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Avatar for Full Circle Garden Solutions
Full Circle Garden Solutions
5.0(
6
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Arcata, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"Sam from Full Circle is a solid guy. He has an eye for an aesthetic that fits the foothills and experience to back it up. It was great working with Sam and I am looking forward to our next project together."
Response time9 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
Avatar for Cutting Edge Tree Service
Cutting Edge Tree Service
4.8(
28
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Arcata, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great crew, great work and great price! We couldn't be happier with the quality of the work Erik and his crew did. They were professional, friendly, and made our trees look better than they ever have. They showed up on time, worked very efficiently, and cleaned everything up so well that you couldn't even tell they had been there except for how great the trees look. And the price was extremely reasonable."
Trees of Mystery-Spruce Removal
Trees of Mystery-Spruce Removal
Trees of Mystery-Spruce Removal
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Snag Hazard Removal

+7

Recommended by95%of homeowners
D. R .& Son Tree Service
5.0(
5
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Arcata, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Dave and his crew were a pleasure to do business with. He was on time, and completed all work as described. I was very impressed by the accuracy of dropping the Redwoods. He was able to drop them across my driveway with pinpoint accuracy, which saved me thousands of dollars, as I didn’t need to take them down piece by piece. The Redwoods did break parts of my driveway and he came back and fixed my driveway at his expense. The dangerous tree in my backyard was cut down in pieces and Dave and his crew were very efficient in the work as well as cleanup."
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My son and I loading logs on the log truck
This is a tree that was on the north coast, California California Department of forestry called us. We came out and filled his tree while it was on fire where we are standing. It is 9 foot in diameter. It was standing right next to a house it was threatening the house they had fought with this tree for three days trying to put it out the tree was Approximately 16 feet across and 8 feet through
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Arcata new parking In front of house

+28

Recommended by100%of homeowners
Landscaping Ventures Inc.
5.0(
4
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+3 more

Serving Arcata, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They not only do everything related to tree work, which we had some fully removed. But they also do every kind of landscaping as well from decks and patios, to garden bed builds. We plan on having them also do an intricate multi level garden bed area, and we already have them coming back out to build retaining walls for us as well. It's a sigh of relief when you can just let the professionals do it."
Stump Grinding
Tree Limbing Project
Tree Limbing Project
Response time10 mins
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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America's Best Inc
4.1(
2,198
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Arcata, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1982

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The young guy who did the work was prompt and professional, but not well trained. He power washed my patio BEFORE blowing the leaves and sticks off my roof, so all the debris landed on my just cleaned patio, and he didn't follow up to clean it off.
He forgot to do the garage door and was all packed up when he asked me to inspect, so I just let it ride.


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10,000 square foot home
We love Los Angeles
skylight cleaning
Recommended by77%of homeowners
Avatar for True Tree Service
True Tree Service
4.2(
5
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Arcata, CA and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

My names Jacob hodge, I’m 26 years and I’ve been in the trade for 6 years now\n\nTrue tree service is a fully licensed, bonded and insured tree service that serves Humboldt and Del Norte county \n\nWe have certified ISA arborists on staff to ensure your trees are treated with the upmost respect and safety.

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Animal Tree Service
5.0(
2
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Arcata, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent job on providing tree trimming for fire suppression and overall enhancements to property. They were very professional and listened to our wishes in a courteous and caring manner. We would recommend them for any property enhancements and appearance. They also provide professional advice regarding the health of our trees."
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+20

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

The best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

The best tools for tree removal include a chainsaw for large trees, an ax for notching and cutting down small trees, and a wedge to help control the direction a tree falls in. A hatchet can be useful for very small trees, but won’t be effective for medium to large trees. 

Tree roots don’t necessarily break through concrete on their own, but they can certainly take advantage of existing cracks, even very small ones. As roots grow, they expand the cracks, making them larger and leading to serious and costly foundation damage. It’s a good idea to have repairs on any foundation cracks you’re concerned about.

Yes, it’s okay to trim low branches on a tree, also known as limbing up or raising the crown. Essentially, you’ll trim the lower third of the tree (trunk) and leave the upper two-thirds of the tree (crown). Arborists recommend trimming 20% of a tree’s leaves per season for two to three seasons. Trimming low branches allows light to flow through the tree, increasing circulation and making the tree stronger and healthier.

Pruning can impact cold hardiness—but it’s less about the exact temperature and more about temperature variation. Generally, you don’t want to prune trees when there’s a risk of temperatures suddenly dropping from 50 to 60 degrees Fahrenheit to 0 degrees Fahrenheit or below. A tree is most sensitive until 48 hours after it’s pruned.

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