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Avatar for MR. TREEMAN TREE SERVICES, LLC
MR. TREEMAN TREE SERVICES, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Bristol, CT and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Tree man is absolutely the best tree service we have ever had. We spoke to Oscar and he came the next day with his very professional crew of six. He removed two big fallen trees from the storm, and his arborist pointed out several others which were dangerous, which they also removed. We asked if they could take down two other trees, which were so close to a building I didn’t think they would be able to, but miraculously they came down with no trouble. They were very competent and raked, shoveled and used leaf blowers to make everything picture perfect after putting it all in the wood chipper. I cannot tell you how pleasant they were and how capable. Their price was excellent for all the work they did. I HIGHLY recommend them. Faith Meo, owner. Wolcott"
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Tree service in action
Tree service in action
Tree service in action
Tree service in action

+2

Response time9 hrs
Response rate97%
63 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Organic Enlightenment Company
4.9(
19
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Serving Bristol, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Organic Enlightenment is definitely the company you want to reach out to for all of your tree servicing needs, They have the equipment for every job. These guys are so professional and hard-working. They were here on one of the hottest days of the year and they never stopped. The owner checked all of my trees carefully and planned his work with an eye for symmetry and design. One of the trees was the first tree I ever learned to climb as a kid, and it still holds lots of sentimental value for me. I didn't want to lose a lot of shade, and it turned out so much better than I had hoped. All of the branches over the house were cut and cleared, leaving plenty of shade to cool the house. I love driving home now and seeing my trees as I come down the street, they look beautiful! And clean-up? Life they were never even here! My yard was spotless! I have never been more pleased with a contractor and would certainly use them again and recommend them highly!"
Large Maple Tree Before
Our Mini Excavator and Flatbed Trailer
Large Maple Tree part way removed
Flatbed Trailer, Dump Trailer, Dumpster
Large Maple Tree slope to road

+8

Response time6 hrs
Response rate94%
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for H & H Stump Grinding
H & H Stump Grinding
4.9(
184
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Serving Bristol, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The work was performed within days of contacting them and they were very competent I would recommend them to anyone needing tree stump grinding"
torrington
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Before and After
Before and After
hartland

+13

Response time2 days
28 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
Avatar for GBE Guifarro, LLC
GBE Guifarro, LLC
4.8(
72
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Serving Bristol, CT and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"GBE Guifarro, LLC Efficient, professional, and reliable. This tree service surpassed my expectations with their skilled team and prompt execution. Highly recommended!"
Tree trimming
Tree removal
Tree Service
Tree Service
Tree Service

+8

Response time11 hrs
Response rate95%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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A Lil Bit of Everything
4.9(
16
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Serving Bristol, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Alex from A Lil Bit of Everything went out of his way to make sure everything was done to my satisfaction. The fall cleanup and bush trimmings were done timely and efficiently. He was friendly, thorough, and experienced. I highly recommend this company for any of your needs. Judy F. to work with. I would recommend him for any services needed. Judy F."
Response time2 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
Avatar for Lazer Scapes, LLC
Lazer Scapes, LLC
4.5(
117
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Serving Bristol, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Reggie the Owner came right over and gave me a very good price then sent his crew over to remove 2 large arborvitae’s. Milton is a tree surgeon who meticulously felled the trees out of harms way and cleaned up like they were never here. Will hire again!!! A"
Large Tree Over Home
Tree Removal Using Crane
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Tree Removal Using Bucket Truck
BBB

+1

Response time6 hrs
Response rate90%
152 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Mackenzie Tree, LLC
4.7(
42
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Serving Bristol, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I have used Mackenzie Tree for several tree removals since 2014. Their prices are very fair and I have always been very satisfied with their work. I only recommend them to my friends and neighbors. Chris is very professional and honest."
not to bad!!!
dropped the truck, not a scratch on the deck
tree top is down
A very techinacl removal
Stump grinding

+7

Response time2 days
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

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. 

Generally, you’ll want to prune back the trunk by 1 to 2 feet each year to promote bushy growth. Doing so concentrates vegetative buds closer to the bottom of the tree, where you can easily harvest fruit. For side shoots that are a year old, leave at least six leaves. 

Never remove more than 30% of a tree’s foliage during pruning—even if your tree is really overgrown. Removing this much foliage at a time could kill your tree.

Your local government is usually in charge of pruning trees on public property, and the power company is responsible for trees near power lines (even if they’re on your property). Whether or not they top these trees depends on their approach to pruning. You won’t be able to do much to control this, but you can contact them to find out more about their pruning process.

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.

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.

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