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AJM LAND PROS LLC
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Tree Stump - Remove

Serving Old Forge, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"Showed up very professional, got the job done in a timely fashion and checked up through the process of the job to make sure it was getting done the way I wanted. Would highly reccommend to others looking for any prep work or landscaping needs"
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Riffle Lawn Care & More
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Tree Trimming

Serving Old Forge, NY and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

"Absolutely fabulous! I had an overgrown lawn about 3ft high and they didn’t even blink! Just said no problem! They were also the only people I called that actually answered their phone.& I didn’t have to leave a msg with a computer prompt that kept cutting me off. They even came to ck out the job first. It was a huge job and they are miracle workers. I will be utilizing their services for years to come. 10 stars! Definitely recommend them."
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Down Right Tree Experts
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Old Forge, NY and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Down Right Tree Experts was everything they advertised. They showed up when they said they would, did the job just like they said they would, and when they left my yard was cleaned up. I highly recommend them, and will be calling them back in the future when i need their services again. Great job guys. Thanks"
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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.

For trimming trees, your best tool is a pair of pruning shears or loppers. Both options work best for branches that are under 3 inches in diameter. Trimming trees with a larger diameter may require a robust tool like a small chainsaw or a handsaw, so take into account your tree’s diameter when deciding between tools.

Although the terms tree trimming and tree pruning are used interchangeably, they are very different types of tree maintenance. Tree trimming involves enhancing the appearance of your tree by removing unruly branches, providing your tree with ample sunlight and nutrients and prevents unsightly overgrowth. 

Tree pruning helps keep your trees disease-free. This process removes unhealthy growths, dead branches, and other unhealthy parts of the tree. It’s more common for deciduous and ornamental trees but not so common for evergreen trees. To determine which method you need, discuss it with a tree trimming specialist.

Since each tree is different, it’s impossible to say how long a dead tree can remain on your property. While it could be days, months, or even years, it’s highly likely that, at some point, the tree will fall. In the meantime, dying or dead trees can become a haven for pests, so it’s best to have them removed sooner rather than later.

We recommend removing the stump, and grinding is a popular way to do it. You can also dig out small stumps or stumps that have fully decayed instead of grinding them. However, don’t try using acids or fire for killing a tree stump, which is a fire hazard and illegal in many areas.

Leaving the stump alone invites eventual problems, including attracting termites, mold, and fungi.

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