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AJ Home Builder LLC
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Tree RemovalTree Trimming

Serving Surf City, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"AJ HB took down 5 crepe Myrtle trees that were too near the house and sick with fungus. They ground the stumps, cut back some pampas grass and hauled away all the debris. Then I asked him to do our pine straw. He’s a hard worker, showed up when he said he would and gave us a fair price. Communication between us was very good and he’s super polite and aims to please the customer. Would definitely hire again."
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Amore Tree Services LLC
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Surf City, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Best tree service this side of the Carolina's. There's no way I would use any other tree service, he's professional, and you can tell he re-invests into himself and his company by his expertise and professional equipment. Truly a dedicated man. 10/10"
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WR Land Services LLC
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Tree Removal

Serving Surf City, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"As a General Contractor, I need reliable material deliveries. Time is crucial for me. In my experience with Wade at WCR, I have been blown away by their service, reliability, and genuine care for their customers. I never have to worry about how to move materials, because their knowledge and experience manage all of the logistics. Their prices are very competitive, so I m able to use their services without breaking the bank. I have been and will be a longtime customer. I suggest others do the same."
Forestry Mulching
Recommended by75%of homeowners
SydNature Services LLC
New to Angi
Tree Trimming

Serving Surf City, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Hi, I’m Gerald, a dependable and hardworking professional who takes pride in providing quality service and treating every customer’s home with care and respect. I have hands-on experience with moving, furniture handling, plumbing assistance, maintenance, material handling, and other residential and commercial work.\n\nWhen you hire me, you can expect professionalism, attention to detail, safe work practices, and a commitment to getting the job done right. I understand that inviting someone into your home requires trust, and I work hard to earn that trust on every job.\n\nMy goal is simple: provide dependable service, take care of your property, and leave every customer satisfied with the work.

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McKinley Grant
New to Angi
Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Stump - Remove

Serving Surf City, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Hey y’all! I’m JD Dupree, owner of Bottomland Turf & Landscaping. \n\nI started this company with a passion for creating clean, beautiful outdoor spaces that homeowners can be proud of. Whether you need a fresh mulch or pine straw installation, yard maintenance, trimming, house or patio washing, bedding installation, or a new hardscape, I’m here to help bring your vision to life.\n\nAt Bottomland Turf & Landscaping, we believe in quality work, honest service, and treating every yard like it’s our own. We take pride in paying attention to the details and making sure our customers are happy with the finished product.\n📍 Serving our local community\n📞 Call or text JD at (252) 253-9958\n📧 Email: [email protected]\n💰 Free Estimates\nThank you for considering Bottomland Turf & Landscaping for your next outdoor project. We look forward to working with you!

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Arborists questions, answered by experts

If a tree isn’t pruned, it can inhibit proper growth and fruit production, cause damage to both the tree and your property, and create entry points for pests and diseases. Pruning a tree enhances its stability, appearance, shape, and growth. Pruning trees regularly can also save you money long-term by avoiding overgrown or dangerous dying trees.

The best time to transplant a tree is when it is dormant. For many trees, this means either in the fall after the leaves have dropped (around October or November) or in early spring before new growth begins (around March). The ideal timing can depend on the type of tree. Deciduous trees do well when moved in early spring or fall, while evergreens are best transplanted in early spring or late summer. For example, pine trees are best moved in early fall, but maples prefer late fall. Avoid transplanting in winter, as the frozen or hard, cold soil poses a significant risk to the roots and prevents the tree from acclimating properly.

It will take you anywhere from 15 minutes to two hours per tree stump to grind and remove the stump from the ground. The larger the size, the longer it will take to remove the stump. Also, keep in mind that rocky soil may require local excavation services to loosen up large boulders before you can begin to remove the tree stump.

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.

Generally speaking, you’ll want to avoid flush cuts, which are cuts made as extremely close to the trunk or main branch. These cuts can weaken your tree, lower its natural defense mechanisms, and even cause decay. You’ll also want to avoid tree topping, which is the total removal of the leader and upper main branches of a tree. 

Most pros will advise against either of these methods, which is why hiring a pro is often the best choice when it comes to tree trimming.

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