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Avatar for Roper Tree Surgeon and Landscaping
Roper Tree Surgeon and Landscaping
4.8(
21
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Palm Desert, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Best Tree Service I've ever had. Prompt, extremely responsive, emailed photos right after job completed, fair pricing, and the clean up after the work was finished was exemplary. Strongly sugest you give Willliam a try for your next landscaping tree or shrub trimming job or general landscaping. He's great!, and friendly and professional!"
Recommended by61%of homeowners
Avatar for Golden Oaks Tree Care
Golden Oaks Tree Care
5.0(
33
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Trimming+5 more

Serving Palm Desert, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"I recently brought in Golden Oaks Tree Care to remove a 25-foot Canary Island Pine, grind out the stump, and trim a nearby palm tree, and the entire experience exceeded my expectations. Reynaldo, Bernardo, and their team handled the project with impressive skill and professionalism from start to finish. What really stood out was their attention to detail and safety. The stump was ground down a full 8 to 10 inches, and they took careful precautions to avoid any contact with my irrigation lines or underground utilities. Their precision with the grinder made the whole process much cleaner and safer than traditional excavation methods. The palm trimming was just as neatly executed. Beyond the technical work, this crew knows how to put homeowners at ease. I’ll admit I was initially nervous about the project, but their calm, organized approach instantly helped me relax. They were incredibly patient, answering every question I threw at them (even the unconventional ones) with clear feedback."
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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MG Landscape
4.4(
220
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving Palm Desert, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very professional for such a messy job of removing a dead tree right at my front door. The only way you can tell they where here is the tree is gone. Very impressed ,and I will hire them again for some irrigation upkeep."
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+83

Response time10 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
Avatar for Evergreen Tree Enterprise, Inc.
Evergreen Tree Enterprise, Inc.
4.7(
26
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming - For Business

Serving Palm Desert, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"The boss and workers were professional and cleaned up their mess of tree branches. They took the two dead trees out easily without having to climb either one. It took them 45 minutes from start to finish and I paid $800. A good deal for Evergreen."
Lift trucks
Clean up
Wood Hauling
Response time11 hrs
Response rate92%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Unique Landscape
Unique Landscape
4.9(
12
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Trees & Shrubs - Treat, Protect and MaintainTrees & Shrubs - Treat, Protect and Maintain - For Business

Serving Palm Desert, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They did an excellent job. The trees look great. You can tell they know what they are doing by the finished product. Neat work, no mess left behind. Best pruning we have ever received during our 8 years living in the CV."
Extended paver patio
OverSeeding
New gravel river rock and landscape lights
Landscape enhancement shadow hills Rv resort
Concrete patio

+42

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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HLI Tree Services Inc
3.9(
393
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Trimming - For Business+1 more

Serving Palm Desert, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Came out the same day gave a very reasonable quote in our budget to trim 2 large pine trees, remove hedge, remove 6 cypress trees! Their 5 man crew were fast, thorough, personable and very professional. Left the area pretty darn clean after pulling big branches through the property to the street to go into the shredder. Licensed and bonded and concious of safety and tying off branches to prevent damage. I thought they would b there all night but they started bout 4pm and were done by 6:30pm. Awesome job! Great crew!"
Few thousand trees
Crane work
Response time9 hrs
163 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
Avatar for Green Life Landscape Inc.
Green Life Landscape Inc.
5.0(
10
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Trees & Shrubs - Treat, Protect and MaintainTrees & Shrubs - Treat, Protect and Maintain - For Business

Serving Palm Desert, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We’ve been at our house for 13 years and in that time have gone through 5 different landscaping companies. Green Life Landscape is our preferred landscaping company, we’ve been using them for about 3 years now and we are very happy with their service. The time and the care Jose and his team provide during each visit is really appreciated. I love getting home from work on landscaping day and seeing the lawn freshly cut and the flowers and shrubs looking on point."
Vegetation removal & application of herbicide.
Vegetation removal & application of herbicide.
Vegetation removal & application of herbicide.
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Additional Photos

+1

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Using vinegar to kill tree roots is just one of the clever ways to use vinegar around the house. The method works best when you apply vinegar as directly to the root system as possible. For example, if the old tree roots and stump are currently exposed, drill holes in the tops of the roots and pour undiluted white vinegar into the holes to soak into the plant. Remember that vinegar can kill the surrounding grass and plants should it pour over the edge.

Trees provide many benefits, including shade, habitat for local wildlife, and cleaner air, so it’s always a good idea to try an alternative strategy like crown reduction before you chop one down. But sometimes, cutting down a tree is the only option (like if it’s severely diseased). A licensed arborist can assess the tree and recommend the best course of action.

Generally, if your neighbor’s tree hangs over your yard, you can legally trim overhanging branches. Keep in mind that you cannot cross your property line to cut the trees, and if you damage the tree by trimming it, your neighbor could sue you. Depending on the type of tree and value, this could mean dishing out two to three times the value of the tree.

It’s worth noting that the specifics of this type of tree maintenance and the guidelines around it may vary by location. Do your research and, most importantly, consult with your neighbor.

The best time to transplant a tree is when it is dormant. For many trees, this means either in the fall after the leaves have dropped (around October or November) or in early spring before new growth begins (around March). The ideal timing can depend on the type of tree. Deciduous trees do well when moved in early spring or fall, while evergreens are best transplanted in early spring or late summer. For example, pine trees are best moved in early fall, but maples prefer late fall. Avoid transplanting in winter, as the frozen or hard, cold soil poses a significant risk to the roots and prevents the tree from acclimating properly.

The costs vary from $250 to $5,000 per tree, depending on the size, complexity of the trimming, and labor.

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