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Gilliam's Tree Service
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Serving Bristol, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2001

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Emergency services offered

"We hired Gilliam’s Tree Service to trim two trees. They did a great job, were courteous, friendly and cleaned everything up well. We would definitely hire them again and recommend this company to friends and family."
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Response time1 day
Response rate89%
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Highland Stump Shredder, LLC
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Serving Bristol, VA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

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Small jobs welcome

"They did an excellent job. Arrived exactly at 9:00 a.m. and worked the entire day... I had about 12 stumps that needed to be ground down, and each one was done precisely as we discussed before starting. I would recommend this professional for any necessary stump grinding, including those in hard to reach areas."
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Green Dreams Landscape
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Serving Bristol, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

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"I have always been very pleased with Hunter's work. Hunter will do anything you asking to do. I used Hunter's service for over 2 years and was always pleased. I highly recommend Hunter."
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McGlothlin's Lawn Services
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Serving Bristol, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Not only does McGlothlin’s keep my lawn mowed and trimmed, but they’ve reshaped my front and side yards, removing old, overgrown bushes, restructuring the landscape, and power- washing the brick/foundation, resulting in an open and inviting entry! They are very easy to work with, courteous, and will call ahead if any problems - weather, lateness, etc."
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Response time12 hrs
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Sloan Site Services
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Serving Bristol, VA and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

With 10+ years of experience, we're your trusted experts for all things tree-related. We provide professional and reliable services, including tree removal, land clearing, debris removal, precise pruning, and light grade work. Our team proudly serves both Western North Carolina and Eastern Tennessee. We're dedicated to transforming your property by opening up views, protecting your home and vehicles with preventative tree care, and ensuring your family's safety. Fully insured and offering free estimates. We look forward to working with you!

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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Completely topping a plum tree is a risky business. Cut too much, and you’ll kill your tree. That said, you do need to trim the top of your tree to encourage bushy growth, maintain your tree’s vase shape, and limit size. 

A plum tree's central leader (or trunk) should never extend more than 3 feet above the highest branch. When you first plant your tree, cut the central leader so it’s 2 to 3 feet tall. As it grows, cut it back 12 to 20 inches until it reaches its desired height. Never prune more than one-third of the new growth.

You’ll have to balance up the cost, the value of the tree (sentimental or otherwise), and the risk factors. An experienced arborist will help you understand whether transplanting is likely to be successful. The cost and hassle of transplanting a large, well-established tree are often not worth it, especially if the species is fast-growing and easy to source. The decision depends on the age and species of the tree, the conditions in the new site location, and how careful the company is when digging out and moving the tree.

Some fast-acting products can rot a tree stump in four to six weeks. Keep in mind, these products contain harsh chemicals that may prevent regrowth in the area. Other products, like fertilizer that contains lots of nitrogen, can enhance the process and rot a stump in about a year. (This is compared to the ten years it can take naturally for a stump to rot.)

Peach trees grow to be about 25 feet, so keep this in mind for pruning as well. If you plan to DIY, you’ll need to be comfortable working on a ladder. Without pruning, peach tree branches can sprawl nearly as wide as the tree grows tall, so make sure to plan pruning sessions at least once per year in the spring for controlled growth. And if you’re working on a ladder, be sure to follow all safety precautions, especially if you’ll be dealing with falling branches.

You can use herbicides to prevent roots from growing without killing the tree itself, however they must be used with caution. Systemic herbicides are absorbed by the root and can kill off problematic roots. However, herbicides can sometimes negatively impact nearby plants, so the solution is best used sparingly.

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