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Avatar for Reyes Tree Service & Gardening
Reyes Tree Service & Gardening
4.7(
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Serving Universal City, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1980

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"I hired Juan Reyes and his crew do some cleanup in my landscaping as well as replacing a wooden planter, in July - August 2017. They did a terrific job and were thoughtful, professional, hard-working, and careful of details. I appreciated Juan discussing various options with me, such as removing a tree with/without stump removal, and different types of materials that can be used to build a planter. One of the things they did was clear off vines that had climbed up and around the telephone cables above my backyard - which another tree service (Kerry’s) had REFUSED to do! Unlike Kerry’s Tree Service, Juan Reyes and his crew were very careful not to scrape or knock anything over while carrying branches out to their truck. I would definitely hire them again. (Pictures attached; before & after trimming vines from cables.)"
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Old Topanga Canyon Project

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1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Discount Tree Care Arborist, Inc.
4.6(
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Serving Universal City, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2007

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"Tree Care Arborist, Inc. proved to be a very impressive company. Very professional and knowledgeable in their field of work. Effective work ethic and very customer oriented. Family business is well run with excellent employees working to perfection. Highly recommended!"
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+11

Response time6 hrs
60 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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All About Trees
4.8(
73
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Serving Universal City, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1993

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Emergency services offered

"All About Trees provided a quote as requested. The work was scheduled quickly. Their crew showed up on time and flawlessly performed the work. Would recommend and hire again."
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+28

Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Roper Tree Surgeon and Landscaping
4.8(
150
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Serving Universal City, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2007

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"I had a large branch from a tree in my yard resting on my Garage roof. Roper Tree Surgeon and Landscaping arrived at our scheduled time and the crew went right to work. They cut the tree off the roof as well as cut the tree down to the ground so the whole tree is gone. They cleaned my backyard and the roof of all the branches they cut. All the employees were extremely polite and respectful of my property. They did an excellent job. I will definetly use their services again in the future ."
Response time6 hrs
Response rate89%
36 neighbors recently requested a quote
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3-D Tree Services, Inc.
4.6(
232
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Serving Universal City, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

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"Frank and his crew were excellent. They were prompt, courteous, and neat. Outstanding price for the service. I will call them again for tree removal."
Response time2 hrs
127 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Lead saw tree service
5.0(
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Serving Universal City, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

Customers say: True professional

"I recently had Lead Saw Tree Service take out a tree from my yard, and it was such a breeze. They were super easy to deal with from the moment I asked for a quote to when they showed up on time and got the job done within the schedule they promised. It made my day so much easier and stress-free. I'd definitely recommend Lead Saw Tree Service for any tree removal job."
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+6

Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by44%of homeowners
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Rancho Landscape & Tree Care, Inc.
4.5(
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Serving Universal City, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

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Emergency services offered

"3 large trees remove and root Later I found out that Tree roots was not grinding down and started to grow back I called the company they said they were coming to grind and cut the root and never came so please be Aware Make sure you put in contract don't go by their word what they're going to do make sure everything is in contract. I am a Senior and they took advantage of me Please be aware."
Response time9 hrs
Response rate88%
21 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Castaneda's Tree Trimming
4.5(
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Serving Universal City, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2006

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"I'm looking for more quotes just to see who can handle the jobs I have, but Pedro called me very quickly after I had set-up a HomeAdvisor. He was very prompt and respectful over the phone and spoke with me in an extremely professional manner. I would definitely recommend Castaneda's Tree Trimming service to anyone looking for Tree Removal or other arborist services."
Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Rock's Tree & Hillside Service
4.7(
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Serving Universal City, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1976

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Emergency services offered

"I had a landscaping design/build company until illness kept me from continuing. I felt like I was in good and knowledgeable hands when Rock came out for the estimate - he is an arborist so he understood exactly what I wanted. His crew showed up on time and were very professional with a very capable foreman who interpreted Rock's job description accurately, so the job was done perfectly and the place was clean afterwards."
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Response time2 days
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

The Christmas tree type that smells the best to you will ultimately depend on personal preference. But if that classic Christmas tree smell is important to you, choosing a type of tree known for its scent is a safe bet. Try a balsam fir for a spicy, comforting scent or a Douglas fir for a sweeter smell. You may also like Fraser firs, Scotch pines, and blue spruces.

Since overwatering can harm mature trees just as much as a lack of water, it’s important to know the signs of an overwatered tree. If your tree’s leaves are yellowing, wilting, or dropping leaves, it’s likely that you’re overwatering. Other common signs include rotting, fungi, soggy soil, soft or peeling bark, falling leaves, and brittle roots. 

If you realize that you’ve been overwatering your mature tree, stop watering and give the soil time to dry out. Then moving forward, increase time between watering sessions. 

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.

Hiring an arborist or tree surgeon is usually more expensive than a standard tree company, but it is often worth the investment. Arborists have education and certifications that standard companies typically lack, leading to a more professional, expert-level service. Their expertise is particularly valuable for diseased or infested trees, as they can ensure safer removal and help prevent the issue from spreading. Additionally, arborists may be necessary for work near power lines, as uncertified companies are often not permitted to service these trees. If your goal is to preserve the health of your trees, an arborist is the best choice. Their services, such as stump grinding, are also performed with greater expertise to ensure a safe depth that won't cause your lawn to collapse over time.

The best way is to start controlling tree height long before it grows too large, via careful pruning through the years. But that’s not always possible. If a tree has become too high or too large, use selective pruning to remove the most troublesome branches, one by one, without topping the tree. Gently shaping a tree like this can, over time, correct problems. You can also find growth inhibitors to spray on a tree to stop it from growing too rapidly, but use these sparingly if at all.

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