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MD Trees Corporation
5.0(
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+5 more

Serving Los Alamos, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"MD Trees did an excellent job at a fair price. I definitely would use them again. They were quick and did a good job on cleanup and haul away. Note to Angies list: I had a hard time finding this page to leave a review. Other than that everything was great."
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Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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MM Central Coast Landscape, Inc.
4.5(
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Stump - Remove

Serving Los Alamos, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1995

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Miguel Medina, his father, and his uncle are first rate at their craft. We purchased a 40 acre ranch that had not been maintained for an extended period of time. M&M came to the house, evaluated the property, prioritized projects, and executed their recommended maintenance improvements with energy, professionalism, integrity, and care. If I could give ten stars, that would not be enough. Thank you M&M!!"
Response time2 days
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Streamline Garden And Irrigation Management
4.7(
15
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Tree TrimmingTree Trimming - For BusinessTrees & Shrubs - Treat, Protect and Maintain+1 more

Serving Los Alamos, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I highly recommend Streamline Garden And Irrigation! Mr. Wickham, Dock was extremely patient, polite, professional and Skilled. He came when he said he would and he completely fixed a problem with our irrigation system that I knew I could never handle. He is in my address book as my go-to for yard irrigation and maintenance! L.Larkin"
Response time2 days
Recommended by93%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 Los Alamos, 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
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Your neighbor is not in a good position to know if your trees are truly dead or pose any kind of danger. That’s why hiring an arborist or tree service expert can be such an important part of the process. If the trees are still alive and don’t pose any threat, you’re in the clear (but you may want to document and photograph everything in case events turn sour down the road).

But if a tree is visibly dead and near the property line, you should remove it to be safe. If a dead tree falls on a neighbor’s property, they may have grounds to sue for negligence. If any branches on trees have died, it’s a good idea to cut them back for similar reasons.

There are several signs that may indicate a tree needs to be cut down. These include visible damage to the trunk or branches, a hollow trunk, extensive storm damage, or a significant lean to one side. Other warning signs are pest infestations or the tree growing too close to a house, power lines, or other structures. It is best to hire a professional arborist to inspect the tree, as they can determine if it can be saved or if removal is necessary.

There are four common ways to prune a tree correctly: crown thinning, crown reduction, crown raising, and crown cleaning. The method you choose depends on the purpose of pruning. However, making the correct cuts is a vital part of the process, regardless of your method. Pruning incorrectly can damage or even kill the tree. So, you may want to hire a professional tree-trimming company to tackle the task. 

Generally, no, tree topping isn’t a good technique, and you should avoid using it in most cases. Tree topping may be the only good option to save a tree following severe damage after a storm, but in most other cases, it’s not the right choice. Tree topping can leave trees vulnerable to disease and further damage, and most pros will suggest against it.

Professionals use assessments, strategic cuts, specialized equipment, and safety measures to ensure healthy growth or the safe removal of trees or shrubs.

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