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M & T Friendly Tree Service
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Serving Rutherfordton, NC and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Would highly recommend this company. They removed a large tree in my front yard.They were thorough and cleaned up as they went along leaving no big mess behind. This was our second time using them. Would use them again."
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Response time1 day
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Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Next Vision Services LLC
4.8(
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Serving Rutherfordton, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"NVS just completed my patio paver project on our new house. Over the years I have hired many contractors for various projects. I place these guys at the top of my list. I can't say enough about the professional service, attention to detail, communication, and finish product. I couldn't be happier with my results. Martin, the owner, was involved every step of the way. His crew was outstanding, and the finished product beautiful. If hardscape is what your looking for, at a very fair price, with professional people and results, look no farther than Next Vision Services."
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Response time1 day
Response rate97%
25 neighbors recently requested a quote
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DB's Landworks
5.0(
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Serving Rutherfordton, 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."
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Stump Buster & Tree Care LLC
5.0(
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Serving Rutherfordton, NC and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

At Stump Busters Tree Care, we take pride in providing reliable, honest, and professional tree services. With years of hands-on experience, we specialize in tree removal, trimming, storm cleanup, stump grinding, and property clearing. We focus on safety, quality work, and treating every customer’s property with respect. Whether it’s a small job or emergency cleanup, we work hard to get the job done right at a fair price.

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L & A Vegetation Services, LLC
New to Angi

Serving Rutherfordton, NC and surrounding areas

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My name is Gabriela, and I bring over 10 years of experience in the tree service industry. I take pride in providing reliable, honest, and professional work across North Carolina and beyond.\nI understand that inviting someone onto your property requires trust — that’s why I treat every job as if it were my own home. From small trimming jobs to large removals and emergency storm clean-up, I’m committed to doing the job safely and the right way the first time.\nFully licensed and insured. Available 24/7 when you need it most.

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Thompson Tree Service
New to Angi

Serving Rutherfordton, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of General Contractor services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!\n\n\n\n

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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Transporting a fully-grown tree requires heavy equipment, typically specialized for the task. A tree spade is a truck-mounted tool that removes the tree from the ground in one location, transports it, and places it in a new hole in a new location. A combination of mechanized shovels and lifts is necessary to move very large trees, and the exact tools often depend on location and the surrounding area.

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.

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.

In nature, there are many things that can cause a tree to die, including diseases, insects, and natural disasters such as fires or droughts. Non-natural methods of killing a tree include herbicides or manual intervention, such as cutting it down. Consult a tree removal professional about your options for naturally killing a tree.

If executed correctly your tree should survive after being transplanted to a new spot. However, effective transplanting requires six months, careful root pruning, safe transport to the new location, and replanting in prime soil conditions. You’ll also need an appropriately sized root ball for a complete tree transplant. A good rule of thumb is that, for every inch in diameter, your tree’s root ball needs to be around 11 inches. So a tree with a diameter of six inches needs a root ball of approximately 66 inches.

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