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The Tree Care Service
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Stump - Remove+2 more

Serving Harrisonburg, VA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The Tree Care Service is hands-down the best in the business! From the moment I called and described the work I needed, Ulises was professional, knowledgeable, and incredibly efficient. He arrived promptly, assessed the situation, and his team jumped into action without hesitation. They tackled a massive job—removing two large mature trees, 15–20 smaller ones, hauling away 15 bags of debris, and grinding down all the stumps and roots. I was bracing for a bill well over $5,000, but the final cost was significantly less! The customer service was OUTSTANDING, and the quality of work was top-notch. Ulises and his crew exceeded every expectation. If you need anything tree-related, do yourself a favor and call The Tree Care Service. Highly recommended!"
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Response time1 day
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Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Carver's Tree Service LLC
4.7(
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+2 more

Serving Harrisonburg, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"â Without exception, Carverâ s Tree Service provided the best tree services Iâ ve ever deakt with, They quoted a very fair price; Fitted our work into an already-busy schedule; Arrived promptly; Mustered a very competent working team; Had all the proper equipment; Ensured that no damage was done to any surrounding areas and buildings; Cleaned up all debris (even hand-raked the affected areas). My highest recommendation for the care and quality work they performed.â"
Response time8 hrs
Response rate89%
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
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JD Brothers Tree Services
4.9(
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+2 more

Serving Harrisonburg, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Their team was very hard working, considerate and respectful of our property and our neighbors. I can't say enough for their work ethics. They cleaned up all the 3 adjoining properties after cutting down 6 tall pine trees. They were well worth what they charged us. We are so thankful no one got hurt ?"
Land Mangement
Tree Removals
Tree trimming
Response time1 day
Response rate85%
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Lawson Family Tree Care
5.0(
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Harrisonburg, VA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Charlie and his crew removed a huge oak that had branches extending over my house. They did such a great job - they were careful, communicative, and really thoughtful about the work and the clean up. I highly recommend their service and will absolutely call them again."
Response time7 hrs
Response rate99%
47 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

The best time to transplant a tree is when it is dormant. For many trees, this means either in the fall after the leaves have dropped (around October or November) or in early spring before new growth begins (around March). The ideal timing can depend on the type of tree. Deciduous trees do well when moved in early spring or fall, while evergreens are best transplanted in early spring or late summer. For example, pine trees are best moved in early fall, but maples prefer late fall. Avoid transplanting in winter, as the frozen or hard, cold soil poses a significant risk to the roots and prevents the tree from acclimating properly.

Trees don’t usually grow back after being cut down. Some particularly robust tree species may start sending up new stems from a stump to recover, but those stems won’t become a “tree” like before. Generally, trees don’t recover from being entirely cut down, which is why it’s important to be careful when making a decision. When you cut down a tree, it’s a good idea to make plans to remove the stump, even if it’s unlikely to grow back.

It can be bad to leave a dead stump in the ground. A stump becomes a hefty piece of dead wood in time and eventually (especially with the help of rain) starts to rot. That makes it a locus point for diseases and pesky insects, as well as a bit of an eyesore. It’s best to remove a tree stump completely before it starts to decay, especially before it starts to fall apart. If the tree was removed because of disease, it’s even more important to fully remove the stump if possible.

If an arborist is certified by the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA), the highest level of certification available is ISA Board Certified Master Arborist. According to the ISA, this credential is reserved for arborists “who have reached the pinnacle of their profession.” Check your arborist’s credentials before hiring to confirm their level of training and expertise.

Although the terms tree trimming and tree pruning are used interchangeably, they are very different types of tree maintenance. Tree trimming involves enhancing the appearance of your tree by removing unruly branches, providing your tree with ample sunlight and nutrients and prevents unsightly overgrowth. 

Tree pruning helps keep your trees disease-free. This process removes unhealthy growths, dead branches, and other unhealthy parts of the tree. It’s more common for deciduous and ornamental trees but not so common for evergreen trees. To determine which method you need, discuss it with a tree trimming specialist.

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