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Avatar for P&J Tree Service Inc
P&J Tree Service Inc
4.7(
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Serving Watsonville, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1987

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Arturo and associates were very professional, I was very impressed by how quickly and safe they took out my palm tree.I highly recommend their service"
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+24

Response time8 hrs
Response rate90%
34 neighbors recently requested a quote
Aly's Tree Trimming Pruning & Yard Clean-Up
4.8(
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Serving Watsonville, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1982

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Aly's team did a fantastic job. They pulled weeds, cleaned up pathways, pruned our shrubs and trees. I got a real chance to look at there job, 3-4 weeks after they did it and realize that not only did they do what I needed, but the job they did on trimming our trees is the best job we've had in years. Definitely want them back."
Response time4 days
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Gil Tree Service
5.0(
33
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Serving Watsonville, CA and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Customers say: True professional

"Joel & his team are honest, brave , & hard working. They arrived on time everyday & cleaned up & left my home neat & well cared for every night. I have dozens of large live oaks & Monterey pines on my property some 60 feet tall. Joel helped me maintain a fire safe cleared area all around my home removing huge branches & limbs from trees that had to be climbed & cabled for safety. These are tree professionals. Actual experts not just tree trimmers. My property is a steep hillside. No problem. Most of my trees are 50 to 100 years old. Some I planted as a boy. I am 63. Everything was done safely & neatly with every tree cared for so each will thrive & live another 50 or 100 years. Joel even found a dove’s nest full of baby birds on a limb 40 feet up set to be cut & came down to ask me how to proceed. We saved the limb to save the nest while the mother & father flew around nervously. Hire Gil Tree Service. This guy is the real deal. They are the best decision you can make."
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+70

Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Bears Tree Services, Inc.
5.0(
35
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Serving Watsonville, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I dealt mostly with Chilo. He was very personable and an expert climber. He came with a competent crew of 2 and completed the work in short order with minimal noise and left the area clean. I will recommend Bears Tree Service to anyone"
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Redwood Safety Hazard Reduction
Redwood Safety Hazard Reduction
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Tree Removal

+1

Response time1 day
59 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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MND Landscaping
4.9(
21
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Serving Watsonville, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great job! Emanuel and his crew removed a ton of juniper bushes from my property. They were on time and worked hard. My neighbor was so impressed, he hired them too. I will definitely use them again for future work."
Response time7 hrs
Response rate95%
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Trejo's Landscaping & Gardening, LLC
5.0(
16
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Serving Watsonville, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Trejos landscaping and gardening has completed several projects for us and provide regular maintenance. They have installed a new sprinkler system, and redesigned our side yard, installing some edging and wood chips and mulch around our rose bushes. They have transformed our front yard and we highly recommend them for any landscape or gardening projects. Arturo and his crews are wonderful, hard working and do their best to make sure that our lawn consistently looks amazing."
Response time6 hrs
Response rate93%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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V&M Landscaping
5.0(
14
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Serving Watsonville, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Veronica has been doing my weekly garden service for over 5 years - Veronica and her crew are very consistent, willing to do whatever is needed that day, and always willing to set aside time for extra work like planting new plants - Veronica is a pleasure to work with and I highly recommend her to everyone"
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+11

Response time6 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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La Sirenita Tree Service
4.5(
130
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Serving Watsonville, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"very prompt with quote, friendly, job was done professionally, price is very reasonable cleanup was very good this father, mom and son team is highly recommended. Highly recommend Jesus, Rosa and Jose for your next project"
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+1

Response time11 hrs
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Rodriguez Landscape Service
4.5(
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Serving Watsonville, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2002

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"This was a giant coastal hillside project with drainage, terracing, lighting, irrigation, walls built, stairs built, pet relief area created, and tons of rocks placed and plantings. Raul and his crew were top notch. They worked efficiently and quickly. The crew was clean and respectful. Raul was so easy to work with and took care of all the details that you want addressed. It could not have been easier! I would 100% recommend Raul for any landscape job you are looking for. He even has a maintenance crew for weekly upkeep!"
Response time1 day
22 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Opt for a barefoot tree. Pros harvest barefoot trees when they’re dormant (leafless). They shake the dirt from the root ball and pack it in moist material. 

These trees can cost half as much as the trees at your local nursery, and you can buy them online—so there’s a much wider selection. Just make sure you keep your barefoot tree cool until you’re ready to plant it.

There are several signs that may indicate a tree needs to be cut down. These include visible damage to the trunk or branches, a hollow trunk, extensive storm damage, or a significant lean to one side. Other warning signs are pest infestations or the tree growing too close to a house, power lines, or other structures. It is best to hire a professional arborist to inspect the tree, as they can determine if it can be saved or if removal is necessary.

A tree branch should start to form roots in about three months. It can take about a year for a tree branch to develop roots strong enough to go in the ground. For best results, start several branches because, no matter how closely you follow instructions, they won’t all form roots. Compost any that aren’t thriving.

It depends. Smaller, younger trees take longer to mature, but they're more resilient, their roots don't get as damaged during transplanting, and they recover faster. Plus, they're much more affordable to plant, and it's possible to DIY the planting. 

On the other hand, mature trees produce fruit faster and provide more shade and privacy immediately. Ideally, a small or medium tree is the better choice if you can wait a few years for it to mature. But if you need immediate maturity, a larger tree is the only option.

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. 

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