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Avatar for Crowder Tree Specialist
Crowder Tree Specialist
4.3(
137
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Serving Salinas, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1940

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I am beyond happy with my experience with Crowder Tree Specialist. I have a very large Oak tree in my front yard that desperately needed trimming. They came to give me a quote on trimming the tree and also gave me a lot of information about tree care and what was needed to help my tree and make it flourish, They completed trimming my tree in 3-4 hours and it was absolutely beautiful. They also trimmed trees around my Oak tree to make it easier for my tree to get oxygen and light needed to grow properly. The team was great. They were quick and very professional, cleaned up the area of all debris from the trimming of the trees. They also helped me with overgrown trees in my backyard that were hanging over my fences and did a great clean-up job there as well. If I have any future needs they will be the first company I will call. I am a very happy client and I very highly recommend them."
Tree removal
Tree removal
Eucalyptus removal
Autumn Ginkgo tree
Pecan tree removal.

+3

Response time1 day
44 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Gil Tree Service
5.0(
33
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Serving Salinas, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Customers say: True professional

"Joel & his team are honest, brave , & hard working. They arrived on time everyday & cleaned up & left my home neat & well cared for every night. I have dozens of large live oaks & Monterey pines on my property some 60 feet tall. Joel helped me maintain a fire safe cleared area all around my home removing huge branches & limbs from trees that had to be climbed & cabled for safety. These are tree professionals. Actual experts not just tree trimmers. My property is a steep hillside. No problem. Most of my trees are 50 to 100 years old. Some I planted as a boy. I am 63. Everything was done safely & neatly with every tree cared for so each will thrive & live another 50 or 100 years. Joel even found a dove’s nest full of baby birds on a limb 40 feet up set to be cut & came down to ask me how to proceed. We saved the limb to save the nest while the mother & father flew around nervously. Hire Gil Tree Service. This guy is the real deal. They are the best decision you can make."
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Thining of a magnolia tree
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+70

Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Bears Tree Services, Inc.
5.0(
35
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Serving Salinas, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The workmen were on time which is amazing in Ben Lomond! They trimmed up a huge oak tree that we had in our backyard and made it look so nice. They hold away all the clippings, the branches, etc. that were taken from the tree. Great company."
Redwood Safety Hazard Reduction
Redwood Safety Hazard Reduction
Redwood Safety Hazard Reduction
Tree Removal
Tree Removal

+1

Response time1 day
59 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
Avatar for Trejo's Landscaping & Gardening, LLC
Trejo's Landscaping & Gardening, LLC
5.0(
16
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Serving Salinas, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Arturo and his assistant arrived on time and after talking about my yard needs, they got right to work and needless to say, my yard is transformed. I don't have any before pictures(too embarrassing) but my trees,shrubs and grass hasn't looked this since pre-Covid times."
Response time6 hrs
Response rate93%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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La Sirenita Tree Service
4.5(
130
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Serving Salinas, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They gave me options and executed the scope of work I wanted. They mulched the tree and removed branches from the trimmed treed. At my request the put that material in a weedy side yard. Now that yard looks and smells great. The super shaggy Palm looks many ft taller now that it's all trimmed up. They went above and beyond by cleaning my roof and gutters of all the pine tree needles. I highly recommend their service."
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 Project
 Project
 Project
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+1

Response time11 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Isaac Nathaniel Excavating and Paving
5.0(
13
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Serving Salinas, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"I hired Ike from Isaac Nathaniel Excavating and Paving to perform excavation work for new home construction. Ike was very professional, always on time and performed exceptional work. I would hire Ike again if needed and have referred him to others in need of excavation services."
Nice broom finish driveway with lights in stairs
Back yard excavating for house addition
Client had serious water problems water getting under the house we put french drain under concrete with sealant.problem solved?
Built play area for kids,had to flatten area and install 2 retaining walls
Installed pavers and retaining wall

+33

4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Pacific Landscaping & Tree Service, Inc.
4.3(
33
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Serving Salinas, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"A team of two workers arrived on time and we talked about the job which involved pruning several tall trees and shrubs in a small fenced garden space. They listened very carefully and made certain that they knew exactly what I wanted before starting the work. They were extremely careful of fences, and smaller plants in the garden and they seemed knowledgeable about shaping and pruning technique. The area where they worked was in the back of my property and it wasn't easy to carry all the cuttings to the street where their truck was parked. They removed all refuse and left the garden looking better than when they came! The charges seemed fair considering the setting, the scope of the work, and the time and effort they spent doing a great job!"
Demolition
Demolition
DEMOLITION
PAVERS INSTALLATION
PAVERS INSTALLATION

+19

Response time2 days
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Velasco Landscaping
5.0(
13
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Serving Salinas, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We are absolutely thrilled with all the work Chris Velasco has done for us, including landscaping our front yard, installing a custom gate and a dividing wall between properties, and adding brickwork along the side of our house. His design instincts are outstanding—he has a great sense of how to bring a space to life. Chris and his crew were polite, efficient, and respectful from start to finish. The craftsmanship and attention to detail are clear in every part of the project. It was truly a pleasure having Chris around, and we would highly recommend him to anyone looking to transform their outdoor space with creativity and quality."
Response time10 hrs
Response rate88%
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Maplewood Landscaping, Inc.
5.0(
5
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Serving Salinas, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Maplewood Landscaping did a commercial landscape install at our daycare facility and we were very happy with the results. Their pricing was honest, and Cesar, the project manager, kept great communication throughout the entire process. The work was completed professionally and on time. We look forward to working with them again on future projects."
Response time11 hrs
Response rate85%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

You can use herbicides to prevent roots from growing without killing the tree itself, however they must be used with caution. Systemic herbicides are absorbed by the root and can kill off problematic roots. However, herbicides can sometimes negatively impact nearby plants, so the solution is best used sparingly.

Tree removal can be quite expensive, especially for larger projects, but you can use the following tips to help keep costs down:

  • Do the yard cleanup afterward yourself

  • Choose to leave the logs on your property and split them yourself

  • Opt to leave the stump in the ground and tackle stump grinding yourself

  • Pull permits for tree removal, if necessary, to avoid fines

  • Pay to have multiple trees removed at once

  • Remove tree in the late winter or early spring during off-season

If you’re looking to rot a tree stump fast, potassium nitrate will work far quicker than copper nails. First, drill several holes into the stump using a power drill, then pour potassium nitrate pellets into the holes. Next, add water to help the chemical absorb into the wood, thoroughly soaking the stump to ensure the pellets dissolve and spread evenly. Afterward, cover the stump with a tarp to retain moisture and block sunlight, then place mulch on top to secure it in place.

Costs range from $500 to $5,000 per tree, depending on size, location, and accessibility.

Tree roots are hearty and complex systems, so they don’t die immediately after the rest of the tree is removed. If you leave the root system in place, it takes anywhere from two to seven years for it to run out of nutrients. It is worth noting, however, that the roots stop growing and expanding after cutting down the rest of the tree.

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