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Silva Tree Service
4.9(
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Serving Altadena, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2003

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"We had a great experience with Silva Tree Service. We called around for a few quotes to get some large trees cut back that weâ re hanging over onto our property from a neighbors house. Silva was available same day and for a very reasonable price. Very nice and professional and would hi hi my recommend them."
Silva Tree Service
Silva Tree Service
Silva Tree Service
Silva Tree Service
Silva Tree Service

+32

Response time3 hrs
Response rate99%
101 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Roper Tree Surgeon and Landscaping
4.8(
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Serving Altadena, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Best Tree Service I've ever had. Prompt, extremely responsive, emailed photos right after job completed, fair pricing, and the clean up after the work was finished was exemplary. Strongly sugest you give Willliam a try for your next landscaping tree or shrub trimming job or general landscaping. He's great!, and friendly and professional!"
Recommended by65%of homeowners
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Forest Tree Care Inc.
4.7(
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Serving Altadena, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Sixto’s crew showed up on time and got right to work taking down my 30 yr old jacaranda tree. They did a superb job being careful not to damage surrounding plants, grass or sprinklers. They cleaned up so well that you’d never know a tree was there! Great job!"
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Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Maya Tree Service
4.6(
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Serving Altadena, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1994

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Fast efficient and professional. Will be happy to hire again. Extremely knowledgeable about my trees. Gave great advice. Victor was punctual and cleaned up everything prior to leaving. Used twice and will definitely hire again."
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Commercial Tree Services, Inc.
4.6(
436
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Serving Altadena, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Miguel and his team were professional from their prompt , reasonable estimate to the completion of the job. The trees were trimmed with a natural look, just as I had wanted. Excellent cleanup . I will use them again and recommend them to others"
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Tree Removal
Tree Removal
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Tree Removal

+21

Response time2 days
33 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Castaneda's Tree Trimming
4.5(
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Serving Altadena, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2006

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I'm looking for more quotes just to see who can handle the jobs I have, but Pedro called me very quickly after I had set-up a HomeAdvisor. He was very prompt and respectful over the phone and spoke with me in an extremely professional manner. I would definitely recommend Castaneda's Tree Trimming service to anyone looking for Tree Removal or other arborist services."
Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

There are a few differences between tree guying and tree staking. Tree guying requires anchor stakes that are shorter and stronger than regular stakes and are driven deeper into the ground at an angle away from the tree. Tree staking uses longer stakes that are set parallel to the tree and are used for smaller trees. Consult a local tree professional to determine which method is best for your tree.

It is possible to burn out a tree stump if it is dried out and in an area of your property with a large buffer. Drill holes in the stump and dig around the base so it burns more easily. Then, build a small campfire on top using kindling and firewood. You’ll need enough to keep the fire going for many hours to completely burn out the stump, especially if it’s large. 

Monitor the fire closely to ensure it doesn’t spread, and have a hose on hand if it starts to get out of control. When the fire is out, break apart the burned stump and dig out what’s left of it.  

If this sounds like a good option, learn more about how to burn a tree stump before attempting it, as it does come with risks.

Tree roots can take weeks to years to die, depending on the method you use. Chemical herbicides take the least amount of time—typically between three and four weeks—while homemade methods, like covering an old stump with leaves, could take between seven and eight years. If you’re unsure which method to use or how quickly you need to act, consulting with a pro is always a good idea.

Generally, you should prune around 20% of an apple tree’s growth—and never more than 30%. This means that if you have a severely overgrown tree, it can take a few seasons to prune it back enough to produce the healthiest fruit. 

If you’re dealing with a newly planted or juvenile tree, hold off on pruning beyond the initial shaping. Wait at least a couple of seasons into fruit production since pruning can increase the number of water sprouts and unproductive foliage.

It will take you anywhere from 15 minutes to two hours per tree stump to grind and remove the stump from the ground. The larger the size, the longer it will take to remove the stump. Also, keep in mind that rocky soil may require local excavation services to loosen up large boulders before you can begin to remove the tree stump.

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