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His Handiworks
4.9(
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Serving Townsend, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I live on a property with many trees and Stephen has accomplished multiple jobs for me. He is honest, forthright and communicates well. His skill is unmatched in the business and he is able to tackle the most difficult jobs. I highly recommend his services. He is a credit to himself, the arbor business and the overall maintenance required by homeowners."
Response time8 hrs
Response rate95%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
J and T Tree Service
4.7(
142
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Serving Townsend, 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
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by99%of homeowners
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Wilson Tree Service
4.8(
43
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Serving Townsend, TN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I am very happy with the service Wesley and all the people I was in contact with have provided. From the first phone call to the end of the project these people were great. They removed a huge maple tree that died from my yard. They are easy to reach, very responsive, careful not to damage anything, cleaned up the job site completely, very reasonable with the price that is very low and very friendly and respectful in all interactions. They completed this job on June 12, 2026. I will always hire them for any tree service, yard cleanup, outdoor plumbing or fence replacement projects. I highly recommend them to my friends."
Wilson Tree Service
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
A Better Tree Service
4.8(
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Serving Townsend, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Steve and Jim were on time, their work was extremely professional, knowledgeable; and took great care to not disturb or damage my home and property. They dropped the tree, removed the wood and debris and cleaned the area with great care. I've had other tree people before, but Better Tree Service did outstanding work. I WILL contract with them again when needed."
Response time4 hrs
Response rate94%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Highland Stump Shredder, LLC
5.0(
12
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Serving Townsend, 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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Before flush cut
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Oaks&Roots
Response time1 day
Response rate97%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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FARMERS TREE SERVICE LLC
4.7(
13
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Serving Townsend, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The service was done exactly as promised and Alex was very responsible and very meticulous. I’d recommend him to do my tree service again. My daughter also used him to clear the trees on her new property and he did an excellent job on that project as well."
Sand Box Build
Sand Box Build
Custom Bridges
Custom Bridges
Custom Bridges

+7

Response time1 day
Response rate92%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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FMC Solution Tree Service LLC
5.0(
8
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Serving Townsend, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Freddy was so very kind and professional I told him that I wanted a certain tree cut down and he instead offered to just cut the more rotten limbs and shape up the rest So I agreed and the tree turned out so beautifully I’m so glad I took his advice I will definitely have him come back again and do some more tree work for me Additionally his office kept in touch with me from start to finish to make sure everything was going to my satisfaction Thanks so much! Ginger"
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After 1

+3

Response time2 days
Response rate93%
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B & B Tree Management
4.4(
54
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Serving Townsend, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Crew very well prepared. They were respectful and answered any question I had regarding their work. Cleaned up every bit of debrie. Started and finished on time on target."
Tree Removals and Pruning
Experienced Climbers
Line Clearing
Crane and Emergency Services
Arborist on Staff

+1

Response time9 hrs
Response rate88%
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, 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.

Generally, you’ll want to prune back the trunk by 1 to 2 feet each year to promote bushy growth. Doing so concentrates vegetative buds closer to the bottom of the tree, where you can easily harvest fruit. For side shoots that are a year old, leave at least six leaves. 

Never remove more than 30% of a tree’s foliage during pruning—even if your tree is really overgrown. Removing this much foliage at a time could kill your tree.

A general rule is that trees need 10 gallons of water for each inch of the tree’s diameter. For large trees, that can amount to approximately 160 gallons of water or more. Watering big trees to this extent can take quite a bit of time using a hose. For this reason, you may consider installing a soaker hose or sprinkler system to make the job easier.  

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.

Yes, the same rules discussed above apply to your neighbor: They can trim one of your trees as long as they’re only cutting the portion that extends into their property. Your neighbor is not allowed to access your property without permission, nor can they cut past the property line. 

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