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Avatar for J&L Landscaping
J&L Landscaping
5.0(
68
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Tree TrimmingTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming - For Business

Serving Carefree, AZ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jose responded to my inquiry promptly, setting an appointment the next day. There was a lot of clean up to do as our previous landscaper was lackadaisical. Jose spent 2 days here and was also able to get another professional to trim our palm trees. We have hired him on a weekly basis, looking forward to our yard looking more presentable without my husband having to trim bushes etc."
Landscaping
Landscaping
Landscaping
Lawn Care
Lawn Care

+18

Response time2 hrs
112 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by74%of homeowners
AZ Desert Tree Care, LLC
4.7(
28
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Tree TrimmingTree Removal

Serving Carefree, AZ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We cannot say enough about the amazing job done by AZ Desert Tree Care at our property. We had several Palo Verde trees (& an out-of-control Palo Brea tree) in desperate need of trimming & removal of desert Mistletoe. It was so difficult find a qualified arborist to come all the way out to the Rio Verde Foothills. We tried to find one for over a year! We owe a great debt to whoever it was who posted a good review of AZ Desert Tree Care - for this company showed up with a team of highly-experienced tree trimming, cleanup experts after we called. Their 4-man â cutterâ crew quickly and efficiently got some major shaping & topping work done, then had a separate 5-man cleanup crew arrive & process all the branches through a large chipper truck they had brought along. Everything was raked up and hauled away, after they applied a special tree fertilizer food to all the trees worked on. They even removed two small bushes (with our permission) they felt were possible future fire hazards - as they also specialize in fire prevention landscaping. Never seen such efficiency & professionalism. Highly recommend! Ed - AZ Desert Tree Care 480-689-9139"
Response time1 day
Response rate86%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Tree Pro's, LLC
4.3(
1,129
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Stump - Remove+3 more

Serving Carefree, AZ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The arborist, Robert, was very informative and professional. The tree trimming crew was prompt and did an outstanding job. The trees look great and the cleanup was immaculate."
Before
Back Yard Brazilian Pepper Trim and Soil Injection
After
Soil Injections
Crane Removal

+9

Response time1 day
112 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Chip's Tree Service
4.3(
187
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Stump - Remove+3 more

Serving Carefree, AZ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We hired Chips to trim and degird the roots of a tree, replace our irrigation system, deep feed our trees, and replace the rock in the yard beds. They were outstanding. Their office staff were responsive and consistently sent reminders for upcoming appointments. The workman were great and their supervisors were knowledgeable and available for consultations. We plan to use them in the Fall to add plantings to our back yard. We enthusiastically endorse them."
LARGE TREE TRIMMING
BEFORE
AFTER
Tree Trimming Chain Saw
Tree Trimming

+14

Response time10 hrs
Response rate94%
1040 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Aguilar Tree Service
4.7(
129
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Tree TrimmingTree Stump - Remove

Serving Carefree, AZ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Aguilar Tree Service apparently subbed out the job to a different tree Service. The price was well below that of other estimates and the two man crew worked hard and fast to remove dead branched and limbs broken by wind. The work was completed on the same day of the estimate. The bad news is that most of the cuts were not at the branch collar but maybe 6 to 12 inches above it, even for dead branches. I doubt that it will help the tree close over the wound. In summary, great price and hard workers but lacked good arborist practices."
Response time3 hrs
Response rate98%
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Elite Tree Care, LLC
4.2(
771
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Stump - Remove+3 more

Serving Carefree, AZ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Prompt return call when service requested. Arborist was helpful in explaining type of service recommended and why. Tree trim team was efficient, professional and thorough. Cleaned up all debris and left yard in great shape."
Tree Removal
Tree Removal
Before install
After install
Response time2 days
Response rate98%
293 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Tree Trimming and Removal
Tree Trimming and Removal
4.9(
14
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming+1 more

Serving Carefree, AZ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I was very pleased with the service provided by Scott and Eric's crew. They were on time for the appointment and very efficient in their execution of the removal of my huge Sisso tree. They did a great job of cleanup after the work was done as well. The price was great and they were able to start the job 2 days after they quoted. I would highly recommend them to anyone who needs a tree removal."
Jay B.
Ironwood 1 After
Jay B.
Jay B.
Jay B.

+20

Response time7 hrs
Recommended by40%of homeowners
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Arborists FAQs, answered by experts

Late August, September, and mid-October are the ideal months for planting a young tree. However, the best time to plant a tree ultimately depends on when the weather transitions to fall-like conditions and eventually winter frost. As long as the hottest days of summer have passed and the ground hasn’t frozen yet, you can still successfully plant trees.

All of the tree root removal methods mentioned above are effective on any kind of root, whether it’s still growing or simply needs a gentle nudge to finish decomposing. The only difference is that larger roots tend to be harder to remove and may require multiple chemical treatments as well as manual labor to eradicate.

Most jobs take 2-8 hours, but extensive trimming may take multiple days.

Yes, many services include stump grinding to eliminate tripping hazards and improve aesthetics.

How often and long you should water a tree depends on the species and if it is mature or newly planted. The amount of water is also based on the tree's size. A good rule of thumb is approximately 5 gallons per inch of the trunk's diameter.

Adjusting watering to the recommended suggestions for the tree type and weather conditions is vital. For instance, watering trees during a drought is necessary, and you may need to water more frequently than usual.

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