner can get away with hard-pruning their mature apple tree every other year or every three years. 

Bradford pear trees bloom in early spring with small white flowers. They typically flower for at least two weeks. In bloom, these trees often emit a foul-smelling odor that’s often compared to rotting fish. Bradford pear trees will sometimes bloom in the fall due to drought or other stress-inducing conditions. 

Leaf removal costs between $400 and $1,000 per acre on average. Nationally, the cost of leaf removal averages about $350. Cost factors for this project include lawn size, leaf removal method, tree density, location, and the time required to do the job. If your lawn removal service charges based on lawn size, you can expect to pay $0.02 to $0.10 per square foot.

You can remove a small tree from your yard if there’s space for the tree to fall, you have the right tools and safety equipment, and you follow a clear plan of action. You’ll just want to follow the steps above carefully, and ideally, you will have experience doing similar tasks. If you have any doubts that you can do this project safely, though, you should hire a pro.

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