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Avatar for Lamb's Tree & Plant Health Care
Lamb's Tree & Plant Health Care
4.8(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving Old Lyme, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The owner was exceptionally professional and personable. I knew that I would be satisfied with his work. I did not hire him because a local arborist Whom I had had before gave me a lower price estimate."
Proper pruning style
Arborist cert.
Tree cert.
Chainsaw safety cert.
Irrigation controller cert.

+26

Response time1 day
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Autumn Leaves Tree Removal, LLC
4.9(
272
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving Old Lyme, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I used Autumn Leaves Tree Removal for a previous tree removal project and was very pleased with the firm's ability to complete the project in a timely manner. When a second major tree removal project was needed this summer I knew I'd use Autumn Leaves again, and again I was very satisfied with their work. The entire crew was focused, and listened to the specific requests I made for the removal of some wood and the cutting of other wood for future splitting. When I have additional trees removed next summer I will surely employ autumn Leaves to do the job."
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+105

Response time7 hrs
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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SAB Tree Experts
4.7(
25
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+5 more

Serving Old Lyme, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1988

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had about 5 different tree companies that answered the post about a job I had and told me they would come out for a quote and I never heard from them again. Steve from SAB Tree Experts came out the next day I was contacted and had the job done the next week."
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+5

Response time2 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by70%of homeowners
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Dynamic tree works
4.6(
22
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving Old Lyme, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They were great guys. They called me back within minutes and then showed up and did the job 2 hours after I made the call. They clean up everything great and did the job super safe. I would highly recommended them for any tree service you need"
Tree removal
Tree removal
Tree removal crane day
Full removal
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by63%of homeowners
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BMG Stump Grinding
5.0(
3
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree Stump - Remove - For Business

Serving Old Lyme, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"I couldn’t be happier with the work from BMG Stump Grinding! From the first time I reached out, they were friendly, professional, and easy to work with. They did a great job removing the stump and cleaned everything up so well afterward that you could hardly tell it was ever there. It’s always nice to find a company that takes pride in their work and treats you like a person, not just another job. I really appreciate how smoothly everything went and would absolutely recommend BMG Stump Grinding to anyone who needs a stump removed. Great service and great people!"
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Mb landscape & irrigation maintenance
New to Angi
Tree Removal

Serving Old Lyme, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

MB Landscape & Irrigation Maintenance is a locally owned landscaping company dedicated to providing reliable, high-quality outdoor maintenance services. Although we're a new business, we bring over 20 years of hands-on experience in the landscaping and irrigation industry. We specialize in mowing, edging, trimming, seasonal cleanups, blowing, pruning, and irrigation maintenance. Our goal is to keep every property looking its best with dependable service, attention to detail, and a commitment to customer satisfaction.

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Mike's Tree Removal
New to Angi
Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving Old Lyme, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We pride our company on reliability, great communication,\nintegrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best\nto keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look\nforward to earning your business!\n

Response time3 days
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Trees that flower in the spring—like dogwood, cherry, magnolia, and pear—should not be pruned during the winter. These spring-flowering plants grow buds on old growth, so you’ll actually remove what would’ve been gorgeous flowering foliage. Instead, wait to prune until right after they bloom, when the flowers fade.

Generally, no, tree topping isn’t a good technique, and you should avoid using it in most cases. Tree topping may be the only good option to save a tree following severe damage after a storm, but in most other cases, it’s not the right choice. Tree topping can leave trees vulnerable to disease and further damage, and most pros will suggest against it.

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.

Ideally, you’ll have a good enough relationship with your neighbors that you can kindly mention this task in regular conversation. However, every neighbor (and neighborhood) is different. Your best bet will always be to ask directly and nicely, offering to contribute to the tree trimming efforts if you’d like. However, if you are bothered by the tree and your neighbor is unwilling to cut it, you can involve the help of the homeowners’ association or local authorities, if applicable.

While trees can grow in the curb strip between the sidewalk and the street, this placement often poses the problem of interfering with overhead power lines. It’s best to consult your local utility provider and tree planting service before transplanting a tree that might grow into power lines. Also, you should never work within 20 feet of a live power line to avoid the risk of electric shock. Tree branches should never touch nearby power lines, so it’s essential to ensure your tree isn’t in danger of growing too close to them.

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