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First Choice Tree Service LLC
4.6(
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving Metal, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"First choice crew came this morning as promised. Had 3 large maple trees to be trimmed down which were all located close to and overhanging my neighbors house. The crew expertly dropped every limb in a small area safely away from the building. Would recommend this company to anyone who wants a professional job from beginning to clean up at a very reasonable price"
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+46

Response time11 hrs
Response rate97%
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Tall Tines Tree Care
5.0(
4
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Tree RemovalTree Trimming

Serving Metal, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Overall great experience with tall tines! They did an amazing job, were very professional, and made sure to clean up everything when they were done. The whole process was very smooth start to finish! I highly recommend them to anyone looking for reliable, quality tree trimming services. I will definitely be using them again!"
Tree Trimming
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Falling Branch Tree Services LLC
5.0(
7
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Tree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming - For Business

Serving Metal, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Joe did an excellent job removing two large maples and trimming limbs on others. He also pointed out potential problems on other trees and those that did not need attention. All work was done neatly and sooner than expected. Very professional, organized, and responsive."
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Go-Getters Washing
4.6(
28
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree Stump - Remove - For Business

Serving Metal, 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
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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 Metal, 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

No. Topping a tree refers to severely cutting down all its major branches and tree in a straight line. It was once recommended for streetside deciduous trees but has fallen out of practice. Topping leads to many problems, removing so much of the tree that many trees struggle to survive and become much more vulnerable to insects and diseases. Also, it doesn’t really help tree growth as once assumed and often leads to an ugly appearance of many sprouting stems in competition to become new main branches.

Salt, herbicide, light deprivation, boiling water, and burning can all help dissolve a tree stump. You can also bury the tree stump in soil or mulch to help it rot naturally. Killing a tree stump prevents future regrowth, but you may also remove it by digging it out or grinding it.

In most cases, you should not use a pruning seal on trees after trimming. Applying a sealant can interfere with the tree's natural healing process, and it does not guarantee protection from pathogens. Instead of sealing the cut, the best practice is to support the tree's natural recovery by providing it with plenty of water and a dormant-style fertilizer. However, there are exceptions. Pruning seals may be recommended for very vulnerable species, like elm trees, in areas where dangerous diseases such as Dutch elm disease are prevalent. In these specific situations, the protection offered by a sealant can outweigh its downsides. For advice tailored to your situation, especially after cutting large branches, it is best to consult a local tree trimming professional.

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.

Unless there’s some sort of rule in your community’s homeowners’ association that requires you to remove a stump, there’s no law that says you have to take it out. If you’re not wedded to the idea of removing it, there are plenty of ways to get creative with this tree remnant. Using the stump as the medium for a wood carving or turning it into a planter are just two examples of ways to repurpose a tree stump.

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