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Pegher Tree Service
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Tree Trimming - For BusinessTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove - For Business

Serving Polk, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1985

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Since 1985, Pegher Tree Service has been providing quality tree health care to the greater Pittsburgh area. With a focus on maintenance to prolong plant vitality, our ISA Certified Arborists take pride in every aspect of Arboriculture. Years of unmatched quality have led to maintaining some of Pittsburgh's most iconic properties such as: Phipps Conservatory, Carnegie Museums, National Aviary, and Pittsburgh's Cultural District.

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Grossman Tree Service
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+4 more

Serving Polk, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

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Emergency services offered

"This man was very methodical and safe ,aware of all surroundings. The old maple he took down was near 60ft high near 50 inches across the stump. Also pruned an old unruly apple tree which now is just loaded with apples. All in all we are very satisfied with the price and the work!"
Response time8 hrs
Response rate91%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Tree Worx
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming - For Business

Serving Polk, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

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"Knowledgable arborists and tree guys. Had all the proper equipment, worked solid from time they arrived to left. Neat, respectful, polite, personable and a wealth of knowledge. I can’t say enough about these guys - how physical of job they made look seemless and they knew exactly what to do, how to do correctly and with no damage to any surroundings. They chip, haul away, clean up! AWESOME!!! I will hire these guys again when i go to cut more dead pines down. I have referred them to quite a few people already!"
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Response time1 day
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Trees should be pruned every two to five years, depending on its age and type. Young trees should be inspected and pruned every two to three years. Mature trees should be inspected and trimmed every three to five years, and fruit trees should be pruned annually with a careful eye on seasonal growth. Evergreens typically don’t need pruning, unless branches or limbs are damaged, diseased, or harboring pests.

Tree roots can take weeks to years to die, depending on the method you use. Chemical herbicides take the least amount of time—typically between three and four weeks—while homemade methods, like covering an old stump with leaves, could take between seven and eight years. If you’re unsure which method to use or how quickly you need to act, consulting with a pro is always a good idea.

Some trees will bounce back just fine, and others will struggle and possibly die. Evergreens, for instance, have a very difficult time recovering after droughts and usually die after periods of extreme dryness. Usually, you’ll have to just wait and see—if the drought occurs in wintertime, it’s possible that your tree will recover during the gentler springtime.

State and local laws vary, but in most cases, you are allowed to trim any branches from your neighbor's tree that cross your property line. However, it's important to ensure you do not damage the overall health of the tree in the process. Removing branches incorrectly can jeopardize the health of the tree and could lead to you being on the hook to replace it.

You can use a chainsaw, but it won’t remove the entire stump or root ball and is not a recommended method. It takes quite a bit of physical work to achieve and will likely dull or ruin your chainsaw. Instead, consider using salt, herbicide, light deprivation, boiling water, stump grinding, or burning to kill a tree stump. These methods allow you to kill a stump using minimal machinery and physical exertion.

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