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1-2 Tree Guys
4.8(
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Serving Smithville, TX and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They were amazing!! They did such an amazing job. Removed tree trunks, plants, roots, rocks, leveled and soded our entire backyard! Great communication and would hire them back in a heart beat! Also, they work so fast!!"
Walnut tree
Trimmer
7Eleven
Cedar trees
Cedar trees

+82

Response time11 hrs
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Box Tree Care
5.0(
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Serving Smithville, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired Joshua with Box Tree Care to cut down trees that fell May 9th and trim up other trees / branches. He responded immediately, is courteous, friendly, knowledgeable, arrives on time, very prompt and his crew goes out of their way to make sure a great job is done, even if Joshua has to leave for a minute. They went around picking up odd branches without being told or asked. They cleaned up and hauled everything off. Very fast workers. I highly recommend Joshua for your arborist needs. He and his team are great!!"
2024 Community's Choice Award
Response time1 day
Response rate98%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Texas County Landscaping
4.9(
10
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Serving Smithville, TX and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Hired Sols landscaping to do xero scape landscaping. They did an amazing job!! Extremely professional! Will definitely be using them again! Thank you Sols in love with my results!"
Patios Project
Limestone and Charcoal stone fireplace 
Custom
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Additional Photos
Additional Photos

+92

4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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REL Services
5.0(
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Serving Smithville, TX and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"We’re currently remodeling two bathrooms under the same contract. The first bathroom is complete, and the second one just started this week. While their bid wasn’t the lowest we received, it felt fair and, in hindsight, definitely worth it. The project manager was an excellent communicator—knowledgeable, easy to talk to, and never pressured us to accept the offer. We’re extremely pleased with the quality of work on the first bathroom and are confident the second will turn out just as well. A tip for future clients: make sure you have all the necessary materials on hand. We did, and the team completed the bathroom ahead of schedule. The space is narrow, so the photo angles don’t do it justice, but I hope they still give a sense of the high-quality work delivered."
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Response time4 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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BTJ Site Enhancement, LLC
5.0(
8
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Serving Smithville, TX and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Ben and his crew did a GREAT job felling and removing 4 dead post oak trees from our property. He dug out the stumps versus grinding them, giving us a perfectly clean slate, was on time, pleasant to work with and did what he said he would do. The quote was very reasonable too. We are very happy with the work and would use BTJ again."
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Waterlines
Waterlines
Waterlines
Waterlines

+11

Response time3 hrs
Response rate98%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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GT Site Services & Land Clearing, LLC
4.4(
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Serving Smithville, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Brendan and his team were great! They helped us level and install a pad for a shed, and they also helped assemble the shed. They ended up making the pad a little bigger to better fit the space, which I really appreciate!"
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Lampasas TX
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Lampasas TX

+8

8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by36%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

If you’re wondering why tree trunks are painted white in your area, it’s usually to prevent sunscald, a condition where extreme shifts in temperature can cause tree bark to split. Fruit trees are especially vulnerable to sunscald, so this treatment is worth considering if it’s something that affects your trees.

Licensing requirements for arborists, also known as tree surgeons, vary by state and municipality. Many areas require a license, which often involves specialized education and experience. Even if not mandated, it's wise to hire a licensed professional as they tend to have more experience. Beyond licensing, look for certifications from organizations like the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) or the Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA), as this indicates a higher level of expertise. Certified arborists must typically pass a comprehensive exam. Always confirm that the arborist has a business license and is fully insured to protect yourself from liability. Seeking positive recommendations from local homeowners is also a good step in finding a qualified professional.

Generally, you’ll want to prune back the trunk by 1 to 2 feet each year to promote bushy growth. Doing so concentrates vegetative buds closer to the bottom of the tree, where you can easily harvest fruit. For side shoots that are a year old, leave at least six leaves. 

Never remove more than 30% of a tree’s foliage during pruning—even if your tree is really overgrown. Removing this much foliage at a time could kill your tree.

Leaving a dead tree can expose your other trees to potential diseases, pests, and fungi, and it can also be a hazard. If your tree is dead, then you should hire a tree maintenance service to remove it. Cutting down trees is extremely dangerous, and a professional can ensure no one gets hurt and there is no damage to your property. Tree removal costs between $200 and $2,000 and will prevent future issues and keep you and your property safe.

Generally, you should prune around 20% of an apple tree’s growth—and never more than 30%. This means that if you have a severely overgrown tree, it can take a few seasons to prune it back enough to produce the healthiest fruit. 

If you’re dealing with a newly planted or juvenile tree, hold off on pruning beyond the initial shaping. Wait at least a couple of seasons into fruit production since pruning can increase the number of water sprouts and unproductive foliage.

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