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Avatar for J Lopez Tree Services
J Lopez Tree Services
5.0(
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+5 more

Serving Tustin, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired Jesus and his team to trim trees and other shrubbery around the front and back of my house. They showed up when they said they would, trimmed all everything to my expectation, and cleaned up when they were done. Excellent job."
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+22

Response time7 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Personalized Tree Service, Inc
4.4(
706
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Tree TrimmingTree Removal

Serving Tustin, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Communication with Jackie was immediate and she scheduled the team in a snap. Was able to give an estimate based on my photos (which I appreciated). The team of guys got the work done (removing 3 spiky, overgrown succulent plants with invasive roots), hauled the plants and cleaned it all up beautifully. Very happy with the results and experience. Photo of before and after (there were 3 like this)."
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+2

8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Premier Tree Experts Inc.
4.7(
70
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Tustin, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Premier Tree Experts were fantastic. I needed a 40 ft tree removed. They gave me a good price and worked within my budget. Their crew was quick and efficient. They ground the stump and the surrounding roots. They left and everything was clean and tidy. I would give them 10 stars out of 5 if I could. Good communication and sent me progress photos throughout the day. Highly recommended!!"
Response time8 hrs
Response rate96%
59 neighbors recently requested a quote
Terra Corona Landscape Inc.
5.0(
15
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree Stump - Remove - For BusinessTree Trimming+1 more

Serving Tustin, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"I recently hired Terra Corona Landscape Inc. to trim a large tree in my yard that had been damaged due to wind/rain. I am extremely satisfied with the results. From the initial consultation to the completion of the job, the team demonstrated professionalism, skill, and attention to detail. I would highly recommend this landscaping company to anyone in need of tree trimming or other landscaping services. Their commitment to quality and customer satisfaction exceeded my expectations, and I will definitely use their services again in the future."
Recommended by60%of homeowners
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Evergreen Tree Enterprise, Inc.
4.7(
26
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming - For Business

Serving Tustin, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Luis is a very cordial and competent supervisor/manager and his tree trimmer was super clearly an expert at his craft. We had a limited budget and told Luis what we needed and they did it all for the budget we had available. There is no doubt that we would reccomend them."
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Clean up
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Response time11 hrs
Response rate94%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Trees Unlimited, Inc.
4.5(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+3 more

Serving Tustin, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I called Jim in early May to have clearing of limbs that were within 10 feet of my home. There were quite a few big oaks that had to have some major limbs removed and I was quite worried that they did not damage my new deck and parts of the house. Jim was recommended for me by a timber logger I knew and that is why I phoned him in the first place. Jim proved to have both a good sense of humor but also a great group of workers who handled the job professionally and with great care. Being so busy, I had to wait over 3 months before he and crew could do the work. Both my wife and I are very happy with the quality of work and the cleanup. I highly recommend this business."
Response time4 hrs
Response rate89%
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

If you’re wondering whether you can plant a tree where the stump was removed, know that the soil conditions won’t be ideal, so you should avoid it. The soil beneath the previous tree will likely be depleted of nutrients, plus there may be roots left behind that will seriously hinder the growth of a new tree. Also, if you use salt or other chemical solutions to kill the stump, these can linger in the soil for months or even years and prevent healthy growth. It’s best to choose a different spot that’s at least three feet away for a new tree, or wait at least a year and thoroughly amend the soil before you plant.

Though summer is not ideal, you can do some light pruning during this time of year. Just make sure it’s not excessive. Vigorous pruning will stress the tree and impact next year’s growth. Generally, August to September are the best summer-pruning months, particularly for fruit trees.

While there is a lot of debate about whether boiling water is strong enough to kill tree roots, it is not best to remove the roots from large, old trees. You may be able to weaken young roots enough to remove them manually, but boiling water will likely not do the trick for large root systems.

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. 

The best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

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