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Avatar for Brinker Tree and Land Service
Brinker Tree and Land Service
4.9(
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Serving Northwest, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jason and his crew worked efficiently and quickly to take down our 50 + foot tree. They cleaned up and barely knew they had been here. We are having them come back to trim out a few other trees on the property. Great to work with, we would definitely recommend them for your project!!"
Soundview Farm
Beau Rivage golf course
Myrtle Grove
Myrtle Grove
Myrtle Grove

+5

Response time1 day
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Forest Outdoor Living, LLC
5.0(
11
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Serving Northwest, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Forest Outdoor Living LLC is your industry expert in Wilmington and the surrounding areas. We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will ensure that we will treat your home, as we would treat our own. Give us a call today, we look forward to working with you!\n

6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Monkey Junction Tree Services
5.0(
12
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Serving Northwest, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great experience working with Samuel and Alberto. I had them check some bushes on both of the Lansdowne entrances signs that developed mold, and they handled everything professionally from start to finish. The bushes were large (around 8 ft) with big stumps, and they removed them carefully and efficiently. Fair pricing and helped with the cracked left the edge on the neighborhood sign. Highly recommend."
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MJ Tree Service before - January 2026
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MJ Tree Service before - January 2026

+54

Response time1 day
Response rate88%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Garden of Eva Landscaping, LLC
4.6(
208
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Serving Northwest, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"Garden of Eva did a great job transforming my yard to a much nicer looking area. The guys who were here, Scottie, etc were very friendly and answered all my questions. The only thing I would suggest is perhaps a handout with instructions on what and how to water and how often.. Good service over all and especially letting me pay in installment plan. Thannks."
Yard Makeover w/fountain
before makeover
Yard Makeover w/fountain
Pool area makeover
pool area before

+8

Response time9 hrs
136 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by74%of homeowners
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Universal Green Garden Landscaping, Inc.
4.6(
44
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Serving Northwest, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Complete overhaul of my yard. Cleaning up, sod install, irrigation system, creating plant beds, and mulching. Brought the most beautiful top soil Iâ ve ever seen! All done in a timely efficient manner. Thank you Fernando."
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+16

Response time7 hrs
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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McFarland Land Clearing
5.0(
5
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Serving Northwest, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They did awesome job, easy to work with. They are family ran, work was done in a timely manner. I had trees removed and stumps grinder, was completely satisfied would hire again."
Tree removal
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Most plum trees are pruned into a vase or open wine glass shape. They’ll have a shorter central leader (the trunk) that supports three to four main branches. Of course, this isn't always the case. If you have a European plum tree, you can grow it in a pyramid shape. Let the central leader extend the length of the tree and prune smaller branches to create the pyramid.

Palm trees are unique in that their roots don't grow straight down; they grow horizontally. Typically, palm tree roots go down between 12 and 36 inches deep. The roots grow far and wide from the base of the palm tree to absorb as much water and soil nutrients as possible. In addition, the horizontal roots are also very strong—keeping palm trees stable and helping them sway during storms.

In general, trees should be planted no closer than 15 to 20 feet from your foundation. For larger trees with far-reaching roots like maples, oaks, or poplars, a good guide is to plant as many feet from your home as the tree’s height is expected to reach at maturity. Some trees, like elms and willows, should only be planted far from where their roots may encounter sewer or water lines.

Some people prefer to leave or even carve a leftover stump, but we recommend removing it if possible. You can often dig out smaller trunks with a shovel once they have died and dried out. You can have stumps professionally removed, or request a service to grind them down to ground level so they can be replaced with other landscaping or objects.

There are a few instances in which removing a tree is the best option. You might do this if the tree looks to be a major danger—potentially falling onto your home, your car, or other parts of your property—or it’s diseased beyond repair. A tree that is growing too close to your house might need to be removed to prevent mold growth.

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