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Hugo's Tree Service
4.9(
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - Remove

Serving Athens, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We made contact with several tree removal companies - many came out and gave us quotes. But Hugo was the only one that consistently followed up and kept us informed on when he could get out. Not only did he follow up weekly, he gave us a fair price. He was prompt and professional - very courteous. He and his crew room down a 300 year old oak that was about 65 feet I. Height. Let’s mention it was in a VERY right space and within inches of our home. They took it down with expertise that many claim to have but don’t. We highly recommend Hugo. We will definitely hire him to take down a few others."
Tree Removal
Finishing The tree
Half dead tree
Half dead Tree
Half Dead Tree

+7

Response time1 day
Response rate94%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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BW Insect Control and Tree Care
4.4(
72
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Trees & Shrubs - Treat, Protect and MaintainTrees & Shrubs - Treat, Protect and Maintain - For Business

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
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Firewood tends to be cheaper during the spring and summer. When the demand for firewood is lower during these seasons, many firewood companies offer lower prices and added discounts. In addition, the supply of firewood is typically higher in these months, meaning the quality is typically higher as well.

No, you cannot plant a tree above a gas line. Tree roots grow and spread over time and can sometimes dent, crack, or penetrate a gas line. Those same roots may also cause accessibility problems for maintenance or repairs. You can generally plant vegetation with non-invasive root systems, low-growing vegetation, and flower beds near gas lines. 

Opt for a barefoot tree. Pros harvest barefoot trees when they’re dormant (leafless). They shake the dirt from the root ball and pack it in moist material. 

These trees can cost half as much as the trees at your local nursery, and you can buy them online—so there’s a much wider selection. Just make sure you keep your barefoot tree cool until you’re ready to plant it.

Getting a tree pro with the right experience can be the difference between your transplanted tree surviving or not. When hiring a local tree transplanting and removal service, follow up on references, check their portfolio, ask for a breakdown of the costs, and get proof of liability and workers’ compensation insurance. 

Also, look for companies certified by the International Society of Arboriculture or registered with the Tree Care Industry Association and make sure they have an appropriate state or city license.

If executed correctly your tree should survive after being transplanted to a new spot. However, effective transplanting requires six months, careful root pruning, safe transport to the new location, and replanting in prime soil conditions. You’ll also need an appropriately sized root ball for a complete tree transplant. A good rule of thumb is that, for every inch in diameter, your tree’s root ball needs to be around 11 inches. So a tree with a diameter of six inches needs a root ball of approximately 66 inches.

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