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Avatar for Nature's Tree Service
Nature's Tree Service
4.9(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Palm Desert, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

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Emergency services offered

"This would be my second time using their service, Excellent job!! Great crew, very professional with the right equipment I would definitely recommend them. • Reasonable prices Great job!! Thanks again Tom C"
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Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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MG Landscape
4.4(
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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

"I had three very tall palm trees removed. I have several large cactus.. some in ground and some in large pots. They either protectively covered them or moved them. After trees removed.. they put all large pots back in place. I watched as they worked.. they did everything in a save manner.. careful... cautious. Very professional.. my opinion... fair price for tree removal. It was a little windy... neighbors behind me... got some debris in their back yard... MG owner... Marvin... offered to go and clean up anything in my neighbors yard. Neighbor... threw a couple palm fronds back over wall... and said thank you.. but he could do the rest. Bottom line... fair price, done safely, to my satisfaction.. I will call MG Landscape for all future tree trimming or removing. Excellent service."
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Response time10 hrs
Response rate92%
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Green Life Landscape Inc.
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Trees & Shrubs - Treat, Protect and MaintainTrees & Shrubs - Treat, Protect and Maintain - For Business

Serving Palm Desert, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1993

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We have used Green Life Landscaping for four years and are completely happy with their work. Jose and his staff are professional, reliable and do a great job. They provide quality service and are quick. Our yard always looks great and they let us know anytime anything needs more attention. I highly recommend this company. The employees are respectable and trustworthy. I feel confident and safe with them working when we are not home."
Vegetation removal & application of herbicide.
Vegetation removal & application of herbicide.
Vegetation removal & application of herbicide.
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Tree Service questions, answered by experts

If executed correctly your tree should survive after being transplanted to a new spot. However, effective transplanting requires six months, careful root pruning, safe transport to the new location, and replanting in prime soil conditions. You’ll also need an appropriately sized root ball for a complete tree transplant. A good rule of thumb is that, for every inch in diameter, your tree’s root ball needs to be around 11 inches. So a tree with a diameter of six inches needs a root ball of approximately 66 inches.

For safety reasons, leaning trees are best removed by a professional, as they may often tear away from the hinge, causing you to lose control over where the tree falls. If you choose to cut down a tree leaning slightly, avoid cutting off root protrusions before you start. Make your hinge a little longer than usual by cutting it deeper (up to 30% of the diameter) and applying a wedge into the felling cut on the side the tree is leaning. Stand away from the direction the tree leans while making your felling cut.

The ideal depth of a tree notch depends on the tree, but it should usually be between 20% and 25% of the tree’s depth. However, if the tree is leaning towards the direction of the notch, it can be cut more shallowly—at as little as 10% of the depth. When the tree is leaning away from the direction it needs to be felled, you can cut deeper, closer to 30%.

If you don’t cut down a dead, dying, or diseased tree, it can become a nesting place for pests like mosquitos, bees, beetles, wasps, fly larvae, and more. Some pests will live in the tree, while others will feed off the decaying wood. Unhealthy trees are also more likely to fall over, potentially injuring people and causing damage to your property.

It is possible to cut down a tree on your property yourself, but it is generally not recommended unless specific conditions are met. You should only consider this project if the tree is small (e.g., under 4-5 inches in diameter and short enough that you don't need a ladder to reach the branches), and you are experienced in handling a chainsaw. The tree must also be located far from any power lines, fences, homes, or other structures. Even for small trees, the work can be dangerous, and it's always advisable to have a spotter to ensure the tree falls correctly and no branches fall on you.

For any tree that is large, requires a ladder to access, or is near electrical lines or structures, you should always hire a professional. Attempting to remove a large tree yourself is extremely dangerous, poses a risk of serious injury, and could result in significant damage to your property.

Before any tree removal, it's also important to check your local and state regulations to ensure the tree is not historic or otherwise protected by your city.

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