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Avatar for Peredo Custom Landscaping
Peredo Custom Landscaping
4.5(
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Serving Shafter, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Peredro was very sweet and SUPER responsive and reliable. I hired him straight on the spot. If you need a gardener in Bakersfield he is the go to man. Very professional. I had no idea where to find a gardener so I checked Angie's list and found Peredro in a day. Thank you Peredro for being so reliable and responsive! I appreciate you!! Sabine"
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Kern River Tree Service
4.9(
7
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Serving Shafter, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"This company did a fantastic job at a very good price. They were friendly, communicative and very talented. Every one of the three person crew knew what they were doing and did their job well. No complaints. I would hire them again if needed and I highly recommend them."
Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Cal State Tree Service
4.8(
24
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Serving Shafter, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"On time, very skilled, great customer service. They were quick and gave me a great price to trim oleander bushes made 2 into trees and shaped up our big bonsai tree and came with plenty workers to get job done only took about 30 to 45 minutes. Neighborh even wants to hire them. Very pleased"
Response time6 hrs
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Climb and Cut
5.0(
13
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Serving Shafter, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The owner of climb and cut tree service, Raul Santos is very professional with reasonable pricing. He and his crew showed up an hour early before the appointment time to make sure that the project was done at the time promised. I will definitely be using his services for other projects around my home. And I would truly recommend him for all types of tree service."
Response time11 hrs
Response rate95%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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ELLIOTT'S SPRINKLER & LANDSCAPE
4.5(
66
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Serving Shafter, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1976

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We had a total of 4 bids from different local licensed landscape contractors. The first thing that attracted us to Elliot's Sprinklers and Landscape was their presentation of their estimated bid proposal for our backyard. Mike Elliot himself emailed me in 48 hours and had a 5 page written estimate with each category highlighted in complete detail. Every aspect from design, square footage and materials being used were priced accordingly. You know they took the time and research to make sure that everything is valued accordingly. Most bids we receive from other landscape contractors were just 1 page and only showed the approximate cost. Elliot's Sprinkler and Landscape are also big in water conservation which was also a big plus for me considering California's current drought crisis.
Mike Elliot worked with the design I had in mind and had many helpful recommendations which I would never have thought of doing. He made the necessary adjustments to stay within my budget. His team of professionals who is led by Jon were all courteous, hardworking and answered all of my questions and made sure I have full understanding how each element works in my backyard. All materials used were top quality. The irrigation system used were all water efficient or has water saving features. Workmanship was nothing but excellent, Mike Elliot sets a high standard and has a keen attention to detail where minor imperfections such as a drip system tubing showing above ground will be corrected. The trees and shrubs that were planted in my backyard not only had good variation but also served a purpose. 
One of the most important aspects of backyard landscape that usually gets overlooked at is it's drainage system. A backyard won't function well and can create problems if water can't exit out in the front. When he had some heavy rain a couple of weekends ago, excess rain water were all directed and collected to the 4 drains they had installed. This means that they had planned and graded my soil appropriately where no water will remain stagnant. They even placed 2 drains on my concrete patio.
Elliot's Sprinkler and Landscape stands behind their work and offers 1 year warranty. Dealing with this company is money well spent.
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Recommended by92%of homeowners
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AB Tree Doctor
4.4(
5
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Serving Shafter, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"The team at AB Tree Service did an amazing job at my home. They carefully trimmed each tree, removed one that was now considered dangerous, and then proceeded to treat my trees with nutrients and for disease and pests. The trees have never looked better. Oh, they even went into neighbors yards (with permission) to clean up any branches that landed there. My place was spotless when they left."
Coastal redwood trees
Coastal redwood trees
Canary island palm tree
Canary island palm tree
Tree diagnosis

+8

Response time8 hrs
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Utsler Lawn Care
5.0(
5
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Serving Shafter, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1983

Free estimates

"Utsler Lawn Care is very professional and pays attention to detail and services all my requests. He services monthly, is always on time on my schedule day. Always willing to do extra when I ask."
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

If a tree isn’t pruned, it can inhibit proper growth and fruit production, cause damage to both the tree and your property, and create entry points for pests and diseases. Pruning a tree enhances its stability, appearance, shape, and growth. Pruning trees regularly can also save you money long-term by avoiding overgrown or dangerous dying trees.

Carefully pruning small roots no thicker than three inches in diameter won’t harm the tree. However, cutting larger roots may impact the tree's stability and nutrient absorption. It's advisable to consult an arborist or tree care professional to evaluate the root's size, the tree's health, and the potential impact of cutting. Proper tree pruning techniques and timing can minimize damage, but larger root removal may necessitate expert guidance to avoid compromising the tree's overall health and stability.

Dead tree branches should be removed, because they can cause the tree to lose nutrients. They can also make the tree more susceptible to disease and pests. Removing dead and diseased branches can help the tree recover and increase the odds of saving a dying tree. Make sure to prune the tree correctly to avoid damaging it further.

It takes anywhere from three to seven years for a stump to decompose on its own. This timeframe can depend on the kind of tree and your climate. The lower to the ground the stump is, the faster it rots. If you kill a tree stump with salt, boiling water, herbicide, light deprivation, or burning, the tree stump decomposes faster. 

You may be looking to identify maple trees to use for home improvement projects. In that case, you can tell hard maples by looking at their leaves. Leaves will have a U-shaped dip, or sinus, between the points, or lobes, of the leaves. Leaves of soft maples tend to have V-shaped sinuses.

If you already have the cut wood in front of you, look for a light, uniform color to identify hard maple wood and check for variations of red, gray, or brown streaks and an overall darker color in soft maple wood.

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