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RYAN CUNNINGHAM SERVICES
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Serving Albany, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

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Emergency services offered

"Service said that they would be at my house Thursday morning. Ryan Cunningham Service came on time trimmed my oak tree, and cleaned up tree branches and limbs from the tree. Professional service with nice employees."
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Ramsey & Family Tree Service
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Serving Albany, OH and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

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Customers say: Super punctual

"Cody and his team of professionals did a wonderful job under stressful and hazardous conditions. We had a tree fall into another tree as a result of a lightning strike. They were there with an hours to help us litigate further damage to the property. I would highly recommend Cody and Ramsey Tree Service for any of your Tree Service needs. In fact, Cody will be my first call. Going forward for any type of tree or arborist needs."
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+5

Response time2 days
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Recommended by92%of homeowners
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KBR Evergreen Arbor
3.7(
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Serving Albany, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The crew was very timely and professional. They were very informative and I would certainly recommend to anyone who needs tree or yard work done."
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90 Foot Spruce
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90 Foot Spruce

+6

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by63%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

It depends on the type of tree. Typically, late spring on the cusp of winter is ideal for trees about to emerge from dormancy and produce new buds. That said, late fall is ideal for certain deciduous trees prone to bleeding sap. Avoid trimming trees in early spring, when they’re prone to disease.

The ideal depth of a tree notch depends on the tree, but it should usually be between 20% and 25% of the tree’s depth. However, if the tree is leaning towards the direction of the notch, it can be cut more shallowly—at as little as 10% of the depth. When the tree is leaning away from the direction it needs to be felled, you can cut deeper, closer to 30%.

As a general rule, the protected area should be about 1½ times as wide as the canopy of the tree’s leaves. This digging measurement can vary by tree species and the age of the tree. Of course, that can be a lot of fencing for larger trees, which is why our first step is about making difficult decisions on which trees to save.

Whether tree roots will continue to grow after a tree has been cut down depends on the species. Some tree roots will eventually die because they can no longer get nutrients through photosynthesis. However, other species that reproduce through root sprouts can continue to grow and produce new sprouts for seven years or more. For example, the roots of elms, ficus, and willows tend to regrow aggressively, while the roots of pines, oaks, and maples will typically die. To determine if a root system is still active, look for new sprouts on the old trunk, stump, or any exposed roots.

In the short term, you’ll have a lot of fallen trees to deal with. Tree removal services costs typically start at $200 per tree and increase based on species and size. Then, you’ll have to deal with the loss of trees: That means a loss of shade and a greater risk of rain runoff and erosion. Also, you’ll miss out on the health and aesthetic benefits of having trees on your property, which could even affect the resale value of your home.

That being said, cutting down a tree it’s not always a bad idea. Trees growing too close to rooftops can present fire hazards or debris problems. You may need to remove diseased or dying trees to prevent future issues.

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