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Avatar for Oscar's Tree Services & Landscaping
Oscar's Tree Services & Landscaping
4.8(
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Serving Stem, NC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2013

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"Oscar's Tree Service provided a very competitive quote. They were able to work my job into a very tight timeframe and did excellent work. They avoided nearby landscaping when removing the tree and left the yard as clean as when they started. I would highly recommend them!"
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Response time8 hrs
Response rate87%
275 neighbors recently requested a quote
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M&T Friendly Tree Service
4.9(
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Serving Stem, NC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

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Emergency services offered

"This company delivered on what the job called for. Very professional. I had three large trees that came down in the storm week of August 4th. They cut them up and removed. Trimmed all the damaged trees. Hauled away all excess wood. Was able to mulch limbs back into our woods. They were able to spread the wood chips back into our natural areas. Went above and beyond what they said they would do. Arrived on time and finished in the time they had indicated. Pricing was far better than other quotes that I received. All my tree needs will be handled by M & T.."
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+12

Response time7 hrs
Response rate92%
46 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Americas Landscaping Service, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Stem, NC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

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Warranties offered

"America’s Landscape Co. has done many jobs for us over the years. Landscaping services including major pruning, pine straw install as well as drainage projects and hardscape. Antonio and his team are professional, courteous, and hardworking. They treat our yard as they would their own. Highly recommend!"
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3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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Legacy Tree Expert LLC
4.9(
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Serving Stem, NC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

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Emergency services offered

"LTE was very professional in their attitude and in completing the contracted job. They were quick efficient and cleaned up after themselves. If you didn't miss the tree - you wouldn't know they had been there. I would hire them again if the occasion arose."
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Tree trimming

+14

Response time8 hrs
Response rate96%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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AffluentView LLC
4.3(
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Serving Stem, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Weâ ve hired Gerardo in the past for tree service We had 20 pine trees removed due to 10 of them leaning close to our home He did exactly what I wanted done"
 hardscape & landscape
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+91

Response time4 hrs
Response rate98%
139 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Tree Tremors LLC
5.0(
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Serving Stem, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Tree tremors works quickly and efficiently to take care of my landscaping needs. When I called, they were able to set me an appointment by the weekend and also had the best prices in town. 10/10 recommend for anyone."
Response time2 days
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Ideally, you should wait to prune until trees have gone dormant in late fall to early winter. The worst times to prune trees are early fall and late summer, as pruning them so close to dormancy makes it difficult for the tree recover before it goes dormant for the season.

If it’s only a smaller branch that has died and you’re keeping an eye on the tree, it’s probably nothing to worry about. But if other nearby branches start dying off as well, or a very large branch dies, then you likely have a bigger problem. It’s time to watch for diseases and other problems and possibly get professional guidance on how to proceed.

Not all leaning trees are dangerous, but they can be a hazard as gravity may eventually cause them to fall. A key factor is whether the lean is new or has been present for a long time. Trees that have grown with a lean for years are not typically an immediate danger, but a sudden lean is a cause for concern as it often indicates weakening roots. If a tree is leaning more than 15% from vertical, you should consider having it straightened or transplanted. To be safe, it's always best to hire a professional arborist to inspect any leaning tree to assess the risk and avoid potential accidents.

We don’t recommend DIY tree trimming for a few different reasons. First, the tools required to trim a tree can be costly, up to $1,100 or more, for the ladders and specialized saws needed. 

Safety is another concern, especially when working with more mature trees. As a guideline, you should only DIY tree trimming when branches are less than two inches in diameter. Any more, and the safety risk becomes too high, which could lead to catastrophe. For this job, it’s safest to let a tree-trimming professional assess the work needed.

You may need permission to take a tree down. Check with your local ordinances about rules regarding tree removal and to gain any necessary permits. Check with your local ordinances or the fire department if you plan to burn the stump. Make sure you have all the steps in place before removing the tree, or contact a local tree removal service.

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