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Avatar for Wolverine Arbor Services
Wolverine Arbor Services
5.0(
52
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Serving Highlands Ranch, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Ari did such an amazing job with some very complicated trees that had to come down. 64 pine tree close to our house. There is no one I would trust more. Such a great job and such a great guy!"
Removed
Removed
Job complete
Removal process.
Hornets galore!!!

+5

Response time8 hrs
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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D & D Tree Service & Landscape
4.7(
100
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Serving Highlands Ranch, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"D&D Tree Testimonials About us Gallery Contact D&D Tree Tree Service Open today until 7:00 PM GET QUOTE Header image for the site TESTIMONIALS a week ago Hired these fellas to grind down a number of aspen stumps. They were ontime, diligent in their work, cleaned up afterwards and price was reasonable. I recommend them. ? - Rocky i 3 months ago They did an excellent job on our fence! I would highly recommend this company. - Kathy M 12 hours ago Daniel was responsive and accommodating from the first phone call! Once Daniel and his crew arrived with all the equipment they needed to remove 3 large pines, and a dead ash, we knew we chose the right company. Every single gentleman that worked at our house was professional, funny, and so obviously well experienced. Watching the teams work was like watching a symphony, they were all in tune with each other, and anticipated the other guys moves. They were very detail oriented, and worked so hard to protect all the areas that needed to be. They took every scrap away, and left the job site almost better than before they arrived. We are so pleased, and will definitely hire them again! We have more trees, and definitely landscaping that needs to be done! Thanks to ALL of you for an exciting Saturday, and a super job well done! Jocelyn and Alvin"
dndtrees.com
Backyard Landscaping
Deck & Concrete
Summer Vibes
Response time1 day
258 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by73%of homeowners
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ADF Services
5.0(
27
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Serving Highlands Ranch, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"Ricardo Velasquez and his crew did a great job trimming a giant weedy Elm tree for me. They were here on-time and did the work in short order. I would hire them again !"
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by37%of homeowners
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Denver Tree Care, LLC
4.9(
26
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Serving Highlands Ranch, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"These guys were fantastic. They removed two really big cottonwoods in a tight space between the house and road at our stable. Everything was very controlled, they protected everything around them, and did a great job cleaning up. We also had them grind the stumps out, and they even chased the near surface roots to take care of it. Very hard workers that paid attention to the details. Would absolutely hire them again and recommend them."
Topping the Stem
Clearing the Limbs
Removal of Stump
Response time1 day
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Devora Tree Service, LLC
4.9(
91
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Serving Highlands Ranch, 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
R&M Tree Service
4.2(
71
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Serving Highlands Ranch, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"R&M Tree Service did a great job trimming our trees and they even threw in raking the grass under one of the trees when they were done. They also offered to help us with a big yard/junk clean-up. Mike, with R&M found a dumpster service for us and scheduled it. He and his crew came out and did a top notch job cleaning up the mess. Mike has excellent customer service and communication. R&M is now our go-to company for tree and plant trimming. We highly recommend them!"
Response time5 hrs
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by79%of homeowners
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Elevation Exterior
5.0(
20
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Serving Highlands Ranch, 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

Dead trees are dangerous for several reasons. They are structurally compromised and prone to branch or trunk failure, which can pose a significant safety risk to people, vehicles, and nearby structures. Dead trees can also harbor pests like termites, which may spread to other trees or your home. If a tree died from a disease, it could spread the illness to healthy trees. Additionally, the dry wood is highly flammable, increasing fire risk.

Most plum trees are pruned into a vase or open wine glass shape. They’ll have a shorter central leader (the trunk) that supports three to four main branches. Of course, this isn't always the case. If you have a European plum tree, you can grow it in a pyramid shape. Let the central leader extend the length of the tree and prune smaller branches to create the pyramid.

Aside from removing dead or diseased branches, you should prune your trees somewhere between every one and three years. Some people—particularly commercial farmers—prune their apple trees yearly to produce higher yields. This is the best way to promote tree health. That said, the average homeowner can get away with hard-pruning their mature apple tree every other year or every three years. 

It is possible to cut down a tree on your property yourself, but it is generally not recommended unless specific conditions are met. You should only consider this project if the tree is small (e.g., under 4-5 inches in diameter and short enough that you don't need a ladder to reach the branches), and you are experienced in handling a chainsaw. The tree must also be located far from any power lines, fences, homes, or other structures. Even for small trees, the work can be dangerous, and it's always advisable to have a spotter to ensure the tree falls correctly and no branches fall on you.

For any tree that is large, requires a ladder to access, or is near electrical lines or structures, you should always hire a professional. Attempting to remove a large tree yourself is extremely dangerous, poses a risk of serious injury, and could result in significant damage to your property.

Before any tree removal, it's also important to check your local and state regulations to ensure the tree is not historic or otherwise protected by your city.

Using vinegar to kill tree roots is just one of the clever ways to use vinegar around the house. The method works best when you apply vinegar as directly to the root system as possible. For example, if the old tree roots and stump are currently exposed, drill holes in the tops of the roots and pour undiluted white vinegar into the holes to soak into the plant. Remember that vinegar can kill the surrounding grass and plants should it pour over the edge.

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