by Harry Kennedy | Jul 15, 2026 | Uncategorized
Stump grinding leaves behind a pile of wood chips mixed with soil — called “grindings” — that fills the hole where the stump was. With a little aftercare, that spot turns back into healthy lawn in a single growing season. Here’s the step-by-step from Wilcox Tree...
by Harry Kennedy | Jul 15, 2026 | Uncategorized
Crown reduction is one of the most technically demanding pruning services, and one of the most abused by inexperienced crews. Done correctly, it reduces a tree’s overall size while preserving its natural structure and health. Done wrong (topping), it starts a decline...
by Harry Kennedy | Jul 15, 2026 | Uncategorized
Crown raising — also called “crown lifting” — removes the lower branches of a tree to increase the vertical clearance beneath. It’s one of the most practical pruning services for residential properties, used when you need trees to share space with lawns, driveways,...
by Harry Kennedy | Jul 15, 2026 | Uncategorized
Crown thinning is one of the most valuable — and most misunderstood — pruning services. Done well, it improves tree health and reduces storm damage risk. Done poorly, it weakens structure and triggers defensive regrowth. Here’s what crown thinning actually is, when it...
by Harry Kennedy | Jul 13, 2026 | Uncategorized
One of the most common questions about stump grinding is “what happens to all the roots?” Short answer: they stay in the ground and slowly decay. Longer answer: there’s more happening than that, and it’s usually good news. Here’s what Wilcox Tree Service wants...
by Harry Kennedy | Jul 12, 2026 | Uncategorized
Stump grinding prices vary more than most homeowners expect. A “small stump” to one company might be a “medium stump” to another, and access matters as much as size. Here’s real 2026 pricing from Wilcox Tree Service for New Hampshire residential and commercial jobs....
