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San's Tree Service Inc
4.8(
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Trimming

Serving Mills River, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I hired this company for tree removal, and they did an outstanding job from start to finish. They safely removed several large trees from my property, worked efficiently, and handled everything with great care. The crew was knowledgeable, well-organized, and made sure the area was completely clean before they left. Excellent service—highly recommended for any tree removal needs!"
Response time3 hrs
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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JMS Tree Service LLC
4.9(
22
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Stump - Remove+3 more

Serving Mills River, NC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

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Emergency services offered

"JMS tree service was great. I had a tree removed. It was a very pleasant experience. They where on time. Very efficient and professional. Tree was taken down and all limbs removed. I will use them again and I highly recommend them to others."
Response time6 hrs
Response rate89%
35 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Thickett-B-Gone
5.0(
11
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving Mills River, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

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"Ron and his team did a very good job removing the trees, and they even cleaned our gutters out for us- no extra charge! I would DEFINITELY recommend these pros. 5 stars!"
Response time4 hrs
Response rate96%
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
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DB's Landworks
5.0(
8
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - Remove

Serving Mills River, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very professional, timely at a good price, actually hired him to perform another project after the excavation and clearing of the storm damage and again they exceeded expectations. at a great price definitely my go to person."
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Above All Tree Service
4.8(
44
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+5 more

Serving Mills River, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This is the second time I have used Ruben and his crew. They are the best! Not just the work but the prices too! They are also very kind, after one of my trees were cut the foreman notice the stump had an "Owl" formation and instead of hauling asked me if I wanted to keep it. It was perfect because I teach. :-) they even set up for me in yard. they will never take advantage of you."
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Completely topping a plum tree is a risky business. Cut too much, and you’ll kill your tree. That said, you do need to trim the top of your tree to encourage bushy growth, maintain your tree’s vase shape, and limit size. 

A plum tree's central leader (or trunk) should never extend more than 3 feet above the highest branch. When you first plant your tree, cut the central leader so it’s 2 to 3 feet tall. As it grows, cut it back 12 to 20 inches until it reaches its desired height. Never prune more than one-third of the new growth.

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.

A pro can guide you on the alternatives to tree topping depending on the specific issues within your trees. For example, if you’re dealing with breakage and cracks in your tree, they may suggest canopy reduction, which removes less than 25% of the tree’s limbs. If you’re dealing with lesser damage, some intentional pruning may be all you need. If you’re looking to get a clearer view through your tree, the pro may also try windowing or skirting your tree.

Peach trees don’t tend to live as long as other types of trees and crops. They tend to last only about 12 years, and you shouldn’t expect to see a full peach harvest each of those years, either. Young peach trees need a few years to get established before they produce fruit, but you should have plenty of peaches for your pies and cobblers during their mature years, around years four through eight.

Trees aren't big fans of moving, and they do go into shock during a transplant. Although most carefully thought-out tree transplants see the tree recover from the shock just fine, there is always a risk of having an unsuccessful move. Proper preparation, timing, and diligent aftercare are crucial to minimize the risks when transplanting a tree.

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