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MD Trees Corporation
5.0(
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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."
Tree Service Project
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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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Serving Los Alamos, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

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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Shofar Landscape Contracting
5.0(
13
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Serving Los Alamos, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"They did the job well and worked very hard. They were happy to take care of all the odds and ends I needed done in my yard and gave me advice on my rose bushes too!"
Response time1 day
Response rate87%
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Streamline Garden And Irrigation Management
4.7(
15
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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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J Tree Care & Excavation
5.0(
2
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Serving Los Alamos, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had nine 40 foot messy pine trees in the back yard. Justin worked non stop in 100 degree heat and humidity, never complained. Meticulous about clean up, met our needs and a delightful young man with excellent personality"
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+15

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Dan the Landscape Man Inc.
5.0(
6
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Serving Los Alamos, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent job, fast, friendly, and knowledge able staff. I felt confident leaving my property during the project, they where super respectful. I really appreciated their good work and I would totally recommend their services."
Decomposed granite pathways / Bark installation / Planter Boxes
Decomposed Granite pathways / Bark installation
Concrete patio installed/ Custom diamond cuts
Concrete patio installed/ Custom diamond cuts
Driveway installation

+69

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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America's Best Inc
4.1(
2,198
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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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J W's Weed Whacking & Gardening Services
4.3(
8
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Serving Los Alamos, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1996

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

19 years serving both residential and commercial clients, specializing in all forms of lawn services, gardening services, tree services, planting services, landscaping services & irrigation. All services offered on weekly or monthly basis.

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Arborists questions, answered by experts

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.

If you aren’t sure what you’re doing, be very careful when cutting mature tree roots (roots larger than 2 inches). Root cutting and pruning can affect both a tree’s stability and its ability to nourish itself. Issues during root cutting can result in damage or injury. 

It’s recommended you call in a pro to help, unless it’s a very small tree and you aren’t worried about the prospect of losing the tree.

In the case that a tree is growing directly on your property line, the cost of maintaining the tree is shared and is the property of both owners in common. In this case, all decisions regarding the maintenance of the tree must be made jointly, and both parties must agree on a course of action. You will need to agree with your neighbor about the cutting of any roots before you carry it out, and your neighbor must also consult with you before doing any trimming. Coming to an agreement with your neighbor about any shared trees ahead of necessary trimming and maintenance will make this process much simpler.

If you don’t stake a tree that needs support, it could be at greater risk of being damaged or failing completely, whether it uproots or falls over. That could cause damage to your property or other surrounding trees. If you want to grow healthy trees, you may need to stake them for best results.

A tree growing close to a house can pose several risks, but removal isn't always the only or best solution. Potential problems include roots growing into the foundation and causing structural cracks, branches damaging the roof or promoting moss growth, and debris clogging gutters, which can lead to water damage. Trees can also provide access for pests and encourage mold. However, a small, healthy tree may not be a problem, and for larger, established trees, strategic trimming can be a cheaper and more beneficial alternative to removal. It is generally recommended to take action for trees within 10 to 20 feet of your home, especially if they are unhealthy or encroaching. Your best bet is to consult a professional arborist who can assess the specific situation and provide expert advice.

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