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Q: How close can trees get to power lines before they’re dangerous?

• <div><p>While trees can grow in the curb strip between the sidewalk and the street, this placement often poses the problem of <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/know-dangers-trees-and-power-lines.htm">interfering with overhead power lines</a>. It&rsquo;s best to consult your local utility provider and tree planting service before transplanting a tree that might grow into power lines. Also, you should never work within 20 feet of a live power line to avoid the risk of electric shock. Tree branches should never touch nearby power lines, so it&rsquo;s essential to ensure your tree isn&rsquo;t in danger of growing too close to them.</p></div>

Q: Do I need permission to take a tree down?

• <div><p>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. </p></div>

Q: Can you cut the top off a plum tree?

• <div><p>Completely topping a plum tree is a risky business. Cut too much, and you&rsquo;ll kill your tree. That said, you do need to trim the top of your tree to encourage bushy growth, maintain your tree&rsquo;s vase shape, and limit size. </p><p>A plum tree's central leader (or trunk) should never extend more than 3 feet above the highest branch. When you first plant your tree, cut the central leader so it&rsquo;s 2 to 3 feet tall. As it grows, cut it back 12 to 20 inches until it reaches its desired height. Never prune more than one-third of the new growth.</p></div>

Q: How far back can you prune a plum tree?

• <div><p>Generally, you&rsquo;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. </p><p>Never remove more than 30% of a tree&rsquo;s foliage during pruning&mdash;even if your tree is really overgrown. Removing this much foliage at a time could kill your tree.</p></div>

Q: Why hire a professional to remove tree stumps?

• <div><p>Ensures complete removal and mitigates risks of underground root damage.</p></div>

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Last update on September 16, 2025

Reviewed in September 2025
Casey is very knowledgeable, and easy to work with. He is older and wiser than I am, and that helps. All around a great company.
OKCPowerCare
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Reviewed in February 2024
Tito painted 400 foot pipe fence for us, they did a good job.
Tito Painting
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Reviewed in March 2023
They built me a 6ft privacy fence and did a great job. Very friendly and easy to work with. Kept me informed along the process. Definitely would recommend.
Once and Done Handyman Service
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Reviewed in January 2023
Caliber was on time, very thorough, reviewed critical items with me and provided a very thorough report. I highly recommend this service.
Caliber Property Inspections, LLC
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Reviewed in April 2022
Great response time very friendly definitely well worth the money will definitely recommend to anyone that needs some bigger items removed!!!!
TrashIt Junk Removal and Hauling
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Reviewed in May 2019
Great job fair price.Will do all my future tree jobs. Thanks David
Tall Timber Tree Services
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Reviewed in November 2018
Wonderful, great service and people to work with. We are repeat customers and living in Oklahoma, if we ever need a new roof again, we will be calling Covenant Roofing Inc.
Covenant Roofing Inc
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Reviewed in October 2018
Great service GREAT people they came out and did a energy audit and had the report ready to go in a couple of days
Nu Energy
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Reviewed in April 2018
Scheduling department is good as well as their customer service. The tech was very nice.
Wichita-Snider Mechanical, Inc.
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Reviewed in January 2018
I was very happy with their service. They did it quicker than they had anticipated and I was very happy with everything.
Rogers' Metal Homes & Buildings
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Burlton Landscapes and Tree

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Serving Temple, OK and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

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Small jobs welcome

"They did a great job, my massive pecan tree was removed in one day with no mess left behind! I will use them in the future, great service and great pricing."

Response time7 hrs

Response rate92%

Serving Temple, OK and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

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Emergency services offered

"G-bro did an excellent job cleanup leaves and assorted debris to t collected over the years. I have asthma and allergy issues , so it’s good to know we have someone like G-Bro to lend a helping hand at a reasonable price. Will use again."

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Serving Temple, OK and surrounding areas

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I'm a third generation window treatment specialist I have 7 years experience installing All of the top brand window coverings. I'm very thorough and I take pride in all that I work on. I always make sure that the customer's happy before I leave and leave the place like I found it or better.

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Earth and Arbor Tree Service

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Serving Temple, OK and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Earth and Arbor does extremely good work. Caleb and Jake are very knowledgeable and take real pride and care in what they do. They come highly recommended from us for any tree trimming, landscaping, sprinkler system maintenance, as well as consultation regarding tree and plant health. These people really know what they are doing."

Recommended by100%of homeowners

Serving Temple, OK and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did not have to haul the cuttings off, but I asked for it to be cut to size that I could handle. Several of the logs were too large to lift."

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Response time1 day

Response rate100%

Recommended by93%of homeowners

Serving Temple, OK and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

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Emergency services offered

"Yes very professional & gret job all around highly recommend him for your tree trimming & other yard projects"

Response time8 hrs

Response rate100%

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Van the Veterans Tree and Lawncare

4.8(

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Serving Temple, OK and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great those men know what they doing, if I have more Hugh trees to remove up against my house, I will call them"

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Bedlam Home Services LLC

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Serving Temple, OK and surrounding areas

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Big Tree-Great Job! Kept me informed and did exactly what they said they would do. Professional!"

Response time9 hrs

Response rate92%

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Starting Over Complete Lawn Care & Tree Service

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Serving Temple, OK and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"After several attempts at getting someone I've to trim our trees, Tim came over last yesterday and started work. 3-1/2 his later, he was done, property cleaned, and he did a super job. Very pleased!"

Response time2 hrs

Response rate100%

Recommended by100%of homeowners

Serving Temple, OK and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Fantastic service and fantastic results! I would highly recommend Gr8r Than Energy!"

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Tree Service questions, answered by experts

While trees can grow in the curb strip between the sidewalk and the street, this placement often poses the problem of interfering with overhead power lines. It’s best to consult your local utility provider and tree planting service before transplanting a tree that might grow into power lines. Also, you should never work within 20 feet of a live power line to avoid the risk of electric shock. Tree branches should never touch nearby power lines, so it’s essential to ensure your tree isn’t in danger of growing too close to them.

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.

Completely topping a plum tree is a risky business. Cut too much, and you’ll kill your tree. That said, you do need to trim the top of your tree to encourage bushy growth, maintain your tree’s vase shape, and limit size.

A plum tree's central leader (or trunk) should never extend more than 3 feet above the highest branch. When you first plant your tree, cut the central leader so it’s 2 to 3 feet tall. As it grows, cut it back 12 to 20 inches until it reaches its desired height. Never prune more than one-third of the new growth.

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.

Ensures complete removal and mitigates risks of underground root damage.

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