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Lamb's Tree & Plant Health Care
4.8(
171
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Serving Old Saybrook, 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
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Braley & Finnegan, LLC
4.8(
88
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Serving Old Saybrook, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"We first spotted Braley and Finnegan when they were doing work in our neighborhood. We liked what we saw so we gave them a call. Patrick came out soon after and gave us a quote on replacing crushed stone under our decks and fixing a short set of stone steps that were coming apart. The crew was on time, professional and quick. They found the stone we were looking for and installed it with a nice edging. Griffin had our stone steps fixed and secure and the whole job came in just under quote. We're very happy with the result. Weâ ll definitely call Braley and Finnegan again for our next landscaping project."
Gardens, Sod, total yard makeover!
Blue Stone Walk way + Gardens
After
Marina View
Spa Entrance

+13

Response time40 mins
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Dynamic tree works
4.6(
20
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Serving Old Saybrook, 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
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by70%of homeowners
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SavATree - Saybrook
4.0(
60
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Serving Old Saybrook, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They provided outstanding work. Jim S., Peter B., and Timmy worked miracles on my tree project. Their expertise seemed to show no end. I am extremely pleased with their work and would recommend them to everyone."
TCIA Accreditation Logo
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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EBM hauling & logistics
New to Angi

Serving Old Saybrook, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

We are a local, family owned buisness right out of North Haven, CT. No job to small or to big. We have over 10 years of experience, completely free estimate with the best rates covering the state

Titlejunk removal
Fence & playscape
Fence and playscape
Fence
Junk removal & lawn care

+6

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Tree roots are hearty and complex systems, so they don’t die immediately after the rest of the tree is removed. If you leave the root system in place, it takes anywhere from two to seven years for it to run out of nutrients. It is worth noting, however, that the roots stop growing and expanding after cutting down the rest of the tree.

You will know that an oak tree needs to be removed when you see vertical cracks or dead branch stubs, which indicate internal decay. Other signs include trunk rot near the base of the tree and sprouts or small branches coming from the trunk.

Trees don’t usually grow back after being cut down. Some particularly robust tree species may start sending up new stems from a stump to recover, but those stems won’t become a “tree” like before. Generally, trees don’t recover from being entirely cut down, which is why it’s important to be careful when making a decision. When you cut down a tree, it’s a good idea to make plans to remove the stump, even if it’s unlikely to grow back.

A chainsaw is the best tool to cut down a tree, but you may also use a handsaw or ax. You may also want to use a lopper or pole saw to remove limbs before cutting down the tree. Wear chainsaw chaps and protective gear, including eyewear and earplugs if you use a chainsaw. Again, if you’re unsure about how to use this tool, this project may be one to skip.

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.

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