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Avatar for M & N Stump Grinding and Small Tree Services
M & N Stump Grinding and Small Tree Services
5.0(
119
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+3 more

Serving Boulder, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mario was great! Called me back. Came when he said he would for an estimate. Arrived on time to remove tree and grind the stump. I contacted 3 other tree services from the internet and one couldn’t show up on time even for an estimate. Another one never returned my call and the 3rd took 3 weeks just for an estimate that was out of reason. Hire Mario if you want a great job at a reasonable cost."
Response time5 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for ADF Services
ADF Services
5.0(
34
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+3 more

Serving Boulder, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"Ricardo and his crew are compassionate and did an excellent job. Good reasonable prices. Cleaned up so good. Did above and beyond for three trees. Please use them .you will not be disappointed. Local family owned business. Thank you again for your service."
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by28%of homeowners
Avatar for D & D Tree Service & Landscape
D & D Tree Service & Landscape
4.7(
105
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Boulder, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"These guys were excellent. Daniel is very communicative and so helpful for the fencing process. We got our fence well under price compared to other companies and was installed within 1 week of signing the contract. Will be reaching out for more landscaping and recommending to anyone looking for similar work!"
dndtrees.com
Backyard Landscaping
Deck & Concrete
Summer Vibes
Response time1 day
209 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by69%of homeowners
Avatar for A.P. Excavation & Landscaping
A.P. Excavation & Landscaping
4.7(
223
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Boulder, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They are professional, friendly, and they listen carefully. The team that came to the house worked very well together and they cleaned-up very well at the end of the project. We would not hesitate to hire them again for a future project."
Pine Tree
Start of Project
AP Bucket Truck
Midway Point
Ground Work

+21

8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
Avatar for Roots & Shoots Tree Care
Roots & Shoots Tree Care
4.7(
62
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+3 more

Serving Boulder, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Sam is wonderful, very knowledgeable and passionate about trees. Sam runs a good small business focused on trees. His team pruned my ash tree, which had a lot of overgrowth, broken branches, dead limbs, etc. Sam focused on multiple issues with trees that the other tree services did not raise. I was very happy with the results."
Half way done.
Big lateral limbs with lots of decay!
2
3
4

+19

Response time11 hrs
Response rate88%
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Avatar for Hernandez Tree Care, LLC
Hernandez Tree Care, LLC
5.0(
35
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Boulder, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Hernandez Tree Care took down a very large, diseased cottonwood tree on my property. They had great equipment, very good workers and were very prompt with communication and scheduling. I highly recommend Delmer and his crew"
Response time6 hrs
Response rate89%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Riccio Tree Removal
5.0(
26
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Trimming - For Business+1 more

Serving Boulder, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Riccio Tree Care recently trimmed bushes, shrubs, and trees in my yard, and I was impressed by their skill. The crew was efficient, courteous and careful. Their work improved the look of my yard, and the fee was most affordable. I recommend them without reservation. Bob Miller Longmont"
Response time5 hrs
Response rate95%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Devora Tree Service, LLC
Devora Tree Service, LLC
4.9(
91
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+3 more

Serving Boulder, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"These people were fabulous! From the office scheduling to the estimate to the actual work they were completely professional and courteous. Their work was great! I would highly recommend them for any tree project."
Maple removal
Maple removal
Medium pine tree
Medium pine tree
dead elm removal

+16

Response time5 hrs
Response rate90%
Recommended by98%of homeowners
Avatar for Elevation Exterior
Elevation Exterior
5.0(
26
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Tree RemovalTree Trimming

Serving Boulder, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

"Prompt response and able to do the project the same day and cleaned up everything including old branches at the end of the project. Might have taken a bit more off the branches than I’d like, but I’m no arborist and they certainly removed all the dead/non-leaf branches at a great price."
Trimming the tree
Trimming the tree
Tree removed
Tree removed
Tree removal

+89

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Arborists questions, answered by experts

You can remove a small tree from your yard if there’s space for the tree to fall, you have the right tools and safety equipment, and you follow a clear plan of action. You’ll just want to follow the steps above carefully, and ideally, you will have experience doing similar tasks. If you have any doubts that you can do this project safely, though, you should hire a pro.

Not all leaning trees are dangerous, but they can be a hazard as gravity may eventually cause them to fall. A key factor is whether the lean is new or has been present for a long time. Trees that have grown with a lean for years are not typically an immediate danger, but a sudden lean is a cause for concern as it often indicates weakening roots. If a tree is leaning more than 15% from vertical, you should consider having it straightened or transplanted. To be safe, it's always best to hire a professional arborist to inspect any leaning tree to assess the risk and avoid potential accidents.

You should prune ornamental trees once every other year after the fruit has matured and begun to drop. You should also prune out dead branches whenever you see them. Pruning too often can stimulate more growth, especially in faster growing varieties like Bradford pears.

You’ll want to have your palm trees trimmed during the spring, ideally in May, before hurricane season sets in, which generally takes place during the late summer. Palm trees grow fastest over the summer months. You’ll also want to trim your palm trees when you notice:

  • Brown fronds 

  • Dry leaves

  • Flower pods

  • Fruit

  • Fronds overgrown in power lines

  • Frond encroaching upon your neighbor’s home or yard 

  • Visible damage from a storm

A general rule is that trees need 10 gallons of water for each inch of the tree’s diameter. For large trees, that can amount to approximately 160 gallons of water or more. Watering big trees to this extent can take quite a bit of time using a hose. For this reason, you may consider installing a soaker hose or sprinkler system to make the job easier.  

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