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Avatar for J&J Tree Care
J&J Tree Care
5.0(
8
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Greencastle, PA and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Wonderful! I will only use J and J tree service for my yard. This is the second big job they have completed for us and not only do they do an excellent job, but Richard is knowledgeable and goes above and beyond to fix other landscaping issues I have without me even asking! I highly recommend and will use over and over!"
Large maple tree blown over by storm. When arriving to the home
In hickory tree installing cable
100+ yr old chestnut oak tree
Tree was in a spot to where no equipment could be brought in. 
This is where experience and climbing trees safely pays off.
Installing eye rings into tree to secure cables

+16

Recommended by100%of homeowners
Miller's Tree Service
4.9(
17
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Tree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove - For Business

Serving Greencastle, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Joel Miller responded to our request to remove 2 large trees and brush (leaving the wood), and grind 3 large stumps. His estimate was HALF of the quotes provided by others! Joel's performance was AMAZING!!! He worked alone on our project and never stopped until everything was done. He is a one-man professional who did it all and appeared tireless! He worked in 98+ degree heat and 100% humidity, he climbed, cut, dropped each tree with accuracy and impressive "ease". He even removed and raked up the sawdust in the yard, leaving it ready for grass seed, and cut the remaining wood to 18" lengths, thereby helping our son as he was taking the wood for firewood. Joel simply did a highly professional and stunning job. This young man is deserving of YOUR business. He is beginning his own company and will work just as tirelessly for you. If you are looking for reasonable pricing, a hard worker, and a top-notch professional, use Joel Miller. He also does other landscape jobs and I'm sure he does those just as professionally."
Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Zeiset Painting Contractors
4.8(
36
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Tree Stump - Remove

Serving Greencastle, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 1981

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"These men are very clean cut, hard-working individuals. During our business dealings I highly suspect these men answer to a higher power. I would highly recommend them to anyone."
Response time9 hrs
Response rate93%
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Go-Getters Washing
4.6(
28
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree Stump - Remove - For Business

Serving Greencastle, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Austin was friendly and professional. He and his coworker worked well together and finished the job quickly. Our half stone and half siding house in the woods looks great! The surface areas look fantastic, too! We would hire this company again, for sure."
1st coat before shine!
Main Patio
Side of house
After
After

+6

Response time10 hrs
Response rate96%
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Swope Tree Care & Construction
4.1(
15
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+3 more

Serving Greencastle, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired John and I cannot recommend him enough! Great estimate, timely, and did above and beyond what was expected. His team was respectful a d his price was very fair. I recommend him to anyone to has a tree or exterior lawn job. John removed a substantial Large Maple tree that was covering half of my homes roof, and ground the stump. He took out 2 overgrown 20â arborvitaes, 2 large pine trees and 30-40 year old shrubs. I was very impressed with the results, thank you John."
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

You should not trim an oak tree in the summer. Oak trees are especially susceptible to disease, and open tree wounds are an invitation for beetles that carry tree-killing fungus. If there’s no risk that the oak tree will do damage to your property or hurt someone, it’s best to save the trimming for fall or winter. If you can, seal the wound with latex to prevent fungus from getting inside.

It is possible to burn out a tree stump if it is dried out and in an area of your property with a large buffer. Drill holes in the stump and dig around the base so it burns more easily. Then, build a small campfire on top using kindling and firewood. You’ll need enough to keep the fire going for many hours to completely burn out the stump, especially if it’s large. 

Monitor the fire closely to ensure it doesn’t spread, and have a hose on hand if it starts to get out of control. When the fire is out, break apart the burned stump and dig out what’s left of it.  

If this sounds like a good option, learn more about how to burn a tree stump before attempting it, as it does come with risks.

Sometimes, knowing when you need tree-trimming services is straightforward, and other times, you have to do some investigating. Some tell-tale signs that you should have your tree trimmed include:

  • A poorly-formed tree with unruly branches, which makes the tree appear odd-shaped. 

  • A tree with tall or large branches that interfere with power lines or your home’s exterior.

  • A tree that provides too much shade in the yard due to branch overgrowth.

For safety reasons, leaning trees are best removed by a professional, as they may often tear away from the hinge, causing you to lose control over where the tree falls. If you choose to cut down a tree leaning slightly, avoid cutting off root protrusions before you start. Make your hinge a little longer than usual by cutting it deeper (up to 30% of the diameter) and applying a wedge into the felling cut on the side the tree is leaning. Stand away from the direction the tree leans while making your felling cut.

It’s not as common for Dutch elm disease to affect other types of trees, especially if the surrounding trees aren’t elms. However, it is possible for DED to spread to other trees, particularly in northern states, like Minnesota. In fact, it’s a good idea to use geography to identify wood and determine which types of trees are in your yard. 

Unfortunately, the complex and shallow root system of elm trees makes surrounding elm trees particularly vulnerable to DED. Early discovery is key!

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