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Avatar for Ayala's Tree Trimming & Landscaping
Ayala's Tree Trimming & Landscaping
4.7(
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+3 more

Serving Rifle, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Such great customer service. Isaac showed up to estimate and complete the work when he said he would. Integrity is hard to find in a contractor these days. They did such a wonderful job removing a dead tree and trimming up a really overgrown apple tree. I highly recommend them."
Response time5 hrs
Response rate95%
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Old Growth Tree Service, LLC
4.9(
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Stump - Remove

Serving Rifle, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The customer service was great. They did everything as I asked them to. They were very knowledgeable. I will be recommending them to others."
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Response time1 day
Response rate95%
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Ayala's Tree Trimming & Landscaping
4.6(
34
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Trimming

Serving Rifle, CO and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I called and Isaac he came out and gave me a quote. He returned on the scheduled day he and his 2 man crew did an EXCELLENT job. They cut down and removed a Huge dead 65' Carolina Popular tree which was located close to our house, shed & fence. Very Experienced. They cleaned up my yard. Very nice crew. I recommend it to anyone needing tree service work . Call Isaac Ayala"
Response time1 day
Response rate92%
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Blessed Royalty L.L.C.
4.9(
10
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming+1 more

Serving Rifle, CO and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"We had a bit of trouble finding a time that would work for both of us, but when we dud finally get together, he and his helper made short work of trimming my tree. They cleaned branches and leaves up very well, so when tgey left, there was not a trace of them being here. Tree looks great, too. I would certainly recommend him."
Response time2 days
Response rate85%
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Castillo Removal Services
5.0(
10
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Tree Trimming

Serving Rifle, CO and surrounding areas

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I am so happy with their work. They showed up on time, also providing me an exact arrival time and went straight to work. They did a tremendous job cleaning up and removing leaves. I will hire them again next year!"
yard clean up
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Fence removal
Fence removal

+1

Response time10 mins
Response rate100%
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Armatti’s Trucking and Excavating
5.0(
5
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Rifle, CO and surrounding areas

"They were good and it went very well.They were on time,quick about their work and I totally recommend them all the time.They were very nice company to hire and to work with."
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+2

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Luke's Painting Company
4.4(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Rifle, CO and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Luke was amazing. He gave us a quick quote that was reasonable. He started and worked when he said he would. He kept us updated and sent pictures afterward. The quality of his work was excellent. I was so pleased with his work. He went above and beyond by doing a couple extra things for us as we were out of state. I would and will recommend him to anyone looking for a professional quality painter!"
After.. what an amazing difference!
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after.. beautiful color!
Exterior Painting in Sellers, SC

+76

Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Completely topping a plum tree is a risky business. Cut too much, and you’ll kill your tree. That said, you do need to trim the top of your tree to encourage bushy growth, maintain your tree’s vase shape, and limit size. 

A plum tree's central leader (or trunk) should never extend more than 3 feet above the highest branch. When you first plant your tree, cut the central leader so it’s 2 to 3 feet tall. As it grows, cut it back 12 to 20 inches until it reaches its desired height. Never prune more than one-third of the new growth.

There are a few general rules to follow that will help you prune your trees correctly. One of the most important rules is to prune during the correct season for the type of tree you have. Typically, pruning should be during late winter. For younger trees, you should not remove more than a ⅓ of the tree's crown when pruning. Also, remember to remove dead and diseased branches first, then proceed with pruning the rest of the tree.

A grafted tree is a tree grown by combining two trees. It takes expertise. Branches from grafted trees don’t grow strong roots. Save yourself the time and frustration by having an arborist help you with this advanced project.  

You can often tell if a tree is grafted because it will have a noticeable line. Above the line, the bark will look different than it does below the line. It’s most common with fruit trees.

You can start your search for a reputable arborist online by looking for professionals who hold the proper licensing and are fully insured. Next, read through some online reviews to see what kind of service the expert brings to the table, and confirm that they don’t have a history of complaints with the Better Business Bureau. Finally, you can ask the professional for a list of references and then call them to ask questions about the service, professionalism, value, and more that the expert brings to the table.

Trees provide many benefits, including shade, habitat for local wildlife, and cleaner air, so it’s always a good idea to try an alternative strategy like crown reduction before you chop one down. But sometimes, cutting down a tree is the only option (like if it’s severely diseased). A licensed arborist can assess the tree and recommend the best course of action.

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