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Avatar for Lopez Tree Care, Inc.
Lopez Tree Care, Inc.
4.8(
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Serving La Mesa, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"They came and in in 11 hours cut down 4 palm trees and cleaned the area flawlessly. No other quote from other services even came close and I will have them back for more work. I have had 14 trees removed from our property and this company is the only company I would recommend."
Tree Removal
Tree removals
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Tree removals

+54

Response time4 hrs
Response rate86%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Escobar Tree Services
5.0(
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Serving La Mesa, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

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!"
Response time6 hrs
Response rate94%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Maya's Landscape & Tree Service, Inc.
4.7(
32
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Serving La Mesa, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Maya’s Landscaping Service is amazing! We have multiple eucalyptus trees and other trees that needed to be trimmed way down. They were here on time, gave us a more than fair price and did the work quickly and efficiently. All of the team members were very friendly. Hire them! You will not be disappointed."
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+30

Response time1 day
Response rate88%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Arce Tree Service
4.9(
31
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Serving La Mesa, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They were great! Job was completed efficiently and price was right. I plan to hire this company when I redo my backyard landscaping. Do no hesitate to contact and hire Arce Tree Service."
Mexican Fan Palm
Response time2 days
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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RODRIGUEZ TREE SERVICES
5.0(
18
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Serving La Mesa, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Rodriguez Tree Services exceeded my expectations. The staff was kind, friendly, and super helpful. They took care of my trees, yard, and they cleaned and removed all the debris. My yard looks a 1000% percent better. I will reach out to them again when my trees need a bit of TLC. I have already recommended them to my neighbors. -Steven"
Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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C & H Gardens Artistic Landscape & Tree Service
4.4(
129
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Serving La Mesa, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1978

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"C & H Gardens Artistic Landscape & Tree Service did a fantastic job in my backyard. They worked within my budget. My planting beds were cleaned out, weed barrier installed and new succulents planted. They worked with me on design and planting. They also re-installed stairs to allow access into my canyon lot. Finally they installed a retaining wall to support my mature sycamore tree that is on a slope and also terraced above the tree on the slope. The workmen were efficient and friendly. I would definitely recommend this business for your landscaping needs.1"
Del Mar
Del Mar
Del Mar
Del Mar
Encinitas

+19

Response time1 day
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Tree Service questions, answered by experts

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.

Debris removal is often included in the overall cost of having a tree removed from your property. However, tree maintenance service companies do not always include debris removal in their pricing, so ask any contractors offering tree trimming cost estimates whether or not removal is included. If you want to keep the wood mulch, ask if they charge extra for it as well.

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.

You may be looking to identify maple trees to use for home improvement projects. In that case, you can tell hard maples by looking at their leaves. Leaves will have a U-shaped dip, or sinus, between the points, or lobes, of the leaves. Leaves of soft maples tend to have V-shaped sinuses.

If you already have the cut wood in front of you, look for a light, uniform color to identify hard maple wood and check for variations of red, gray, or brown streaks and an overall darker color in soft maple wood.

Tree trimming can count as landscaping, depending on how a landscaping business describes its services. Professional tree trimmers are more specialized than landscapers and offer trimming services separately from general landscaping.

When general landscaping companies offer tree trimming, look up the details. They usually mean shaping or seasonal trimming of ornamental trees, which is different from trimming larger trees for health or safety reasons. When possible, look for a licensed expert that specializes in trees and tree health.

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