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Avatar for All Good Lawn & Tree Service LLC
All Good Lawn & Tree Service LLC
4.3(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving Monticello, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had a stump I needed removed. It was very close to my driveway and sidewalk. John responded to my call very quickly. He came out and gave me a very reasonable quote. His team responded on time and did a great job, including cleaning up everything. Great job! You would never know there was a stump there. I highly recommend!"
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John Green
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Recommended by83%of homeowners
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AAA Union Tree Service & Stump Removal
4.6(
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+5 more

Serving Monticello, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

Customers say: Quick response

"They did an excellent job. Incredibly impressed with their customer service and communication. They were able to get the job down quick and for a great price. We may have more to trees to drop in the future and will definitely call them again."
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Response time9 hrs
Response rate100%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Frontier Outdoor Services
4.7(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving Monticello, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"True gentlemen with tremendous skills I have hired them on three different occasions over several years to remove a dying tree, big limbs, etc. Each time, their price was reasonable, and the team was excellent. The tree surgeon is expert, precise, and careful it is like watching a medical surgeon; he avoids dropping pieces where they can damage nearby camellias, azaleas, and hemlocks; works with ropes and precision in tandem with the team below; and is careful with landed pieces, quickly organizing and then cleaning up completely afterward. I trust them and enjoy seeing them each time!"
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Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Horizon Landworks LLC
5.0(
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Tree Removal

Serving Monticello, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

"I recently hired this pro and couldn’t be more satisfied with the results. They were punctual, professional, and paid great attention to detail. The crew transformed my yard completely—everything from trimming to planting was done with care and precision. They also made sure to clean up thoroughly after the job. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for reliable and high-quality landscaping services"
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Yes, it’s okay to trim low branches on a tree, also known as limbing up or raising the crown. Essentially, you’ll trim the lower third of the tree (trunk) and leave the upper two-thirds of the tree (crown). Arborists recommend trimming 20% of a tree’s leaves per season for two to three seasons. Trimming low branches allows light to flow through the tree, increasing circulation and making the tree stronger and healthier.

If you’re wondering why tree trunks are painted white in your area, it’s usually to prevent sunscald, a condition where extreme shifts in temperature can cause tree bark to split. Fruit trees are especially vulnerable to sunscald, so this treatment is worth considering if it’s something that affects your trees.

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.

While there is a lot of debate about whether boiling water is strong enough to kill tree roots, it is not best to remove the roots from large, old trees. You may be able to weaken young roots enough to remove them manually, but boiling water will likely not do the trick for large root systems.

You can start your search for a reputable arborist online by looking for professionals who hold the proper licensing and are fully insured. Next, read through some online reviews to see what kind of service the expert brings to the table, and confirm that they don’t have a history of complaints with the Better Business Bureau. Finally, you can ask the professional for a list of references and then call them to ask questions about the service, professionalism, value, and more that the expert brings to the table.

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