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Avatar for A.P. Excavation & Landscaping
A.P. Excavation & Landscaping
4.7(
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Serving Drake, CO and surrounding areas

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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
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Ground Work

+21

14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Artisans Tree Service, LLC
4.6(
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Serving Drake, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They demonstrated extensive species-specific knowledge about the tree we asked them to work on, and were able to make productive, reasonable recommendations about the work. They were very communicative, professional, and I would recommend them highly."
Fenceline removal
Fenceline removal
Larger russian olives
Several of the russian olives
Hauling logs

+7

Response time1 day
Recommended by82%of homeowners
Hernandez Tree Care, LLC
5.0(
15
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Serving Drake, CO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Hernandez tree service was phenomenal. They were timely, presentable and overall good to work with. They did a removal of a large dead tree. As well as a trim on a smaller tree. The dead tree removal was in between my house and the neighbor's house and there were zero problems. They worked swiftly and accurately. I would highly recommend for any tree services you may need."
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by64%of homeowners
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Colorado Ranch Services
5.0(
2
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Serving Drake, CO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Superior customer service; took the time to perform the job just like we wanted. Treated us like we were their only customer. Highly recommend."
Response time2 hrs
Response rate100%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Limbs And Things LLC
4.7(
13
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Serving Drake, CO and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I can highly, and without reservation recommend Limbs and Things for any and all of your landscaping needs and desires. The owners, Emille and Danielle are passionate about getting it right, and are personable and attentive to their customer’s ideas and concerns. They’re good listeners. As seasoned arborists, they have a deep knowledge of trees, as well as smaller plantings. Emille also has a talent and obsession for incorporating boulders and decorative stone into landscape that ultimately looks natural and unique. Size is no object as well. They built two rock walls on my property, and arranged over 70 tons of boulders into two natural-looking retaining walls across the front of my property. We’re planning a waterfall and pond for my back patio area starting next Spring. Danielle makes sure that her billing is itemized and organized, so their customers know exactly where their money is going, and in this economy, that’s always a good thing. Oh, and they do snow removal as well, so plan ahead for next Winter. Rick H. in Loveland CO"
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+7

Response time2 days
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Hernandez Tree Care, LLC
5.0(
13
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Serving Drake, CO and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Hernandez tree care service was great. Easy to communicate with during estimate process and very helpful in evaluting tree removal and trimming of others. Went above and beyond to cleanup yard from limbs and even removed the fallen leaves we had not cleaned up yet. Also acquired part & repaired a flower bed sprinkler line that incidentally got broken in the neighbor's yard. Will definitely use their services again. Appreciate their business integrity and pride in there work."
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Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Yes, it can be good to remove dead branches from trees. Dead branches can lead to rot in other areas of the tree. They can also cause damage if they fall on a house, shed, fence, car, pool, or other structure or property. However, it’s important that dead branch removal is done safely. If the branch is high in a tree or requires a lift or ladder to access, consider calling a professional tree removal company, as they will have the experience and equipment to do the job safely.

A tree can grow back from its stump, but full regrowth is unlikely (especially for more stubborn conifer trees). Instead, trees are more likely to send up a number of shoots from the dead stump, which will try to develop into primary stems over time. In other words, it will start to look increasingly bushy. The goal of killing and drying out a tree stump is to prevent that from happening, as well as make the stump easier to completely remove.

The fastest ways to remove a tree stump are by grinding it or burning it.

Stump grinding is often the quickest method, with professionals able to chip away a stump and its roots within a single session. You have the option to hire a professional stump removal service or rent a stump grinder to do it yourself. However, it's important to note that these machines can be large, difficult to transport, and dangerous to operate without prior experience. For safety reasons, hiring a local arborist or landscape specialist is often recommended.

Burning is another fast option. Before you begin, check your local burn laws. The process involves drilling holes into the stump, filling them with vegetable oil, and waiting 24 to 48 hours. Afterward, you can add charcoal bricks to the surface and light the fire, which must be attended at all times.

For a more affordable but much slower alternative, you can use potassium nitrate pellets to accelerate the natural decomposition process. This method typically takes four to six months.

The recovery time for pruning depends on how much you prune, the species of tree, and how well you care for it afterward. All trees grow new wood and often sprout additional branches after pruning. Ideally, trees should recover from normal pruning after one or two years. Heavy pruning or slow-growing trees may take several years to fully recover.

Leaf removal costs between $400 and $1,000 per acre on average. Nationally, the cost of leaf removal averages about $350. Cost factors for this project include lawn size, leaf removal method, tree density, location, and the time required to do the job. If your lawn removal service charges based on lawn size, you can expect to pay $0.02 to $0.10 per square foot.

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