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J and T Tree Service
4.7(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming+1 more

Serving Rutledge, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"I highly recommend this company. I had an 80 ft tree right next to my house removed and they did it neatly, quickly and for the cheapest price. The employees are friendly, accommodating and stacked all the wood for me . Great company to work with. M. Racz"
Response time1 day
Recommended by99%of homeowners
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Dalton Landscapes
4.7(
50
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming+1 more

Serving Rutledge, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Experts at tree removal, best price, friendly staff, did exactly what they quoted and plus they even did more like raking up all the leaves and cleaning up the yard in the side yard. It was immaculate I would highly recommend them."
Response time9 hrs
Response rate94%
Recommended by74%of homeowners
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Highland Stump Shredder, LLC
5.0(
14
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree Stump - Remove - For Business

Serving Rutledge, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"They did an excellent job. Arrived exactly at 9:00 a.m. and worked the entire day... I had about 12 stumps that needed to be ground down, and each one was done precisely as we discussed before starting. I would recommend this professional for any necessary stump grinding, including those in hard to reach areas."
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Response time1 day
Response rate96%
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Cox Tree Stump Grinding
5.0(
5
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree Stump - Remove - For Business

Serving Rutledge, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship, and complete customer satisfaction, from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large, or small the job. Call us today!

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Arborists questions, answered by experts

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.

Yes, cutting a tree's roots can cause it to fall, particularly if major support roots are severed. In extreme cases, trimming roots can affect the tree's structure and stability. Many crucial roots are located just below the soil's surface. If you make severe cuts to roots more than 2 inches in diameter, you risk impacting the tree's water flow and its ability to withstand severe winds or storms. Even cutting roots less than half an inch in diameter under or outside the tree's canopy can cut off its water supply, causing it to decline, die, and eventually topple.

The amount of time it takes for a tree trunk to rot depends on several factors, including the tree’s size, species, and environmental conditions. It can take anywhere from a few years to several decades for a tree’s trunk to rot. A tree stump, on the other hand, can take up to 10 years to disappear after it’s decayed naturally.

Dead tree branches should be removed, because they can cause the tree to lose nutrients. They can also make the tree more susceptible to disease and pests. Removing dead and diseased branches can help the tree recover and increase the odds of saving a dying tree. Make sure to prune the tree correctly to avoid damaging it further.

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.

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