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Palacios Tree Service
4.8(
206
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Serving Athens, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Customers say: Super punctual

Welcome to Palacios Tree Service, LLC.! With years of experience serving the area, we are your solution for all your needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every job. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed there will be no question on who to call. Check out our 5 star reviews from happy customers! Call us today so we can discuss your needs and make a plan that fits your budget. Satisfaction guaranteed!

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Hugo's Tree Service
4.8(
178
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Serving Athens, TX and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Hugo & his team are very skilled! We had a very large tree within 3â of a roof. They took down the tree perfectly. I will use them for all my future tree services & highly recommend them!"
Tree Removal
Finishing The tree
Half dead tree
Half dead Tree
Half Dead Tree

+7

Response time1 day
Response rate93%
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Liberty tree service
4.9(
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Serving Athens, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They are very professional with their work. They showed on on time and responded very quickly with any questions I had. A very honest and hard working company. I had some very challenging trees to cut down and they did a fantastic job. I recommend them to anyone."
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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BW Insect Control and Tree Care
4.4(
71
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Serving Athens, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1978

Customers say: True professional

"Dr. Bob White & the crew were extremely courteous. He knew exactly what was wrong with my Elm tree & immediately treated it. He was more than fair with me on the cost. I have several more trees that need to be treated. Be assured that BW Insect Control and Tree Care will be the ones that I will call. In my opinion, he is the best."
Response time4 hrs
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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East Texas Stump Grinding, LLC
4.9(
16
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Serving Athens, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The owner is friendly and professional! Prices are fair and the quality of work high. This is a professional tree care specialist. They took care of my urgent care, and I'm having them trim my trees too!"
Pixley Farm
Pixley Farm
Massive oak tree
Response time12 hrs
Response rate94%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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HM Land Services
5.0(
8
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Serving Athens, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Hunter was great to work with. He makes commitments and then meets them. I have used them twice and plan to use them on a upcoming clearing project."
Tree Removal
Tree Removal
Tree Removal
Tree Removal
Tree Removal

+15

Response time3 hrs
Response rate92%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

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.

Stump grinding consists of removing the visible part of the stump, but the roots remain intact. Depending on the tree and root system, the roots may still grow after stump grinding. If you are concerned about root growth and damage, you may want to consider having a stump removed completely.

Your local government is usually in charge of pruning trees on public property, and the power company is responsible for trees near power lines (even if they’re on your property). Whether or not they top these trees depends on their approach to pruning. You won’t be able to do much to control this, but you can contact them to find out more about their pruning process.

If a tree stump is removed properly, the chances of a tree growing back are low. However, if a tree has a robust root system, roots can sometimes sprout and someday grow into a tree. The chance of regrowth will depend on several factors such as the type of tree, soil quality, and strength of the root system. In general, it is not recommended to plant a tree where a stump was removed.

Palm trees are unique in that their roots don't grow straight down; they grow horizontally. Typically, palm tree roots go down between 12 and 36 inches deep. The roots grow far and wide from the base of the palm tree to absorb as much water and soil nutrients as possible. In addition, the horizontal roots are also very strong—keeping palm trees stable and helping them sway during storms.

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