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LM TREE SERVICE
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Serving Terra Bella, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1997

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Customers say: True professional

"Angel Is very professional needed some trees removed from my property was done in a very safe way, has all the proper machinery to get the job done, puts cones all around his working are to ensure extra safety, will definitely contact him again THANK YOU"
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Peredo Custom Landscaping
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Serving Terra Bella, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1999

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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"
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LM Tree Service
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Serving Terra Bella, CA and surrounding areas

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"Angel and his team did a great job with removing a huge palm tree, walnut branches, and huge pine branches on our property. They were able to work around the house safely and took down the tree and branches without any damage. They were great to work with!"
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Generally, you’ll want to prune back the trunk by 1 to 2 feet each year to promote bushy growth. Doing so concentrates vegetative buds closer to the bottom of the tree, where you can easily harvest fruit. For side shoots that are a year old, leave at least six leaves. 

Never remove more than 30% of a tree’s foliage during pruning—even if your tree is really overgrown. Removing this much foliage at a time could kill your tree.

Salt, herbicide, light deprivation, boiling water, and burning can all help dissolve a tree stump. You can also bury the tree stump in soil or mulch to help it rot naturally. Killing a tree stump prevents future regrowth, but you may also remove it by digging it out or grinding it.

Usually, trees cannot grow back after their stump has been ground, but some very hearty types of trees can. For example, if you have a black locust or Redford pear, the grinding will need to go deep to prevent them from growing back. Ask your tree service or stump removal expert whether your tree can resprout after its stump is ground down.

For small trees, tree removal should take just a couple of hours to complete. Assume that a mid-sized tree will take between four and eight hours, depending on the extent of the equipment required and the health of the tree. Remember to add up to two hours for stump removal. Larger trees could take as long as one or two working days, about eight hours each.

Hiring an arborist costs around $900 on average, with prices ranging from $250 to $2,500 or more. Some arborists charge an hourly rate, typically between $100 and $350 per hour. The final cost depends on several factors, including the type of work, the number of trees, accessibility, and whether you hire an independent arborist or a larger tree service company. When hiring, you should also consider their experience and insurance coverage.

Below are some estimated costs for common arborist jobs:

  • Small tree removal: $300 to $500

  • Large tree removal: $500 to $2,000 or more

  • Tree health assessment: $150

  • Trimming a small tree: $75 to $200

  • Trimming a large tree: $150 to $400

  • Dealing with invasive species: $150 to $1,000 or more

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