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Q: How much can you trim a tree without killing it?

• <div><p>Generally, you&rsquo;ll want to avoid pruning more than 25% of the tree&rsquo;s canopy at one time. While pruning your tree is important, it&rsquo;s possible to do it too often or to go too far. Again, this is why hiring a tree trimming pro to do the work is wise. However, if you do decide to DIY, going slow and trimming gradually is the name of the game.</p></div>

Q: What is the difference between tree trimming and tree pruning?

• <div><p>Although the terms <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/pruning-vs-trimming.htm">tree trimming and tree pruning</a> are used interchangeably, they are very different types of tree maintenance. Tree trimming involves enhancing the appearance of your tree by removing unruly branches, providing your tree with ample sunlight and nutrients and prevents unsightly overgrowth. </p><p>Tree pruning helps keep your trees disease-free. This process removes unhealthy growths, dead branches, and other unhealthy parts of the tree. It&rsquo;s more common for deciduous and ornamental trees but not so common for evergreen trees. To determine which method you need, discuss it with a tree trimming specialist.</p></div>

Q: What dissolves a tree stump?

• <div><p>Salt, herbicide, light deprivation, boiling water, and burning can all help dissolve a tree stump. You can also bury the tree stump in soil or mulch to help it rot naturally. Killing a tree stump prevents future regrowth, but you may also remove it by digging it out or grinding it. </p></div>

Q: Can I prune apple trees in the spring?

• <div><p>Late winter is ideal, but if you&rsquo;re pruning apple trees in the spring, prune them as early as possible in the season. You want to ensure your tree is just creeping out of dormancy and hasn&rsquo;t started pushing out new growth. If you prune your tree too late into spring, you generally won&rsquo;t see results until the following year.</p><p>That said, there&rsquo;s no pruning season for unhealthy growth. Remove dead, dying, or diseased branches as soon as you notice them, regardless of the time of year.</p></div>

Q: How much do arborists charge?

• <div><p>Hiring an arborist costs around $900 on average, with prices ranging from $250 to $2,500 or more. Some arborists charge an hourly rate, typically between $100 and $350 per hour. The final cost depends on several factors, including the type of work, the number of trees, accessibility, and whether you hire an independent arborist or a larger tree service company. When hiring, you should also consider their experience and insurance coverage.</p><p>Below are some estimated costs for common arborist jobs:</p><ul><li><p>Small tree removal: $300 to $500</p></li><li><p>Large tree removal: $500 to $2,000 or more</p></li><li><p>Tree health assessment: $150</p></li><li><p>Trimming a small tree: $75 to $200</p></li><li><p>Trimming a large tree: $150 to $400</p></li><li><p>Dealing with invasive species: $150 to $1,000 or more</p></li></ul></div>

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Such a fantastic job! And talk about efficient: They came on Monday to tape and were done by Wednesday. I could not ask for a better company to do this job. They also do flooring and many other things. We will hire them to do all of our work now. They can do it all! We did not plan to be...
Joe's Flooring and Painting LLC
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Reviewed in January 2024
Ben surpassed expectations with his exceptional skills, meticulous attention to detail, and prompt, reliable service, making Routt County Handyman an absolute go-to for any home repair or improvement need.
Routt County Handyman
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Reviewed in July 2023
Fast service, fast repair and reliable
MSP Heating and Air, LLC
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Reviewed in May 2023
He did great work, he is very friendly, and the price was right.
My Creative Carpentry
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Reviewed in June 2022
They got the job done quickly. I was impressed with the work ð
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Extremely well. PATRICK is a knowledgeable hard worker, skilled in carpentry, plumbing and electrical work.
Fix It Patrick
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Reviewed in December 2019
Lion service personnel do a good job but they seem a bit more expensive than other contractors.
Lion Home Service
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Reviewed in November 2018
She's always on time and has excellent service.
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Reviewed in August 2014
Exceptional service both over the phone and by the service rep. Very thorough walk through and service to my property as well as reasonably priced.
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Curbside Junkies

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Curbside Junkies offers hassle-free junk removal services including estate clean outs, appliance disposal, furniture removal, hoarder clean outs, and hot tub removal, Light demolition, House clean out, brush & debris clean out. Serving the entire valley from Aspen to Grand Junction. Let us help you reclaim your space today!

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"Yampa Lawn Care delivers a fantastic product from a customer service standpoint as well as the actual lawn care services they provide. I would highly recommend this company for any of your lawn needs."

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Jackson Crow 970-815-7277

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"We had multiple very large trees that needed to be trimmed. Jackson gave us a very fair price and did great work. He was always in great communication as well!"

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"Very professional. Trees look great. Reasonable rates. I will definitely do business with them again"

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Above All Window Cleaning and Services

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Luke's Painting Company

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"Luke is extremely professional and the service that he provided was timely and well done. He communicates well and we always knew when our work was going to start and finish. Afterwards he communicated with us concerning the job and whether or not we had any concerns or were pleased with the job. If we had had some issues he would have immediately come to fix them but we were very satisfied with the job. I would recommend Luke’s service to anybody."

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Serving Hayden, CO and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

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Sharp Edge Lawncare is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

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Done and Done Logistics

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Done and Done Logistics is the leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!\n

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American Quality Tree Care LLC

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DJD Tree Care

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Tree Service questions, answered by experts

Generally, you’ll want to avoid pruning more than 25% of the tree’s canopy at one time. While pruning your tree is important, it’s possible to do it too often or to go too far. Again, this is why hiring a tree trimming pro to do the work is wise. However, if you do decide to DIY, going slow and trimming gradually is the name of the game.

Although the terms tree trimming and tree pruning are used interchangeably, they are very different types of tree maintenance. Tree trimming involves enhancing the appearance of your tree by removing unruly branches, providing your tree with ample sunlight and nutrients and prevents unsightly overgrowth.

Tree pruning helps keep your trees disease-free. This process removes unhealthy growths, dead branches, and other unhealthy parts of the tree. It’s more common for deciduous and ornamental trees but not so common for evergreen trees. To determine which method you need, discuss it with a tree trimming specialist.

Salt, herbicide, light deprivation, boiling water, and burning can all help dissolve a tree stump. You can also bury the tree stump in soil or mulch to help it rot naturally. Killing a tree stump prevents future regrowth, but you may also remove it by digging it out or grinding it.

Late winter is ideal, but if you’re pruning apple trees in the spring, prune them as early as possible in the season. You want to ensure your tree is just creeping out of dormancy and hasn’t started pushing out new growth. If you prune your tree too late into spring, you generally won’t see results until the following year.

That said, there’s no pruning season for unhealthy growth. Remove dead, dying, or diseased branches as soon as you notice them, regardless of the time of year.

Hiring an arborist costs around $900 on average, with prices ranging from $250 to $2,500 or more. Some arborists charge an hourly rate, typically between $100 and $350 per hour. The final cost depends on several factors, including the type of work, the number of trees, accessibility, and whether you hire an independent arborist or a larger tree service company. When hiring, you should also consider their experience and insurance coverage.

Below are some estimated costs for common arborist jobs:

Small tree removal: $300 to $500
Large tree removal: $500 to $2,000 or more
Tree health assessment: $150
Trimming a small tree: $75 to $200
Trimming a large tree: $150 to $400
Dealing with invasive species: $150 to $1,000 or more

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