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Rowan Tree Care
4.8(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Watauga, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Ed is a great arborist! He taught me more about trees in a short time than an entire book or internet search! He helped my very large tree at an extremely reasonable price! He will be back later this year for a much needed teim. I will recommend him to everyone I know!"
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Response time4 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Cherokee Mountain Tree Service
5.0(
41
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Stump - Remove+3 more

Serving Watauga, TN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"William is great, gave us a good price and did the job by his word. A large magnolia tree was taken down and he's coming back to grind a large stump. We are very happy with the job he has done so far. We will use Cherokee Mountain Tree Service again if needed in the future. I recommend their services."
Response time1 day
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Rooted Arbor Care LLC
5.0(
6
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving Watauga, TN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"James was professional, courteous and impressively knowledgeable about trees. I highly recommend him and I plan on using his services again in the future."
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Gilliam's Tree Service
4.9(
21
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+2 more

Serving Watauga, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We hired Gilliam’s Tree Service to trim two trees. They did a great job, were courteous, friendly and cleaned everything up well. We would definitely hire them again and recommend this company to friends and family."
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Response time1 day
Response rate89%
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Highland Stump Shredder, LLC
5.0(
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree Stump - Remove - For Business

Serving Watauga, 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%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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All Season Dump and Haul
4.9(
34
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Tree Stump - Remove

Serving Watauga, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very professional, and courteous, I was very pleased with the service.I highly recommended and appropriate them."
Response time5 hrs
Response rate89%
127 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Edward's tree service
4.4(
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Watauga, TN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2001

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"LIKE I WOULD DO BUSINESS----excellant"
Response time1 day
24 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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Ironwood Property Maintenance
5.0(
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Watauga, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Very professional! Gets the job done in a timely manner and very good work! Will recommend them to anyone! "
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Generally, if your neighbor’s tree hangs over your yard, you can legally trim overhanging branches. Keep in mind that you cannot cross your property line to cut the trees, and if you damage the tree by trimming it, your neighbor could sue you. Depending on the type of tree and value, this could mean dishing out two to three times the value of the tree.

It’s worth noting that the specifics of this type of tree maintenance and the guidelines around it may vary by location. Do your research and, most importantly, consult with your neighbor.

Late winter is ideal, but if you’re pruning apple trees in the spring, prune them as early as possible in the season. You want to ensure your tree is just creeping out of dormancy and hasn’t started pushing out new growth. If you prune your tree too late into spring, you generally won’t see results until the following year.

That said, there’s no pruning season for unhealthy growth. Remove dead, dying, or diseased branches as soon as you notice them, regardless of the time of year.

It can be bad to leave a dead stump in the ground. A stump becomes a hefty piece of dead wood in time and eventually (especially with the help of rain) starts to rot. That makes it a locus point for diseases and pesky insects, as well as a bit of an eyesore. It’s best to remove a tree stump completely before it starts to decay, especially before it starts to fall apart. If the tree was removed because of disease, it’s even more important to fully remove the stump if possible.

Generally, you should prune around 20% of an apple tree’s growth—and never more than 30%. This means that if you have a severely overgrown tree, it can take a few seasons to prune it back enough to produce the healthiest fruit. 

If you’re dealing with a newly planted or juvenile tree, hold off on pruning beyond the initial shaping. Wait at least a couple of seasons into fruit production since pruning can increase the number of water sprouts and unproductive foliage.

You can trim just one side of the tree, especially when that side is growing near something like a power line or a home. Pros will carefully trim the tree back until it is safe from that structure. While this is common, it also needs to be done with the utmost care, as pruning or trimming away at one side of the tree may make it structurally unsound. This instance is yet another where hiring a pro is wise, especially if power lines are involved.

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