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Legacy Tree Expert LLC
4.9(
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Serving Amherst, VA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

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"They took down the tree the day of and came back the next day to grind the stump. They cleaned up the areas very well."
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Response time8 hrs
Response rate96%
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Viewpoint Tree Service & Property Management LLC
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Serving Amherst, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

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"Randy Brooks and his team did a super great job as always removing a huge fallen tree in my backyard. I've used Viewpoint Tree Service in the past, and they always do a professional job. I highly recommend !!"
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Dodson General Excavating LLC
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Serving Amherst, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

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"They are the nicest people in the world to work with and they will do what it take to do your project right."
Response time12 hrs
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Tomlin’s Lawncare & Stone
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Serving Amherst, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

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Based right here in Amherst, VA, Tomlin’s Lawncare & Stone is a locally owned and operated team dedicated to keeping your property pristine, healthy, and inviting. We believe that your outdoor space is an extension of your home, and we treat every yard as if it were our own.\n\nWhether you need a crisp, professional mow or a deep clean for your siding and driveway, we provide reliable, high-quality service tailored to the unique landscape of Central Virginia.

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Arborists questions, answered by experts

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.

You may wonder whether tree removal is tax deductible: Tree removal is not tax-deductible for homeowners unless it's related to a federally declared disaster. In that case, the cost may qualify as a casualty loss. However, if you own a commercial property, like a rental home, tree removal could be deductible if it's necessary for safety, maintenance, or part of a larger capital improvement project, and you must hire a professional tree removal service and keep documentation. Always consult a tax professional beforehand to see if you qualify.

If you ever want to see the literal fruits of your labor, you’ll need to prune your peach trees. Without pruning, the trees may not grow or bear fruit since the nutrients will be divided among too many offshoots to provide any with enough energy to produce the peaches. Plus, if parts of the peach tree become diseased or pest-ridden, pruning can nip those problems in the bud.

You should plant trees at least 15 to 20 feet away from your house, and more if the tree will grow large and spread its limbs. Trees pose several dangers to houses when planted too close. They can litter the roof with leaves and branches, create fire hazards, make a ladder for larger pests, and even damage the foundation as their roots grow.

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.

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