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Avatar for Old Mackey's Stump Grinding LLC
Old Mackey's Stump Grinding LLC
5.0(
14
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+3 more

Serving Cottontown, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2013

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Credit card accepted

"Old Mackey’s Stump Grinding did an excellent job. Robert arrived on time, grinded the stump to several inches below ground level, made sure the dirt and debris were neatly packed down around the area of the stump, and cleaned up the yard and driveway after completing the job. I would highly recommend this company to anyone who has the need to get rid of ugly tree stumps. He was very easy to get a hold of and gave me an estimate of the job prior to coming out from the pictures I sent him. I think you will be very happy with his service. Sally"
Response time8 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by78%of homeowners
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Upper Cumberland Property Management
5.0(
11
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+5 more

Serving Cottontown, TN and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

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Customers say: True professional

"Very professional men. Hard working and did not stop till work was completed m. Did more then the contract ( verbal and handshake ) required of them. I WILL hire them again as my son who lives in area is also planning to hire them for tree removal."
Almost have it trimmed up.
Moss estates
Long row of the hedge fence row.
Moss estates
Hedge before trimming

+13

Response time6 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by72%of homeowners
The Tree Company
4.7(
17
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving Cottontown, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Tim Kramm and his sons felled three large trees around my house. One was a 95' Pine, another was a huge 4' diameter trunk Sycamore and the third was a triple trunked Sassafrass. They nicely cleared all of the branches and removed the stumps. Very safe procedures were used climbing & dropping a dozen 8' secondary trunk sections of the Pine tree. Excellent work!"
Springfield, TN
Coopertown
Nashville TN
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Arborists FAQs, answered by experts

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.

Finding a reliable arborist starts with researching specialists in your area and checking their licensing and certifications. Use online resources like the Better Business Bureau (BBB) to conduct research on each company. Next, contact the arborist and ask the following questions to see whether they are the right fit for your project:

  • Do you handle or specialize in dealing with the issue I’m having?

  • Are you fully insured?

  • Do you have customer references I can call?

  • Do you have any third-party certifications?

  • What equipment and strategies do you plan to use?

It depends on the type of tree. Typically, late spring on the cusp of winter is ideal for trees about to emerge from dormancy and produce new buds. That said, late fall is ideal for certain deciduous trees prone to bleeding sap. Avoid trimming trees in early spring, when they’re prone to disease.

White vinegar does not kill ivy on trees because its acetic acid concentration is not high enough to overpower it. Vinegar is an effective herbicide for weeds and other plants, but not for the strength of most ivies, including poison ivy and English ivy. You should use an herbicide to kill ivy, such as one with glyphosate, imazapyr, or triclopyr.

If you don’t cut down a dead, dying, or diseased tree, it can become a nesting place for pests like mosquitos, bees, beetles, wasps, fly larvae, and more. Some pests will live in the tree, while others will feed off the decaying wood. Unhealthy trees are also more likely to fall over, potentially injuring people and causing damage to your property.

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