Do apple trees need to be pruned every year?

• <div><p>Aside from removing dead or diseased branches, you should prune your trees somewhere between every one and three years. Some people—particularly commercial farmers—prune their apple trees yearly to produce higher yields. This is the best way to promote tree health. That said, the average homeowner can get away with hard-pruning their mature apple tree every other year or every three years. </p></div>

How can you save money on tree removal services?

• <div><p>Tree removal can be quite expensive, especially for larger projects, but you can use the following tips to help keep costs down:</p><ul><li><p>Do the yard cleanup afterward yourself</p></li><li><p>Choose to leave the logs on your property and split them yourself</p></li><li><p>Opt to leave the stump in the ground and tackle <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/things-to-know-about-stump-grinding.htm">stump grinding</a> yourself</p></li><li><p>Pull permits for tree removal, if necessary, to avoid fines</p></li><li><p>Pay to have multiple trees removed at once</p></li><li><p>Remove tree in the late winter or early spring during off-season</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

How much do tree surgeons charge?

• <div><p>Most tree surgeons cost around <b>$100 per hour</b> or between <b>$70 and $200 per hour</b> for their services. You might get flat fees for more straightforward services, like a tree assessment, tree removal, <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/things-to-know-about-stump-grinding.htm">stump grinding</a>, and one-off treatments, but many times, treatments for tree diseases or pests will be charged based on an hourly rate or a per-visit rate. Since the cost of a tree surgeon can vary widely, it’s best to speak with an arborist near you to get an idea of what your particular issue will cost to correct.</p></div>

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Q: What time of year is best to transplant a tree?

• <div><p>This depends on the type of tree you are moving. Deciduous trees excel when moved in early spring before growth begins or in the fall after the leaves drop. Evergreens are most successfully transplanted in early spring or at the tail-end of summer. Pine trees do best in early fall but wait until late fall to move maple trees. Basically, you want a dormant tree with reduced foliage, but winter is a no-go, as frost in the soil is a huge risk to the roots as you dig.</p></div>

Q: Can trees come back after a drought?

• <div><p>Some trees will bounce back just fine, and others will struggle and possibly die. Evergreens, for instance, have a very difficult time recovering after droughts and usually die after periods of extreme dryness. Usually, you&rsquo;ll have to just wait and see&mdash;if the drought occurs in wintertime, it&rsquo;s possible that your tree will recover during the gentler springtime.</p></div>

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Meyers Pro tree service did an excellent job cutting trees on my property. They took care not to damage my property. After completion they removed all wood, limbs and debris as promised. Their prices were reasonable.
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Reviewed in August 2025
Very professional and got the job done efficiently and safely. Would highly recommend for all of your tree service needs.
Scrappy Creek Tree Service and Stump Grinding
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Reviewed in November 2018
Jay and his crew showed up right on time and went to work. They very carefully removed tree limbs close to the house. They finished that same day and cleaned up all the tree limbs and trimmings. One of Jay's crew then did the stump grinding and left the entire area covered with mulch from the...
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Reviewed in October 2016
Josh and his team were great to work with. He came to do a tree inspection of our property, which has approx. 150 trees and helped us determine an affordable, long-term plan for tree care. He was booked several months out, but was able to bring a large crew on the day of service to complete...
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Reviewed in March 2016
After joining Angie's list for the specific purpose of finding a tree service,I sent Paul Bunyan Tree Service 3 different messages on 2/25/16, 2/27/16 and 3/11/16. I still have not heard from them yet and today is 3/22/16.
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Reviewed in February 2013
Humphries Tree Service are very efficient and thorough. I had used them before. They are very dependable as well.
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Reviewed in January 2012
They removed a tree for us and do all of our tree services for us. We found them through other work we had seen them do in our neighborhood and got their card from them.
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Reviewed in April 2011
We had confirmed that DJ's could drive onto the neighbor's property to remove the residue. One tree fell on our neighbor's property and destroyed a red plum tree. The neighbor agreed to DJ's proposal to remove the remains and plant a new tree of her choice. As a result of DJ's...
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