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A&H Precision Tree Service, LLC
4.4(
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Merritt, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

"Firstly, I was extremely impressed with how quickly they scheduled the work. They accommodated my schedule and answered all questions. The crews were easy to work with. They left my yard in the best shape possible. The price for the work was fair. I will recommend A&H Precision Tree Service without reservation."
Response time8 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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KC Company Landscaping
5.0(
9
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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."
Back yard makeover
Final product
First day of getting started
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Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Greener Lawns
5.0(
7
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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

"Greener Lawns is an outstanding Lawn Care company that I will be using moving forward. Willie showed up on time and provided me with a fair price for the services I requested. His operation is professional and he provided a world-class service. Now my lawn is better than it has ever been."
Green Lawn
Response time2 days
Response rate100%
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Tree Service questions, answered by experts

Yes, tree roots can regenerate after they’re pruned or cut. In fact, trimming can stimulate new growth, especially in healthy trees. The tree’s roots can still grow back even after a tree is cut down, (and learning how to get rid of regrowing tree roots is a separate feat). Still, if you don’t wish to harm a tree, pruning the roots should be done with extreme care, and ideally by a professional.

A few signs a tree may be dead is if the leaves are dead and there are no signs of new blooms. You can also perform a scratch test on some of the branches to check the condition of the cambium layer beneath the bark.

If it is green, it is still alive, but if several are dry, brittle, and brown, the tree may be dying or dead. Always consult an arborist before assuming your tree is dead because you may be able to save it.

If a disease has attacked and destroyed the roots, then the tree may fall over as soon as it has died or while part of it is still alive. Trees that die with their roots left in place tend to stay standing for much longer, but those roots will decay eventually, allowing gravity to do the rest.

Tree experts don’t advise against digging through tree roots, but instead encourage caution and consultation with a local arborist to make sure you don’t damage the tree’s structure or interrupt its water or nutrient intake. An arborist can recommend specific practices when digging and help prune the roots or dig a trench for utilities with a tool that can remove soil without touching the tree’s roots.

The ideal depth of a tree notch depends on the tree, but it should usually be between 20% and 25% of the tree’s depth. However, if the tree is leaning towards the direction of the notch, it can be cut more shallowly—at as little as 10% of the depth. When the tree is leaning away from the direction it needs to be felled, you can cut deeper, closer to 30%.

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