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Avatar for Johnson's Tree Care Inc
Johnson's Tree Care Inc
4.7(
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Serving Aptos, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Kevin arrived promptly and performed the services we agreed on to my satisfaction. He's friendly, easy to talk to, and knows how to deal with trees since he's a licensed arborist. There was no indiscriminate or unnecessary cutting. I'd use Johnson's Tree Care again and have already recommended him to my neighbors."
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+10

Response time10 hrs
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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P&J Tree Service Inc
4.7(
26
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Serving Aptos, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1987

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"P&J does fantastic work. I am more than pleased. Joe is an arborist and has keen knowledge of trees, when and how they should be pruned and groomed or even removed. P&J removed three trees and many shrubs, pruning and shaping many other trees. Stump grinding was done to the removed trees. His crew of seven and himself showed up on time at 8am and they were done at 1130am. Amazing! They are licensed, bonded and insured."
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+24

Response time8 hrs
Response rate90%
32 neighbors recently requested a quote
Aly's Tree Trimming Pruning & Yard Clean-Up
4.8(
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Serving Aptos, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1982

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Aly's team did a fantastic job. They pulled weeds, cleaned up pathways, pruned our shrubs and trees. I got a real chance to look at there job, 3-4 weeks after they did it and realize that not only did they do what I needed, but the job they did on trimming our trees is the best job we've had in years. Definitely want them back."
Response time4 days
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Gil Tree Service
5.0(
33
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Serving Aptos, CA and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Customers say: True professional

"Joel & his team are honest, brave , & hard working. They arrived on time everyday & cleaned up & left my home neat & well cared for every night. I have dozens of large live oaks & Monterey pines on my property some 60 feet tall. Joel helped me maintain a fire safe cleared area all around my home removing huge branches & limbs from trees that had to be climbed & cabled for safety. These are tree professionals. Actual experts not just tree trimmers. My property is a steep hillside. No problem. Most of my trees are 50 to 100 years old. Some I planted as a boy. I am 63. Everything was done safely & neatly with every tree cared for so each will thrive & live another 50 or 100 years. Joel even found a dove’s nest full of baby birds on a limb 40 feet up set to be cut & came down to ask me how to proceed. We saved the limb to save the nest while the mother & father flew around nervously. Hire Gil Tree Service. This guy is the real deal. They are the best decision you can make."
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+70

Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Bears Tree Services, Inc.
5.0(
35
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Serving Aptos, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I dealt mostly with Chilo. He was very personable and an expert climber. He came with a competent crew of 2 and completed the work in short order with minimal noise and left the area clean. I will recommend Bears Tree Service to anyone"
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+1

Response time1 day
63 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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MND Landscaping
4.9(
21
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Serving Aptos, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Emanuel arrived early to review my project. He listened to my concerns and questions and took additional time to climb a two-story roof to provide the best solution. M & D Landscape provided more than reasonable pricing and completed the entire job the following day. They went above and beyond the scope of work and fully reviewed with me when completed. I highly recommend M & D."
Response time7 hrs
Response rate95%
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Olive Branch Garden Services & Landscaping
5.0(
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Serving Aptos, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I loved the way work got done professionally. My garden got very clean, my bushes were trimmed properly and the shape that gave to it, it was amazing. I really recommend them for a garden clean up. I also hire them for my garden service."
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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V&M Landscaping
5.0(
14
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Serving Aptos, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

Free estimates

Warranties offered

We are a family owned business that offers solutions for landscaping, paving, hardscaping and more. We offer the best work at the best price. We take our profession seriously and are fully licensed and insured.

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+11

Response time6 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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La Sirenita Tree Service
4.5(
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Serving Aptos, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We recently hired La Sirenita to remove a 40-foot acacia tree and trim a 50-foot redwood, oak, and madrone tree on our property in Pacific Grove. Jesus and his entire crew were absolutely wonderful and did a fantastic job. Our property looks so much more beautiful than before the work was performed. They were courteous, reliable, prompt, and very knowledgeable when it came to all aspects of the job. They all showed up when they said they would and worked very hard while they were here. They were very patient, answered all of our questions, and made us feel like we were part of the team. Their price was very reasonable as well. You can hire La Sirenita with confidence. We highly recommend."
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+1

Response time11 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Trees don’t usually grow back after being cut down. Some particularly robust tree species may start sending up new stems from a stump to recover, but those stems won’t become a “tree” like before. Generally, trees don’t recover from being entirely cut down, which is why it’s important to be careful when making a decision. When you cut down a tree, it’s a good idea to make plans to remove the stump, even if it’s unlikely to grow back.

If it’s only a smaller branch that has died and you’re keeping an eye on the tree, it’s probably nothing to worry about. But if other nearby branches start dying off as well, or a very large branch dies, then you likely have a bigger problem. It’s time to watch for diseases and other problems and possibly get professional guidance on how to proceed.

You can shape a cherry tree by trimming vertical branches, dense branches, and intersecting branches. Your personal aesthetic comes into play, as well. If you want to simply thin and shape the tree, you can get away with trimming the aforementioned parts of your cherry tree. If you want to shorten branches, however, consider thinning cuts, which alter the length of the branches while encouraging light penetration, new buds and shoots, and a structurally-sound shape.

Since summer is a busy time for tree companies, the cheapest time of year to remove a tree is during the winter. February and March are typically the prime time to hire a tree removal pro, and some homeowners living in colder climates can save around 20% off services. It depends on location and the company, but you can always shop around for the best deal.

Although the terms tree trimming and tree pruning are used interchangeably, they are very different types of tree maintenance. Tree trimming involves enhancing the appearance of your tree by removing unruly branches, providing your tree with ample sunlight and nutrients and prevents unsightly overgrowth. 

Tree pruning helps keep your trees disease-free. This process removes unhealthy growths, dead branches, and other unhealthy parts of the tree. It’s more common for deciduous and ornamental trees but not so common for evergreen trees. To determine which method you need, discuss it with a tree trimming specialist.

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