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J-Minger Landscaping & Lawncare
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Tree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove - For BusinessTree Trimming - For Business

Serving Chester, WV and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

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Small jobs welcome

"Prompt, courteous, respectful, thorough, complete, and a moving master, J, and Cody are a pleasure to work with for house cleanout. They take anything! I highly recommend 1 hour cleanouts for your projects. Will use them again. Also recommended at Nextdoor Neighbor Franklin Park."
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Cutting a path to Heaven
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Chester, WV and surrounding areas

"These guys were excellent and affordable. Responded within a few days. Gave us an estimate which was better than other companies. Scheduled project to be completed within a week. Work was completed today!"
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

The ideal depth of a tree notch depends on the tree, but it should usually be between 20% and 25% of the tree’s depth. However, if the tree is leaning towards the direction of the notch, it can be cut more shallowly—at as little as 10% of the depth. When the tree is leaning away from the direction it needs to be felled, you can cut deeper, closer to 30%.

The average lifespan of an oak tree is 100 to 300 years, so long as it isn’t impacted by diseases like sudden oak death. Some species will last shorter or longer, depending on where you live.

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.

Aim to have your trees inspected and pruned in early spring. At this point in the year, tree service professionals can note where there is old growth from winter and cut that back to encourage new growth for the rest of the year. Pruning at the wrong time of the year could make your trees prone to diseases.

You can find pruning paints and sealants for trees, but you shouldn’t use them on a topped tree. Coatings like these often inhibit the tree’s healing process. An important exception is if there are dangerous fungi nearby that the tree is particularly vulnerable to, like oaks and oak wilt. Sealing cuts can help prevent fungi from taking root.

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