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Top-Rated Arborists in Gainesville - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for BW Insect Control and Tree Care
BW Insect Control and Tree Care
4.4(
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Trees & Shrubs - Treat, Protect and MaintainTrees & Shrubs - Treat, Protect and Maintain - For Business

Serving Gainesville, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1978

Customers say: True professional

"DR Bob treated my tree for Dutch elm disease, as well as my shrubs for spider mites, and black spot. Definitely cheaper than replacing all my shrubs, which I was preparing to do. Prompt and professional. Fingers crossed, this works!"
Response time4 hrs
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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Affordable Stump Grinding
5.0(
4
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Tree Stump - Remove

Serving Gainesville, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1960

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"All he does is stump grinding, so he is good at it. We had two particularly challenging stumps. One close to the house and another by a retaining wall. He took extra care to not damage anything and he watched out for irrigation pipes. We would have him here again, and we recommend him to others."
Response time9 hrs
Response rate90%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Steven
5.0(
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Tree RemovalTree Trimming

Serving Gainesville, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

"steve did a great job, very friendly and professional. cleaned up afterwards also. best price too. highly recommend him, in fact i will hire him to come back and pour concrete to complete the job. 5 star all the way!!!!!!!!!"
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Arborists FAQs, answered by experts

Trees aren't big fans of moving, and they do go into shock during a transplant. Although most carefully thought-out tree transplants see the tree recover from the shock just fine, there is always a risk of having an unsuccessful move. Proper preparation, timing, and diligent aftercare are crucial to minimize the risks when transplanting a tree.

Yes, the same rules discussed above apply to your neighbor: They can trim one of your trees as long as they’re only cutting the portion that extends into their property. Your neighbor is not allowed to access your property without permission, nor can they cut past the property line. 

If you’re wondering whether you can plant a tree where the stump was removed, know that the soil conditions won’t be ideal, so you should avoid it. The soil beneath the previous tree will likely be depleted of nutrients, plus there may be roots left behind that will seriously hinder the growth of a new tree. Also, if you use salt or other chemical solutions to kill the stump, these can linger in the soil for months or even years and prevent healthy growth. It’s best to choose a different spot that’s at least three feet away for a new tree, or wait at least a year and thoroughly amend the soil before you plant.

Most jobs take 2-8 hours, but extensive trimming may take multiple days.

A general rule is that trees need 10 gallons of water for each inch of the tree’s diameter. For large trees, that can amount to approximately 160 gallons of water or more. Watering big trees to this extent can take quite a bit of time using a hose. For this reason, you may consider installing a soaker hose or sprinkler system to make the job easier.  

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