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M & D Tree offers expert tree removal in Atlanta, GA. Our highly trained ISA Certified Arborists can remove any tree, big or small, in a safe efficient manner. 

M & D Tree Service will try to look at each tree and advise the client with the best approach towards mitigating any problem they may have with the tree. Trees are removed for many reasons in Georgia. Some trees have overgrown their spot. Others are dead or dying and pose a threat to the homeowner or building.
Some trees don't need to be removed at all! That is why you should hire an ISA Certified Arborist to give you a consultation on your trees. M & D Tree Service can sometimes offer plan to revive your tree depending on the situation. Call us today and an ISA certified arborist will come out and give you an assessment of your trees. Call 470-257-2950

M & D Tree Service offers expert tree pruning in Georgia. We employ ISA Certified Arborist to prune your valuable trees properly. Tree pruning is an art that can help a tree or if done incorrectly can put the tree in state of stress.
Properly pruned trees can be an asset to your property. Trees in Georgia need pruning on a regular basis because they are not in their natural environment which is the forest. Trees are planted in urban soils that lead to stress and unsightly stems in the canopy.

Crown or canopy raising is a technique where the lowest branches of a tree are pruned. This technique is used for aesthetic and practical reasons. By removing the lower limbs, the area around the tree is more open and the view is dramatically enhanced. The canopy may be raised to aid vegetation growth around the tree. It also is utilized to achieve an even and uniform look. For practical purposes, the canopy is raised to allow easy pedestrian access under the tree.

Crown thinning refers to selective pruning of limbs throughout the crown of the tree. This increases light in and below the tree. It also increases air flow through the tree which allows wind to pass through more easily. The increased light and air flow naturally decreases the pest population in the tree. Crown thinning unlike raising the canopy does not alter the shape or size of the tree.

Crown reduction is selective pruning of a tree to accommodate limited space, rectify shade or light damage, reduce weight of heavy limbs, or remedy damage done by unskilled tree service companies.

Crown cleaning is a selective pruning technique to remove hazardous, diseased, dying and/or dead limbs from a tree. It may also involve removing certain epicormic branches (also known as water sprouts or suckers) that form as a response to injury or stress. By removing the epicormic branches, it allows the dominate limbs to grow stronger.

Crown restoration is pruning to improve the appearance, structure and shape of a tree damaged by weather or by humans. Weather damage can include wind or lightening. Human damage may be the result of vandalism or unskilled tree service companies.

Root pruning is selective pruning for when the roots of a tree are interfering with its surroundings. Unruly roots can damage or destroy sidewalks and driveways. They can cause significant damage to pool areas. Roots of a thirsty tree can choke out a water line seeking a drink. They also may harm sewer lines and other underground utilities. Selectively removing roots of a tree may prevent or limit damage.

• Hazardous limb removal is pruning to remove weak, hanging or dead limbs.
• Line/Structure clearance is pruning the limbs that interfere with utility service such as power and cable lines or structures such as fences or roofs.
• Structural pruning is utilized for young trees to encourage solid limb growth with strong attachments.

Many people with their loppers, shears or chain saws in hand set out to prune their own trees. Most people do not have the training or skills to properly prune a tree. A certified arborist is qualified in tree assessment, climbing, cutting, and pruning. They are experienced with climbing safety and also the safe operation of equipment. It is recommended to hire a professional for your tree pruning needs.

With that being said, a basic understanding of tree anatomy and the healing process is required for the amateur. The major parts of a tree include the leaves, trunks and branches that are surrounded by bark, fruit and flowers, and roots. The leaves provide nourishment by the chemical process called photosynthesis as well as make the oxygen in the air that we breathe. The trunk is the support system for leaves and branches and the main stability for the tree. It is the pathway for water and nourishment to reach all parts of the tree. The branches stretch outward to help leaves reach the light needed for photosynthesis. Roots are anchors for the tree. They also absorb water and nutrients from the soil. Trees respond to wounds in two ways: compartmentalization (isolating the injured tissue with new growth) and barrier zones (setting chemical and physical boundaries around the wound). This is how a tree attempts to heal itself after injury.

It easy to understand the important job of each part of a tree and the consequences when one of these parts is wounded or removed in the pruning process. There is stress placed on a tree when healthy leaves are removed, when branches are cut resulting in wounds, and when wounds allow easy access for insects and disease. 

Removing a tree does not necessarily mean you have removed all of the tree. Many tree service companies leave an unsightly tree stump behind after taking down a tree. If the stump sits in an area of your yard that experiences high foot traffic, it can become a potential physical injury liability. A tree stump also detracts from the appearance of your property. Leaving a tree stump is like placing a Welcome mat on the ground for pests such as ants and termites.

You can use a chainsaw to get rid of a tree stump, but our team of tree service professionals has a better idea, and the idea does not involve spreading harmful chemicals that harm family pets.

The idea is called stump grinding, and no other company does it better than our highly rated tree services company.

If another tree service company left behind an unsightly and potentially dangerous stump, you should know about the many benefits of getting rid of the stump. Stump grinding should be an essential part of your property maintenance plan.