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Last update on April 29, 2026

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Green Dreams Landscape
4.9(
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Serving Richlands, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

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Customers say: Quick response

"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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+4

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Recommended by30%of homeowners
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AdVance Construction LLC
New to Angi

Serving Richlands, VA and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

I offer land clearing and excavation. I am currently a small business owner with a 10 ton excavator and dozer that I use to do tree removal or grading work done. I also do small construction work/DIY projects, and any small handyman projects. I am very affordable and I’m willing to work with any customer.

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CSI Home and Commercial Services
4.6(
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Serving Richlands, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"CSI was flexible and was able to schedule a home inspector the day after I got a bid accepted on a house. The inspector, Patrick, showed up on time and the inspection took about 4 hours. Patrick was responsive to any questions I had by email or live during the inspection. My one recommendation is that I requested a pest, mold, radon, and home inspection. It would be a better heads up if they explained that they sometimes outsource the radon inspection depending on availability of radon inspectors. Also, they can explain a bit more for new home buyers what is involved with a mold inspection. Patrick ended up just eyeing whether he spotted any mold. Because he did not see any mold, we did not have to pay extra for mold samples."
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Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Cut Right Tree Service
4.7(
15
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Serving Richlands, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Very responsive and great customer service. Quick to start the job and did a wonderful job as well. Would definitely recommend and will hire again!"
Response time12 hrs
Response rate94%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Widener Tree pros
5.0(
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Serving Richlands, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"We hired Widener Tree Pros for our property. They removed several trees that were in danger of falling on our barn. They were quick and professional. We are very satisfied with the work they did."
Response time3 hrs
Response rate93%
Recommended by33%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

No. Topping a tree refers to severely cutting down all its major branches and tree in a straight line. It was once recommended for streetside deciduous trees but has fallen out of practice. Topping leads to many problems, removing so much of the tree that many trees struggle to survive and become much more vulnerable to insects and diseases. Also, it doesn’t really help tree growth as once assumed and often leads to an ugly appearance of many sprouting stems in competition to become new main branches.

In most cases, you should not use a pruning seal on trees after trimming. Applying a sealant can interfere with the tree's natural healing process, and it does not guarantee protection from pathogens. Instead of sealing the cut, the best practice is to support the tree's natural recovery by providing it with plenty of water and a dormant-style fertilizer. However, there are exceptions. Pruning seals may be recommended for very vulnerable species, like elm trees, in areas where dangerous diseases such as Dutch elm disease are prevalent. In these specific situations, the protection offered by a sealant can outweigh its downsides. For advice tailored to your situation, especially after cutting large branches, it is best to consult a local tree trimming professional.

As a general rule, the protected area should be about 1½ times as wide as the canopy of the tree’s leaves. This digging measurement can vary by tree species and the age of the tree. Of course, that can be a lot of fencing for larger trees, which is why our first step is about making difficult decisions on which trees to save.

No, you should never top maple trees. Topping injures the tree and leads to the rapid growth of a weak canopy, which can be hazardous to rooftops and utility lines. Removing the crown can also leave the interior bark vulnerable to sun damage, leading to insects and disease. A topped tree can also reduce property value and permanently damage the appearance of a tree.

You’ll want to have your palm trees trimmed during the spring, ideally in May, before hurricane season sets in, which generally takes place during the late summer. Palm trees grow fastest over the summer months. You’ll also want to trim your palm trees when you notice:

  • Brown fronds 

  • Dry leaves

  • Flower pods

  • Fruit

  • Fronds overgrown in power lines

  • Frond encroaching upon your neighbor’s home or yard 

  • Visible damage from a storm

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