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Black Knuckle Ranch
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Serving Cross Plains, TX and surrounding areas

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Black Knuckle Land Management provides professional land clearing and property improvement services for residential, ranch, farm, and commercial properties. We specialize in forestry mulching, brush and cedar removal, pasture and acreage mowing, fence-line clearing, right-of-way maintenance, lot clearing, and general property cleanup.\n\nUsing professional-grade equipment, we can reclaim overgrown property, clear unwanted trees and brush, open up trails and access roads, clean up fence lines, and turn neglected acreage back into usable land.\n\nWe pride ourselves on showing up when we say we will, communicating clearly, and leaving properties looking noticeably better when the job is finished. Whether you need a small lot cleaned up or multiple acres reclaimed, Black Knuckle Land Management has the equipment and experience to get it done.\n

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Serving Cross Plains, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very thorough and polite. Excellent cleanup after the job was finished. His estimate was very low for the hours spent on the project, but no attempt was made for an up-charge. I highly recommend this company!"
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

A dead tree should always be cut down, because it could fall and cause injuries or damage, and it can also attract insects like carpenter ants. A tree that’s diseased beyond repair should also be cut down, but it’s not always easy for a homeowner to tell. Signs of disease include dying branches, a hollow trunk, leaning, and discolored or missing leaves, but your best bet is to hire a local arborist who can evaluate the tree and tell you if it can be saved or should be cut down.

You can remove a small tree from your yard if there’s space for the tree to fall, you have the right tools and safety equipment, and you follow a clear plan of action. You’ll just want to follow the steps above carefully, and ideally, you will have experience doing similar tasks. If you have any doubts that you can do this project safely, though, you should hire a pro.

The depth of tree roots depends on the species. Trees like oaks and maples can have root systems that grow down 20 feet or more. However, trees that grow in shallow soils will have roots that go only a few feet down. Research how your tree species grows in your climate area to estimate root depth.

Pruning a tree is a yearly DIY job that involves removing small dead branches, leaves, and blooms to help the tree grow bigger and stronger. You can often complete the job with basic home gardening tools. Trimming a tree, however, removes larger sections to control the direction the tree grows in and protects your home, utility wires, and yard from potentially dangerous branches.

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.

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