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Adams Tree Care
5.0(
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Serving Imperial Beach, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Adam and his crew arrived right on time and described how he planned to perform the tree trimming then got to work. Completely satisfied with the results on both trees. Pricing was reasonable. Thoroughly cleaned work area when the job was complete. Highly recommend Adam for your arborist related projects."
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Sotelo Tree Service
5.0(
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Serving Imperial Beach, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

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Emergency services offered

"Excellent communication with excellent service , my palm tree looks like pineapple ? they did amazing job. I will hire again , Jacob is great person he did great help, my wife is very happy"
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C & H Gardens Artistic Landscape & Tree Service
4.5(
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Serving Imperial Beach, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1978

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They trimmed our podocarpus tree, thinning the foliage as we wanted to avoid future damage. The crew was responsive, cleaned up everything, all at a reasonable price."
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Lopez Tree Care, Inc.
4.8(
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Serving Imperial Beach, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1990

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Lopez Tree Care did an excellent job. Quality work and cleaned up all the areas that they worked on. I am very pleased with the work that they did. I would highly recommend them."
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Response time4 hrs
Response rate86%
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RODRIGUEZ TREE SERVICES
5.0(
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Serving Imperial Beach, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent - Mr. Rodriguez was very responsive, made an appointment for estimate and the work was completed timely and efficiently. Great work and clean-up. They have trimmed a variety of different types of trees for me. I won't hesitate to call them again."
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Brothers Landscape
4.7(
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Serving Imperial Beach, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I spoke with Sebastian about removing two trees and i got a really great deal out of it. They did an amazing job and even removed the millions of leaves that my trees dropped beforehand. Very professional and got the job done as planned. Definitely would hire again for other projects!"
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Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Escobar Tree Services
5.0(
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Serving Imperial Beach, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They did an excellent job trimming 4 trees for us. They were polite. Listened to what I wanted done. Cleaned up everything and was a very reasonable price! Will definitely use them again! Highly recommended!"
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Best Landscaping
3.8(
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Serving Imperial Beach, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2001

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"this a high quality lawn service. on time, gets right to work and finishes the work in record time and does the little extra, like cleaning the leaves and weeds around the bushes. Very reasonable. I highly recommend them."
Response time12 hrs
Response rate88%
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

Pruning trees during the summer can be a bad idea because the new growth will take place during the hottest months of the year, which can stress your tree out. Similarly, pruning during the early fall can be a bad idea, too, because you’d be stimulating new growth when most trees are aiming to go dormant. 

Pruning recommendations will vary by the type of tree, but generally, waiting until winter to prune your trees is a good idea.

You should avoid cutting off the top of mature cherry trees. This process is called tree topping, and it’s not recommended for cherry trees—or any trees, for that matter. Tree topping removes between one-third to half of the length of the tree trunk, resulting in structurally unsound, fruitless suckers. The only exception is for saplings. Young pie, sour, and tart cherry trees that are over 30 inches tall in the fall or winter before the tree blooms can benefit from heading cuts.

A chainsaw is the best tool to cut down a tree, but you may also use a handsaw or ax. You may also want to use a lopper or pole saw to remove limbs before cutting down the tree. Wear chainsaw chaps and protective gear, including eyewear and earplugs if you use a chainsaw. Again, if you’re unsure about how to use this tool, this project may be one to skip.

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