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Avatar for Legacy Tree Expert LLC
Legacy Tree Expert LLC
4.9(
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Tree RemovalTree Trimming

Serving Amherst, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship, and complete customer satisfaction, from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large, or small the job. Call us today!

Tree remove
Tree services
Tree remove
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Leveling Top Lawn
5.0(
5
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Tree RemovalTree Trimming

Serving Amherst, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Welcome to Leveling Top Lawn! We take pride in the quality of work and customer satisfaction that we give each and every customer! We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you!\n

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Viewpoint Tree Service & Property Management LLC
4.0(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming+1 more

Serving Amherst, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Experience tree service in Greater Lynchburg and surrounding areas,Tree removal, take downs canopy reduction proper pruning stump grinding and also erosion control and laying sod\nFull line of equipment and experience roping and cabling

Brownstone properties
Brownstone properties
Brownstone properties
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Recommended by11%of homeowners
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Honey do list helpers
New to Angi
Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming - For Business

Serving Amherst, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

Hello my name is Razale Ragland. I started Honey Do List Helpers a few years ago. We specialize in junk removal, small demolition, and cleaning out and around your home or office space. A small company with a major drive. If you need it done fast and safe then you’re in luck 🍀

Junk removal
Yard junk removal
Yard junk removal
Yard junk removal
Basement clean out

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7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Lux Arbor Tree Services LLC
5.0(
6
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Tree Removal

Serving Amherst, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service, that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship, and complete customer satisfaction, from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate, with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large, or small the job. Call us today!\n

Avatar for Legacy Tree Expert LLC
Legacy Tree Expert LLC
4.9(
12
)
Tree RemovalTree Trimming

Serving Amherst, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship, and complete customer satisfaction, from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large, or small the job. Call us today!

Tree remove
Tree remove
Tree remove
Tree remove
Tree trimming

+14

Response time8 hrs
Response rate97%
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

The best tools for tree removal include a chainsaw for large trees, an ax for notching and cutting down small trees, and a wedge to help control the direction a tree falls in. A hatchet can be useful for very small trees, but won’t be effective for medium to large trees. 

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.

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