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Gil Tree Service
5.0(
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Serving Big Sur, CA and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Customers say: True professional

"I hired Gil Tree Service to trim a giant cypress for safety and a row of oak trees for the view. The crew came on time and worked quietly and professionally for the entire day. They did a great job, cleaned thoroughly all the debris and did everything they could to have us, the customers, happy. Thank you guys, and we shall see you again in another couple of years. It was an excellent experience."
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+70

Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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La Sirenita Tree Service
4.5(
130
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Serving Big Sur, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They gave me options and executed the scope of work I wanted. They mulched the tree and removed branches from the trimmed treed. At my request the put that material in a weedy side yard. Now that yard looks and smells great. The super shaggy Palm looks many ft taller now that it's all trimmed up. They went above and beyond by cleaning my roof and gutters of all the pine tree needles. I highly recommend their service."
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+1

Response time11 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Maplewood Landscaping, Inc.
5.0(
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Serving Big Sur, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We used Maplewood Landscaping as a subcontractor for a recent community beautification project and were thoroughly impressed. From their initial bid to the final punchlist, everything was handled on time and with great attention to detail. The quality of their craftsmanship really stood out. Would gladly work with them again on future projects."
Response time11 hrs
Response rate85%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Stockton Landscape and Gardening Service
4.0(
12
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Serving Big Sur, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1994

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"Justin landscaped my entire property: front, back, and side yards after my home was destroyed in the CARR fire. He installed pavers in the front driveway and porch area as well as throughout the backyard (patio and walkways) These have LED lights to light up the walkways. He installed a most beautiful large pond with fountain. Put in sprinkler system, fence, and planter boxes. The yard is exactly what I asked for. Beautiful trees, flowers, shrubs, grass, retaining walls. It is my own little piece of paradise. I could not have asked for a better result. He is kind and professional, with a good work ethic. I highly recommend Justin."
Water fall and pond.
Water fall and pond.
Water fall and pond.
Water fall and pond.
Water fall and pond.

+76

Response time2 days
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Higuera Excavation and Grading
5.0(
6
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Serving Big Sur, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Gary and his crew are extraordinarily/exceptionally talented, conscientious, respectful, honest, and perform at a way, way, way, â above and beyond â standard. They exceed expectations. The follow-up is amazing. Gary is an artist of absolutely beautifully stunning work. If he and his great people do your project, consider yourself super fortunate! Bravo Gary!"
Response time1 day
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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ECO - Concepts
4.2(
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Serving Big Sur, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"ECO-Concepts was excellent. I started with one idea in mind, although Jed had many great suggestions and my landscaping came out beautiful. They came every day until the job was finished, therefore finished it quickly and on-time. The crew was very efficient, respectful, friendly, and helpful. I would not hesitate to hire them again."
Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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GM's Professional Tree Service
5.0(
2
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Serving Big Sur, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

GM's Professional Tree Services is committed to excellence every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Response time6 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Light-bark trees are most notorious for producing lots of sap when wounded. These varieties include maples, birches, poplars, dogwoods, magnolias, and elms, and they will bleed more when the trees are dormant. That’s why it’s a good idea to prune them in the summer months rather than waiting until winter.

You can remove a small tree from your yard if there’s space for the tree to fall, you have the right tools and safety equipment, and you follow a clear plan of action. You’ll just want to follow the steps above carefully, and ideally, you will have experience doing similar tasks. If you have any doubts that you can do this project safely, though, you should hire a pro.

It’s not as common for Dutch elm disease to affect other types of trees, especially if the surrounding trees aren’t elms. However, it is possible for DED to spread to other trees, particularly in northern states, like Minnesota. In fact, it’s a good idea to use geography to identify wood and determine which types of trees are in your yard. 

Unfortunately, the complex and shallow root system of elm trees makes surrounding elm trees particularly vulnerable to DED. Early discovery is key!

Stay inside or well away until the storm passes. Don’t go outside to inspect the tree until the weather clears, especially if the tree is on a hill or isolated in a field. Lightning often strikes the same easily-accessed places multiple times, and you could be a new target. If a lightning strike causes a noticeable fire, alert emergency services. When the storm is over, take a closer look to gauge the damage done.

Trees naturally want to grow upward, so one may straighten all by itself, though this only comes into play when a tree is leaning just a small amount. For trees growing into an awkward position or those leaning heavily in one direction, the above steps are necessary to ensure the tree gets back on the right path. This also holds true for trees planted in a spot with unstable soil.

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