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Dagwood Tree, LLC
4.9(
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Serving Murphy, NC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Highly professional and skilled. Removed 15 large cypress trees that were infected and dead, ground the stumps and cleaned up our property. Highly recommend."
Response time1 day
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Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Holly Forest Tree Service
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Serving Murphy, NC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

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Customers say: True professional

"Great experience having this company cut down our tree. They not only cut the tree but left the area like one hadn’t even been there. From the first time we communicated with Oscar until the job was complete, he was very prompt to respond. Would highly recommend this company for services."
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Response time9 hrs
Response rate91%
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Patterson Excavation
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Serving Murphy, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 1998

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Customers say: True professional

"Within 15 minutes of posting the job on HomeAdvisor, Randy was at our property. On a Sunday! He gave us ideas to reduce the erosion and drainage issues at our home. The price was right where we expected, he showed up exactly when he said he would and completed the job on time. High quality workmanship!"
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Dirt Life Development Services, LLC
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Serving Murphy, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

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"We hired Jason to lawn maintenance work . He was professional, listened to what we needed done. Highly recommend and will use again. Thanks, Jason."
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Response time4 hrs
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Summit Land Development, LLC.
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Serving Murphy, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

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Emergency services offered

"Hands down the best experience we’ve had getting a project done. These guys went above and beyond giving us more than we expected. We highly recommend Summit Land Development. They will not disappoint. We are already looking to do another project in the near future!"
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Response time4 hrs
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Stonehenge Landscape Supply
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Serving Murphy, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

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"Stonehenge got involved in the project after shoddy work by another company. They had to rip out a fire pit, retaining wall and cement stone 15’x 20’ deck, haul it off and start from scratch. They rebuilt everything, built a hand rail and railing around the deck. They also Installed a lighting system as well as designed and built 2 sidewalks with inlaid stone on both the sidewalks and deck. The work was completed as promised in a timely manner. I would not hesitate to use them again."
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Taylor Properties Tree Service
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Serving Murphy, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

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Emergency services offered

Experienced Crew. Extensive training. general business description. Trip Charge over 40 miles. Owned and operated by the owner of Fat Buddies in Waynesville & Franklin. Emergency service with applicable fees outside regular business hours.\n

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Arborists questions, answered by experts

It is possible to burn out a tree stump if it is dried out and in an area of your property with a large buffer. Drill holes in the stump and dig around the base so it burns more easily. Then, build a small campfire on top using kindling and firewood. You’ll need enough to keep the fire going for many hours to completely burn out the stump, especially if it’s large. 

Monitor the fire closely to ensure it doesn’t spread, and have a hose on hand if it starts to get out of control. When the fire is out, break apart the burned stump and dig out what’s left of it.  

If this sounds like a good option, learn more about how to burn a tree stump before attempting it, as it does come with risks.

Generally, you’ll want to prune back the trunk by 1 to 2 feet each year to promote bushy growth. Doing so concentrates vegetative buds closer to the bottom of the tree, where you can easily harvest fruit. For side shoots that are a year old, leave at least six leaves. 

Never remove more than 30% of a tree’s foliage during pruning—even if your tree is really overgrown. Removing this much foliage at a time could kill your tree.

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.

In the case that a tree is growing directly on your property line, the cost of maintaining the tree is shared and is the property of both owners in common. In this case, all decisions regarding the maintenance of the tree must be made jointly, and both parties must agree on a course of action. You will need to agree with your neighbor about the cutting of any roots before you carry it out, and your neighbor must also consult with you before doing any trimming. Coming to an agreement with your neighbor about any shared trees ahead of necessary trimming and maintenance will make this process much simpler.

Generally, you do not have the right to take fruit from a neighbor's tree, even if the branches overhang your property. The fruit is considered the property of the tree's owner. While you may have the right to trim branches that cross into your yard, the fruit on them typically still belongs to your neighbor. However, laws can vary by state and municipality. In some areas, branches that extend into your yard or trees that straddle a property line may entitle you to some of the fruit. The best course of action is to speak with your neighbor, as they may be happy to share. If a conversation is not possible, check your local regulations before picking any fruit.

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