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Avatar for Over the Top Tree Care
Over the Top Tree Care
4.6(
75
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Trimming

Serving Dover Afb, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Asked several times if I was completely happy with results during the process. Stacked wood and branches exactly where I wanted. On time, polite and efficient. Will hire again."
Response time2 days
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Reynaldo Perez Landscaping, LLC
4.5(
8
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Trimming

Serving Dover Afb, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"I couldn't be happier with the landscaping work that was done, they completely transformed my front garden with new bushes and a wonderful design. they were professional, on time and so courteous. I would definitely reach out with any other projects I need in the future."
Response time7 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by14%of homeowners
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Crimson Bay PM
5.0(
2
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Tree TrimmingTrees & Shrubs - Treat, Protect and MaintainTree Trimming - For Business+1 more

Serving Dover Afb, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"Crimson Bay did a beautiful job cleaning up my existing landscaping areas. They took out the old stones & washed them. They pulled up the old plastic & leveled out the ground underneath, removed moss from the concrete wall, added a weed deterrent, laid down new landscaping paper, & put the cleaned stones back & added edging. They were professional, polite, & worked diligently. I thought the price was very reasonable. I highly recommend them."
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68 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Boss Tree Experts
Boss Tree Experts
5.0(
32
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Tree RemovalTree Trimming

Serving Dover Afb, DE and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The crew was very knowledgeable. Very pleasant to work with. I had them take down 8 trees 2 very close to my house and 1 huge HICKORY tree about 80 feet tall. I would highly recommend this company to anyone And they were reasonable"
Grasonville Maple Trees
Grasonville Maple Trees
Grasonville Maple Trees
Grasonville Maple Trees
Grasonville Maple Trees

+35

Response time6 hrs
Response rate93%
Recommended by83%of homeowners
Avatar for Boss Tree Experts
Boss Tree Experts
5.0(
35
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Tree Removal

Serving Dover Afb, DE and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The crew was very knowledgeable. Very pleasant to work with. I had them take down 8 trees 2 very close to my house and 1 huge HICKORY tree about 80 feet tall. I would highly recommend this company to anyone And they were reasonable"
Response time30 mins
Response rate89%
Recommended by76%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.

We don’t recommend DIY tree trimming for a few different reasons. First, the tools required to trim a tree can be costly, up to $1,100 or more, for the ladders and specialized saws needed. 

Safety is another concern, especially when working with more mature trees. As a guideline, you should only DIY tree trimming when branches are less than two inches in diameter. Any more, and the safety risk becomes too high, which could lead to catastrophe. For this job, it’s safest to let a tree-trimming professional assess the work needed.

The cost of trees varies massively based on the size of the tree and the species. A small Colorado spruce can cost as little as $30, but a golden rain tree of the same size can cost $90. Large trees can cost $1,500 or more, depending on their species and height.

The best pro to hire for spraying trees is a tree maintenance specialist. These pros are well-versed in selecting the right spray treatment and applying it properly to ensure there’s no collateral damage to the tree or surrounding landscape. Many tree maintenance services employ certified arborists, but for these routine visits, the extra investment usually isn’t necessary.

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.

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