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Creekside Tree Service and Resources
4.5(
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Trimming - For Business

Serving Tappahannock, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

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With over 15 years of experience in the landscape & tree industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your home or business. We handle everything from lawn care to tree trimming and tree removal. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give Creekside Tree Service and Resources a call today, we look forward to working with you!

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Creekside Tree Service and Resources
4.5(
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Stump - Remove - For Business+2 more

Serving Tappahannock, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Outstanding job and will ask them to do more work. I can say they do nothing but the job correctly and at fair price. Would recommend them to anyone. Removed over 50 trees for us and our time schedule. Outstanding"
Response time1 day
Response rate90%
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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CK Lawn and Landscaping
4.6(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+3 more

Serving Tappahannock, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Kevin & company did a great job removing 2 very large trees. He replied to our request for service quickly, gave an accurate estimate for the work, was neat, prompt and courteous. We would not hesitate to recommend him or to use their services again."
Response time1 day
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Richmond Stump Company
5.0(
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree Stump - Remove - For Business

Serving Tappahannock, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

Richmond Stump Company was built on a simple principle: approach every job with a clear plan, execute it properly, and deliver a clean result.\n\nWith a background in construction and years of experience working as a Solution Architect in the technology space, our founder brings a unique combination of hands-on work ethic and structured problem-solving to every project.\n\nStump grinding offers a straightforward, effective way to restore outdoor spaces. It’s a process that requires precision, the right equipment, and attention to detail.It also provides immediate, visible results — transforming a yard in just a few hours.\n\nWe are proud to serve homeowners and businesses throughout the Richmond area with dependable, professional service you can trust.

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Turf Dog Landscaping LLC
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree Stump - Remove - For Business

Serving Tappahannock, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

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

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.

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.

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.

Generally speaking, you’ll want to avoid flush cuts, which are cuts made as extremely close to the trunk or main branch. These cuts can weaken your tree, lower its natural defense mechanisms, and even cause decay. You’ll also want to avoid tree topping, which is the total removal of the leader and upper main branches of a tree. 

Most pros will advise against either of these methods, which is why hiring a pro is often the best choice when it comes to tree trimming.

You should plant trees at least 15 to 20 feet away from your house, and more if the tree will grow large and spread its limbs. Trees pose several dangers to houses when planted too close. They can litter the roof with leaves and branches, create fire hazards, make a ladder for larger pests, and even damage the foundation as their roots grow.

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