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Watson Tree Service
5.0(
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Serving Amherst, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"He does all my oaks when dormant. Disinfects all his equipment before he start and seals all his cuts. His finishing cuts a beautiful. Very good work and any tree needs some dressing up from a crown to the skirt maybe some canopy work he very good at his craft."
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+2

Response time4 hrs
Response rate100%
57 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Kingdom Kutz Landscaping & Concrete
4.6(
205
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Serving Amherst, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Called Mr. Garcia to remove a dead tree in our front yard. Gave me a quote, and I hired him. He came the very next day and cut it down. He was very professional and cleaned up very nicely. I would recommend to anyone that needs his services."
Tree trimming
Tree trimming
Tree trimming
Trimming bushes and cleaning flowerbeds
Rock work

+13

Response time4 hrs
214 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by47%of homeowners
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Flat PlainsLandscaping
New to Angi

Serving Amherst, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Flat Plains Landscaping is a family owned business we learned landscaping from our grandfather who owned his own business we offer all lawn care all basic services mow edge clean ups spraying hardscaping aerating tree trimming and tree removal

Dans rock bed
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Family Tree
5.0(
8
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Serving Amherst, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jeff showed up to provide our estimate and was ready and willing to start the job immediately. His prices are extremely competitive, and he did a great job in trimming our tree as well as the clean up. Jeff is very nice, professional, and a pleasure to do business with. We definitely recommend him!"
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Clay's Clean Up
4.1(
87
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Serving Amherst, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Offers commercial services

"Clay and helper were most polite, on time and cleaned up a mess of tree limbs in my yard left by other fly by night tree trimmers. I'll definitely call him again"
Clean Up
Handyman
Fall/Spring Clean Up
Cleanup
Response time2 hrs
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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S & S Tree Service
4.9(
10
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Serving Amherst, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Communicated well on project and willing to answer questions. They showed up when they said they would and worked long hard hours trimming trees and removed one large tree."
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Rock salt or Epsom salt can damage and kill tree roots over several weeks and can even assist in removing the tree's stump. However, you need to drill holes or cut into the stump and surface tree roots to inject them properly with the salt. Repeat the process every two weeks until the roots visibly rot away.

Generally speaking, you’ll want to avoid flush cuts, which are cuts made as extremely close to the trunk or main branch. These cuts can weaken your tree, lower its natural defense mechanisms, and even cause decay. You’ll also want to avoid tree topping, which is the total removal of the leader and upper main branches of a tree. 

Most pros will advise against either of these methods, which is why hiring a pro is often the best choice when it comes to tree trimming.

Once you confirm a tree is dead, you should remove it. Dead trees eventually fall, and larger trees in particular can cause damage to rooftops, fencing, flowers, and other objects. As we mentioned, letting decayed wood stay in your yard also invites risks to the surrounding landscaping and vegetation.

If a disease has attacked and destroyed the roots, then the tree may fall over as soon as it has died or while part of it is still alive. Trees that die with their roots left in place tend to stay standing for much longer, but those roots will decay eventually, allowing gravity to do the rest.

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.

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