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Rowan Tree Care
4.8(
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Serving Watauga, TN and surrounding areas

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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(
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Serving Watauga, TN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

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"Very professional firm. They completed the project quickly for a reasonable price and did a great job with cleanup. They were knowledgeable in the condition of the trees and gave good advice on the type of work needed."
Response time1 day
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Rooted Arbor Care LLC
5.0(
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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(
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Serving Watauga, TN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Steven gave me a very reasonable price for performing the work. He was very good about communicating when his crew would be able to come by and perform the work. They did an excellent job and if I need any more tree trimming or removal, I would give them a call first. Great job."
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Response time1 day
Response rate89%
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Highland Stump Shredder, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Watauga, TN and surrounding areas

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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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Perfect Pitch Lawn Care, LLC
4.8(
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Serving Watauga, TN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Very friendly and professional. Would definitely recommend them for tree removal. Always showed up on time and when they said they would."
Response time8 hrs
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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All Season Dump and Haul
4.9(
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Serving Watauga, TN and surrounding areas

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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%
115 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Edward's tree service
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Serving Watauga, TN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2001

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"I would recommend this company customer service I would rate a 10 out of 10. The price was outstanding, I would hire again."
Response time1 day
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Recommended by81%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Aside from removing dead or diseased branches, you should prune your trees somewhere between every one and three years. Some people—particularly commercial farmers—prune their apple trees yearly to produce higher yields. This is the best way to promote tree health. That said, the average homeowner can get away with hard-pruning their mature apple tree every other year or every three years. 

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.

According to scientists at Penn State University, spotted lanternflies do not typically kill the trees and plants they feed on, but they can cause branches and segments to die off. However, they have been found to kill cultivated grapes, which can have devastating consequences for vineyard owners and regions that heavily rely on vineyards to create jobs and generate revenue. They have also killed the Ailanthu altissima, known as the tree of heaven, though this is classified as a noxious and invasive weed tree.

You can use herbicides to prevent roots from growing without killing the tree itself, however they must be used with caution. Systemic herbicides are absorbed by the root and can kill off problematic roots. However, herbicides can sometimes negatively impact nearby plants, so the solution is best used sparingly.

In the case that a tree is growing directly on your property line, the cost of maintaining the tree is shared and is the property of both owners in common. In this case, all decisions regarding the maintenance of the tree must be made jointly, and both parties must agree on a course of action. You will need to agree with your neighbor about the cutting of any roots before you carry it out, and your neighbor must also consult with you before doing any trimming. Coming to an agreement with your neighbor about any shared trees ahead of necessary trimming and maintenance will make this process much simpler.

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