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

Serving Santa Barbara, 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!"
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by61%of homeowners
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Aldo's Tree Service, LLC
4.7(
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+3 more

Serving Santa Barbara, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Manuel is so focused on what the client wants and has an expert eye for aesthetic tree trimming. I had four unruly, giant Juniper trees that had never been trimmed, and now they are beautiful. The crew came right on time and cleaned up the yard well before they left. Fairly priced, responsible and professional!"
Response time1 day
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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805 Tree Care Co
5.0(
24
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTrees & Shrubs - Treat, Protect and Maintain+5 more

Serving Santa Barbara, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"805 Tree Care were on time, friendly and they did a great job!! Will be hiring again."
Response time1 day
Response rate98%
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
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MD Trees Corporation
5.0(
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+5 more

Serving Santa Barbara, CA and surrounding areas

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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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+8

Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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Grays Landscaping LLC
4.6(
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Trees & Shrubs - Treat, Protect and MaintainTrees & Shrubs - Treat, Protect and Maintain - For Business

Serving Santa Barbara, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They are great!!! I plan to hire them again. I would like to change flowers and weeds into grass. I plan on hiring Grays Lanscaping LLC to do the job."
Snow removal
Ivy removal
Landscaping Project
Ivy removal
Yard cleanup

+52

Response time3 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by56%of homeowners
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Shofar Landscape Contracting
5.0(
13
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+3 more

Serving Santa Barbara, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Shofar was wonderful to work with; they repaired our patio slab. Removed /tore up damaged concrete, tore out the tree roots which had caused the problem. and then laid a new slab. They were so professional, timely, efficient, and communicative! I highly recommend this company!!!!"
Response time1 day
Response rate87%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Green Life Landscape Inc.
5.0(
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Trees & Shrubs - Treat, Protect and MaintainTrees & Shrubs - Treat, Protect and Maintain - For Business

Serving Santa Barbara, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jose Munoz with Green Life Landscape did a FANTASTIC job. I would highly recommend for any yard maintenance service. Thanks Jose."
Vegetation removal & application of herbicide.
Vegetation removal & application of herbicide.
Vegetation removal & application of herbicide.
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+1

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Nature's Tree Service
4.9(
8
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Santa Barbara, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They are very professional, punctual and Reliable!"
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+27

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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805 Tree Care
5.0(
6
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Santa Barbara, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They come on time take out the palm tree in 2 1/2 hour clean up very professional. I would use them again in the future highly recommend fair price."
Oak tree cleaning
Oak tree cleaning
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Joseph Christman's West Coast Tree, Inc.
4.3(
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Stump - Remove+3 more

Serving Santa Barbara, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This company is only one I trust and I have lived in Thousand Oaks for over 30 years"
Response time8 hrs
Response rate97%
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Planting a palm tree close to your home can provide shade while elevating the beauty of your yard. However, there are a few safety concerns to consider before doing so. You’ll want to opt for a smaller tree with a non-invasive root system. Select a species that won’t grow too tall and choose a planting location that won’t damage your home.

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.

Using Epsom salt to kill a tree stump typically takes between six and 12 months. While this may seem like a long time, it is significantly faster than the natural decomposition process, which can take up to seven years. This method is a viable DIY option for stumps that do not pose an immediate hazard. If you need a faster solution, you can hire a professional for stump removal or grinding, though this may cause more damage to the surrounding ground.

You’ll have to balance up the cost, the value of the tree (sentimental or otherwise), and the risk factors. An experienced arborist will help you understand whether transplanting is likely to be successful. The cost and hassle of transplanting a large, well-established tree are often not worth it, especially if the species is fast-growing and easy to source. The decision depends on the age and species of the tree, the conditions in the new site location, and how careful the company is when digging out and moving the tree.

A few signs a tree may be dead is if the leaves are dead and there are no signs of new blooms. You can also perform a scratch test on some of the branches to check the condition of the cambium layer beneath the bark.

If it is green, it is still alive, but if several are dry, brittle, and brown, the tree may be dying or dead. Always consult an arborist before assuming your tree is dead because you may be able to save it.

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