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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

You need to remove all branches affected by Dutch elm disease. If your tree has several affected branches, you will probably need to remove the entire tree. First, consult a pro to be sure that you’ve correctly identified it as an elm tree. Make sure the tree is properly disposed of with a plastic covering or through debarking, chipping, or burning.

The average lifespan of an oak tree is 100 to 300 years, so long as it isn’t impacted by diseases like sudden oak death. Some species will last shorter or longer, depending on where you live.

Ideally, you should wait to prune until trees have gone dormant in late fall to early winter. The worst times to prune trees are early fall and late summer, as pruning them so close to dormancy makes it difficult for the tree recover before it goes dormant for the season.

Your neighbor is not in a good position to know if your trees are truly dead or pose any kind of danger. That’s why hiring an arborist or tree service expert can be such an important part of the process. If the trees are still alive and don’t pose any threat, you’re in the clear (but you may want to document and photograph everything in case events turn sour down the road).

But if a tree is visibly dead and near the property line, you should remove it to be safe. If a dead tree falls on a neighbor’s property, they may have grounds to sue for negligence. If any branches on trees have died, it’s a good idea to cut them back for similar reasons.

After a big storm, you may not be sure if a tree was struck or not. Look for the telltale long scars, like strips or gouges in the bark of the tree, running in sometimes jagged lines down the length of the trunk. These scars will often show vulnerable living wood inside the tree. It’s also common to see scorched or wilted leaves on the side or top of the tree where lightning struck.

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