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Avatar for Golden Tree Landscaping & Tree Services
Golden Tree Landscaping & Tree Services
4.7(
44
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Tree Removal

Serving Claymont, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Excellent work. Removed and ground down tree stump. You cannot tell there was a tree there before! Great cleanup work. Insurance was from reputable companies. I would hire them again."
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3
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Response time6 hrs
Response rate96%
40 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Brandywine Tree & Shrub
4.7(
96
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Claymont, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We’ve been having Brandywine Tree & Shrub do our tree maintenance for years & they’ve always done excellent work & clean up the area when finished. Have equipment available that others don’t have to do the job right even with HUGE trees. Came out for initial estimate and were here in about 2 weeks to complete the job.Usually we only have tree maintenance done but they also removed debris hanging off edges of our gutter helmets & also removed branches & other tree debris from our roof (2-story home). Cut down 2 trees completely,cleaned up and reduced canopy of three other trees (one HUGE) as well. Removed all debris. HIGHLY recommend-some arborists will butcher your trees-Brandywine Tree & Shrub won’t - they are well trained, courteous, and always do a superb job."
Chiptruck
stumpgrinder
Lawn Protection
Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Palacios Tree Services
4.7(
45
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming

Serving Claymont, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The employees that I interacted with at Palacios Tree Services, Jennifer on the phone and Carlos and AliJandro in the field were very professional, very polite, and a great pleasure to work with. Of the 6 tree service companies that I got estimates from, Palacios offered the best price and they did an excellent job."
Large Trunk
Carlos
Chips
Climbing
Corp parking lot cleanup

+14

Response time1 day
Recommended by97%of homeowners
LA's Quality Tree Service
5.0(
9
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Claymont, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Luis and his crew were punctual, very focused on doing the job correctly and to my satisfaction, reasonably priced and worked very skillfully. I've see other tree experts, but none that performed even close to LA'S. If I could give them a 10 rating, they would get a 10+."
Response time11 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Martin J Landscaping Company
5.0(
2
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Tree RemovalTree Trimming

Serving Claymont, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I had planned on having a service mow my son’s lawn for two weeks however my husband and I decided to give him our ride a mower instead. It worked out better than I anticipated."
Greenacres
Greenacres
Greenacres
Greenacres
Greenacres

+13

Response time5 hrs
102 neighbors recently requested a quote
Tony Tree Service
5.0(
2
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Trimming+1 more

Serving Claymont, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Tony Tree Servic Inc is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Tree Removal
Stump
Oak Tree
Oak Removal
Crane

+2

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Dude Wheres My Tree
5.0(
1
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Stump - Remove

Serving Claymont, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Dude Wheres My Tree is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Generally speaking, you’ll want to avoid flush cuts, which are cuts made as extremely close to the trunk or main branch. These cuts can weaken your tree, lower its natural defense mechanisms, and even cause decay. You’ll also want to avoid tree topping, which is the total removal of the leader and upper main branches of a tree. 

Most pros will advise against either of these methods, which is why hiring a pro is often the best choice when it comes to tree trimming.

According to scientists at Penn State University, spotted lanternflies do not typically kill the trees and plants they feed on, but they can cause branches and segments to die off. However, they have been found to kill cultivated grapes, which can have devastating consequences for vineyard owners and regions that heavily rely on vineyards to create jobs and generate revenue. They have also killed the Ailanthu altissima, known as the tree of heaven, though this is classified as a noxious and invasive weed tree.

Transporting a fully-grown tree requires heavy equipment, typically specialized for the task. A tree spade is a truck-mounted tool that removes the tree from the ground in one location, transports it, and places it in a new hole in a new location. A combination of mechanized shovels and lifts is necessary to move very large trees, and the exact tools often depend on location and the surrounding area.

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.

You may need permission to take a tree down. Check with your local ordinances about rules regarding tree removal and to gain any necessary permits. Check with your local ordinances or the fire department if you plan to burn the stump. Make sure you have all the steps in place before removing the tree, or contact a local tree removal service.

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