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JTM Cozy Lawn
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Tree TrimmingTree Trimming - For Business

Serving Grafton, VA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

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Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"Open communication through out, responded to any of my questions very quickly. Arrived on time exactly when they said they would. Great work lawn mowing, edging, and trimming. I plan on hiring them for the summer. Would recommend to anyone."
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Response time3 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by64%of homeowners
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Cut It Up Lawn Care
4.9(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+2 more

Serving Grafton, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

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Emergency services offered

"They were at my home the day after I contacted them, estimate and proof of insurance were received that night. They stayed in touch until the work date, arrived on time and did a great job. Highly recommended!"
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Response time3 hrs
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ShoreFix Construction & Home Repairs
4.6(
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Trimming

Serving Grafton, VA and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"I hired ShoreFix to replace a gate closure across my driveway. The gate is only a year old, and not many contractors want to deal with someone else's work without starting from scratch. By the time Dustin arrived I thought I was well-versed in my needs and prepared for the unnecessary upsell. The concept of what I needed done was on point. However, the practical work had a few details missing. I didn't have pins that fit into the driveway and I didn't have a handle to open and close the gate. He didn't try the unnecessary upheld and was willing to do exactly the work I needed. I appreciate ShoreFix for taking on the small job when no one else would. I'm also appreciative that Dustin did great work at a fair price. Now, as I consider more fence work, I know who to call."
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Turf Dog Landscaping LLC
5.0(
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree Stump - Remove - For Business

Serving Grafton, VA and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"These guys were fast, professional, and respectful of my property. They even secured both gates before leaving. I am so happy with the job they did. My budget was tight and they got the job done in no time. My yard looks absolutely amazing and the edge work was fantastic! They even blew off the hard surfaces leaving a polished job. Hire them! I plan on it!! Sincerely, A Happy customer!"
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

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.

If executed correctly your tree should survive after being transplanted to a new spot. However, effective transplanting requires six months, careful root pruning, safe transport to the new location, and replanting in prime soil conditions. You’ll also need an appropriately sized root ball for a complete tree transplant. A good rule of thumb is that, for every inch in diameter, your tree’s root ball needs to be around 11 inches. So a tree with a diameter of six inches needs a root ball of approximately 66 inches.

Pruning trees during the summer can be a bad idea because the new growth will take place during the hottest months of the year, which can stress your tree out. Similarly, pruning during the early fall can be a bad idea, too, because you’d be stimulating new growth when most trees are aiming to go dormant. 

Pruning recommendations will vary by the type of tree, but generally, waiting until winter to prune your trees is a good idea.

Whether tree roots will continue to grow after a tree has been cut down depends on the species. Some tree roots will eventually die because they can no longer get nutrients through photosynthesis. However, other species that reproduce through root sprouts can continue to grow and produce new sprouts for seven years or more. For example, the roots of elms, ficus, and willows tend to regrow aggressively, while the roots of pines, oaks, and maples will typically die. To determine if a root system is still active, look for new sprouts on the old trunk, stump, or any exposed roots.

Light-bark trees are most notorious for producing lots of sap when wounded. These varieties include maples, birches, poplars, dogwoods, magnolias, and elms, and they will bleed more when the trees are dormant. That’s why it’s a good idea to prune them in the summer months rather than waiting until winter.

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