LAMB TREE SERVICE, LLC

 Professional tree service and arborist company serving Murray, Benton, Dexter, and the surrounding areas. For years we have provided homeowners and business owners in Murray, Benton, and Dexter with a full range of services, including tree pruning and trimming, tree removal, planting, cabling and bracing, land clearing, stump removal, lightning protection, and tree health and pest management. 

 DO I NEED AN ARBORIST?

 Arborists are specialists in tree care. We are trained and equipped to evaluate a tree’s needs and provide everything it requires to grow and flourish. Proper tree care makes the difference between attractive trees that add value to your property and poorly maintained trees that are a danger and liability. Additionally, working with large trees can be hazardous—both from falls while pruning or removing branches and from falling branches that can damage property or cause injury. Arborists are trained to take the proper precautions and minimize these risks. Please feel free to browse our services to see how we can help you. 

Well-cared for trees provide many benefits:
Trees  act like air filters. They clean the air of odors and pollutants, and  filter particulates like smoke and dust out of the air.
Trees help  you conserve energy. They provide shade and act as wind screens, so you  need less energy to both heat and cool your home, which saves money.
Trees  help you save water. Their shade allows for less water to evaporate  from your lawn in the summer, which means you need to water the lawn  less often.
Trees are beautiful. They create pleasant scenery, and  will vastly improve the look of your property – especially if they’re  blocking a less than scenic view!
Trees increase property value.  Because of all of these benefits, trees make a property more desirable –  but only if these trees are well-cared for, which is why it’s so  important to hire professional arborist to look after your trees.

 Nature can be unpredictable, and you can’t always plan for when it catches you off guard. Winter storms can break branches or topple trees under the weight of snow and ice, and high winds can tear limbs or uproot entire trees. That’s why LAMB TREE SERVICE, LLC offers 24-hour emergency tree removal. If a tree falls on your property or damages your home or power lines, you can’t always wait days for help. We are available any time—during a storm, at two o’clock in the morning, or on a Sunday afternoon—to be there when you need us. 

Tree Removal — Murray, Benton & Dexter, Kentucky

How to Keep Your Trees Healthy

Maintaining healthy trees can be challenging. Trees may become stressed, diseased, or infested, and diagnosing these issues often requires specialized knowledge. Environmental conditions are a common cause. Key tips to keep your trees thriving:

• Roots need air as well as water. Over watering can suffocate a tree by water logging the shallow roots that absorb oxygen.
• Avoid practices that restrict air to the root zone—excessive mulch or soil compaction can harm trees. Mulch is beneficial when used correctly, but too much prevents oxygen exchange.
• If soil compaction is suspected, consider aerating or lightly tilling the area around the tree.

If your tree looks unhealthy and the cause isn’t obvious, Lamb Tree Service, LLC can diagnose and resolve most problems, often in a single visit.

Services in Murray, Benton, and Dexter — Lamb Tree Service, LLC:

• Tree pruning
• Trimming and removal
• Emergency tree removal
• Stump removal and grinding

 Why should I remove a tree?

Unfortunately,  sometimes it’s necessary to remove a tree from your property. The tree  may be dead or dying, or in the case of an emergency, it may have  suffered a serious wound that it cannot recover from. You should have a  professional Arborist assess the tree to determine whether it can  survive the damage that has been done to it.

Why do I need an arborist to remove my tree?

If a storm has damaged your tree but it’s still standing, call an arborist right away to improve its chances of recovery. Lost or broken branches expose the tree to infection and pests; a prompt assessment allows treatment that can prevent further decline. If the tree cannot be saved, our arborists have the equipment and expertise to remove it safely.

Stump Removal / Grinding — Murray, Benton & Dexter, KY

Have an unsightly stump on your property? Lamb Tree Service, LLC offers complete stump removal and grinding services to efficiently clear stumps and restore your yard.

Why remove a stump?

Why remove stumps — key reasons

• Prevent infrastructure damage: roots can continue growing and crack sidewalks, driveways, and paved surfaces.
• Reduce pest and disease risk: stumps attract insects and harbor pathogens that can spread to healthy trees.
• Improve safety: stumps are hard trip hazards and can become slippery with moss, risking injury to children and visitors.
• Prevent regrowth: many stumps sprout new shoots that lead to unwanted saplings and future maintenance.
• Restore usability & curb appeal: removing stumps frees space for landscaping, planting, or safe lawn use and improves property appearance.
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Why wouldn't you pull out tree stumps?

Many try to pull stumps out with a truck, but this is unsafe and often ineffective. Tree roots are extensive and may be entwined with other roots or near underground utilities; chains can snap and vehicles can be damaged. For safety and reliable removal, Lamb Tree Service, LLC recommends hiring a professional stump removal service.

Tree Cabling & Bracing — Murray, Benton & Dexter, KY

Lamb Tree Service, LLC has years of experience and is fully trained in professional tree cabling and bracing. We evaluate structural weaknesses and install discreet, code‑compliant systems to stabilize limbs and trunks, extend the life of valuable trees, and reduce risk to property and people.

Why brace / cable a tree?

Bracing vs. cabling — what’s the difference and why it matters

Bracing and cabling both strengthen weakened trees but use different hardware: bracing uses steel rods to reinforce limb attachments, while cabling uses flexible steel cable to limit movement between major limbs. The correct choice depends on the tree’s condition, species, and the arborist’s assessment and skill. These systems help prevent large branch failures that can cause property damage, open wounds that invite pests and disease, or destabilize the tree structurally.

When trees most need support

• Imbalanced or rapidly growing limbs that place extra stress on crotches
• Trees with V‑shaped (narrow-angle) crotch connections that are prone to splitting
• Species known for brittle wood (example: box elder, silver maple)
• Trees that recently lost a leader or major limb and now have exposed, vulnerable branches
• Large branches overhanging homes, vehicles, or high‑use areas where failure would be hazardous

Signs you should call an arborist for possible bracing/cabling

• Visible V‑crotch or included bark at branch junctions
• Cracks, splits, or visible decay at joints
• Leaning trunks with heavy canopy imbalance
• Recent storm damage where remaining limbs appear stressed
• Large limbs close to structures or utility lines

Tree Health & Pest/Disease Management — Murray, Benton & Dexter, KY

Lamb Tree Service, LLC provides diagnosis and treatment to preserve tree health and stop pest or disease spread. Our services include:

• On‑site health inspections and pest/disease diagnosis
• Targeted treatment plans (pruning, injections, soil treatments, biological or chemical controls as appropriate)
• Preventive care: mulch, proper watering guidance, soil aeration and fertilization recommendations
• Follow‑up monitoring and integrated pest management to minimize chemical use

If you see declining foliage, dieback, unusual lesions, fungal fruiting bodies, or significant pest activity, contact us for a professional assessment and treatment plan.

Is my tree healthy?

Some tree problems are obvious — dead branches, wilting or discolored leaves, or oozing/“bleeding” sap. Other times the only sign is poor growth or reduced vigor. If you suspect a tree is unhealthy, contact a trained arborist. At Lamb Tree Service, LLC we evaluate tree health, diagnose the cause, and provide practical solutions to restore or preserve your tree.

What are the signs of a sick tree?

Arborist  are trained to discover the less obvious symptoms of poor health. Poor  weather, fungi, insects, and disease can all affect your tree’s health  in a variety of ways. Leaves may change color or fade, or the tree may  lose leaves. The leaves or bark may develop spots or lesions. The sap  may bleed, or there may be visible insects or fungal growths. Finally,  the tree’s growth may just not be as vigorous as would be expected. At  Lamb Tree Service, LLC we have the experience to evaluate the symptoms  and identify the cause.

How can I protect my tree from insects?

There  are many different types of insects that can infest trees. Some devour  the leaves, which have a negative impact on your tree’s growth. Others  burrow into the tree or feed on the sap. Regardless of how they feed,  they are all more than capable of doing severe damage to a tree. Once  they are established, they can be very difficult to remove and may  require chemical sprays, so the most effective way to deal with an  infestation is prevention. Since insects are attracted to sick or  damaged trees, the best way to prevent an infestation is to keep the  trees healthy to begin with, and that’s where Lamb Tree Service, LLC   comes in.

Tree Planting in Murray, Benton, Dexter Kentucky.

There  is no simpler way to enhance the beauty and elegance of a piece of  property than to plant trees. Purchasing trees for your property is an  investment in the future, as they only become more beautiful and  impressive over time as they grow and age, and you will be enjoying them  for years to come. However, the first step is to make sure that they  are planted well so that they will be healthy and have the chance to  grow. That’s where LAMB TREE SERVICE, LLC comes in.

When is the best time to plant trees?

The  best time to plant trees is during the dormant season, particularly  either in the autumn just after the leaves have dropped, or in the  spring before trees bud. The key is to make sure the tree has the chance  to establish a healthy root system before it tries to develop new  growth. Transplanting is very stressful for trees, and having a  well-established root system makes things much easier when it starts  trying to deal with the summer heat.

It is possible to plant  trees during the growing season, but they need proper care and handling  if they are going to flourish. As experienced arborist, we can help  prepare the ground and make sure your tree has the best possible start  in life.

How do I care for a new tree?

Newly  planted trees need care because their root systems are not fully  developed yet. The most important thing is to keep the area around the  root ball moist, and you can do this by keeping the tree watered.  Applying mulch will help prevent evaporation, moderate the soil  temperature, and prevent damage to the roots. If the soil is poor, some  light fertilization may be beneficial, but as long as you are keeping  the soil around your tree’s roots moist, it should be able to grow well  enough to be self-sufficient within two to three years.

Tree Trimming & Removal in Murray, Benton, Dexter Kentucky.

When  we have trees around our homes, it is sometimes necessary to trim them  back or even remove a tree in order to prevent property damage. However,  for large trees, this kind of maintenance can be very dangerous as  falling branches are heavy and sometimes unpredictable. If there is a  tree on your property that needs trimming or removal, contact Lamb Tree  Service, LLC today and let the professionals handle it.

Our  highly experienced arborist have years of experience in safely trimming  and removing branches and trees. Difficult removals may require cranes  and a bucket truck to avoid damage to your home, power lines, or other  surroundings.

Why do I need to remove my tree?

There  can be any number of things that will make it necessary to remove a  tree from your property. From disease, to storm damage, to simply  growing too close to your house or to power lines, trees that are  damaged or growing in the wrong place pose an extreme danger to both you  and your property. If you suspect that a tree on your property is  dangerous, contact Lamb Tree Service, LLC and we will evaluate whether  it needs to be trimmed or removed, and determine the safest way to  remove it.

Do I need a permit to remove a tree from my property?

It  depends on the laws of the municipality, but generally, yes. Many towns  and cities have bylaws requiring permission to remove trees of a  certain size, because they enhance property values. However, most  municipalities make exceptions for dead, dying, or imminently hazardous  trees. If you are unsure about the status of the tree on your property,  it is best to check your local laws.

Tree Pruning in Murray, Benton, Dexter Kentucky. 

Tree  pruning is much more important than most people realize. Skillful  pruning will improve the aesthetic appeal of your trees, but is also  necessary for maintaining their health and structural integrity. It has  been proven that trees that are properly pruned live longer. Pruning is  important because it spaces out the tree’s branches, allowing more air  to circulate and helping to prevent the wind from tearing branches off.  This allows the tree to continue growing in a healthy manner.

What is the best time of year to prune a tree?

Light  pruning and the removal of dead wood can be done at any time. However,  for bigger pruning jobs, it is important that the work is timed for when  it will do the least amount of harm to the tree’s health. For most  trees, the best period is late winter or very early spring, before the  tree starts to leaf out but after the worst of the cold has passed.  Avoid pruning the trees once new leaves have started to grow and in the  autumn when the leaves are dropping. Both of these times can be very  harmful to your tree.

For fruit-bearing trees, the best time to  prune depends on the type of the tree and the goals of the pruning. For  fruit trees, it is best to give us a call and discuss what exactly you  want to accomplish with your pruning.

How to prune a tree?

Many  small pruning jobs can be accomplished on your own. The only tricky  part is making sure that you are cutting in the right place. The key is  to remove the unwanted branch while protecting the stem or trunk.  Branches and stems are joined by a ring of tissue called a stem collar,  and all cuts should be made on the branch side of the stem collar. For  larger branches, it is important to be extremely careful when pruning,  as the weight of the falling branch can often cause tearing or other  damage to the tree. If you are uncertain that you can prune the tree  safely, it is best to contact a trained professional.

Lightning Protection in Murray, Benton, Dexter

Are  you concerned about the safety of your trees when a storm hits? You are  not alone. Millions of dollars in property damage happen each year from  trees being hit by lightning. Broken branches can fall onto your home  or car and possibly lead to fire damage. Lamb Tree Service, LLC has seen  homes ruined and people severely injured from an incident which could  have been prevented.

How does Lamb Tree Service, LLC protect my trees from lightning damage?

To  prevent lightning from harming your trees and your property, Lamb Tree  Service, LLC can install lightning rods into your trees. With the rod  fit to the tree any lightning which strikes the tree will be dispersed  through the rods and into the ground. Lightning moves through trees by  traveling along the moisture in the wood. Lightning is like a river, it  will always choose the path of least resistance. Lightning rods are far  better conductors than the trees they protect so the lightning travels  through the metal and into the ground.

Do I have to install lightning rods on all my trees?

Though  it is best to protect as many of your trees from lightning damage as  possible, this is just not reasonable for many of our Murray, Benton, Dexter, customers  who have numerous trees on their property. In these situations, the  factors which we take into account are the type of tree, its height and  how close it is to your home.

Different species of trees have  different moisture levels and thus, some are more susceptible to  lightning strikes than others. Oaks for example, have a higher chance of  being hit by lightning than other trees. Height is also an important  factor as lightning tends to hit the highest object in an area (though  not necessarily). Lastly, one of the main reasons to protect your trees  is to protect yourself from property damage, so any trees which are  close to your house should have lightning rods installed.

If you want to protect your trees then give Lamb Tree Service, LLC a call.

Land Clearing in Murray, Benton, Dexter Kentucky.

Whether  you need someone to clear a path or an entire lot, Lamb Tree Service,  LLC can get the work done efficiently and on budget.

Why choose a professional land clearing service?

You  may think that clearing an area of land is a fairly straightforward,  do-it-yourself job but clearing can get complicated very quickly. First,  even if it is only removing shrubs and weeds you have to keep as much  topsoil as you can (if you wish to grow plants in the new space) while  being very thorough in the weed removal process. The reason you must be  so thorough is that many weeds have rhizomes, or subterranean stems,  which will re-grow the weed unless dug out.

The next biggest  challenge is clearing trees. Clearing trees can be very dangerous if you  are not sure what you are doing. Besides knowing how to cut a tree so  that it falls where you want it to, you need to be very careful about  how it falls as branches can explode under the pressure of the falling  tree, possibly resulting in severe harm. You must also make a plan to  remove the tree once it 

has fallen.

And these considerations  don’t even take into account removing the stump which is one of the  hardest parts of land clearing. Proper stump removal often requires  heavy machinery that may require training. Trees have large networks of  roots which are very time consuming to remove.

Don’t take a chance. Have your land cleared by Lamb Tree Service, LLC to get the best results.