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Avatar for Strobert Tree Services, Inc.
Strobert Tree Services, Inc.
4.4(
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Serving Dover, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Work done promptly. Have been trying to get a full report on health of trees but arborist has not responded after numerous phone calls."
Teamwork
Emergency Services
The Right Equipment
Tree Planting
Crane

+5

Response time1 day
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Golden Tree Landscaping & Tree Services
4.7(
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Serving Dover, 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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Response time6 hrs
Response rate96%
56 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Over the Top Tree Care
4.6(
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Serving Dover, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"A professional family-run company with experienced tree trimming services. They were highly responsive to our requests, cleaned up afterward, and charged the lowest price of our three estimates to trim our tree and bushes."
Response time2 days
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
Stump Removal Services
4.6(
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Serving Dover, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We do all kinds of tree work including ; tree trimming, tree cutting, tree and stump removal and yard cleanup. In the fall/winter seasons we also offer firewood. \nFamily owned and operated. \n\n\nOur firewood prices are :\n\n$175 cord of mixed wood.\n$220 cord of oak wood.\n$25 delivery charge, out of state $35.\n$40 stacking service (optional) out of state $60.\n\n**Every day delivery **\n\nPhone numbers :\n(302) 540-7628\n(302) 540-9734\n\n**Sunday services by appointment only **

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Klean Kut LLC
5.0(
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Serving Dover, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Outstanding service! Klean Kut LLC removed 37 trees along with all 37 stumps from my property last year and William Cochran went above and beyond to ensure a smooth, timely process. Very professional, communication was prompt, super friendly and any request that I had William Cochran was able to deliver on. I highly recommend Klean Kut LLC and will continue using their services in the future!"
Paver Patio Installation
Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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V&P Tree Services
4.8(
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Serving Dover, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Gave a fair price estimate then started and completed the job the next day. Very professional to work with. Excellent job with complete cleanup. Would recommend and use again."
Response time9 hrs
Response rate89%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

If you want to take your tree-planting hobby beyond your outdoor space, here are a few great ways to do it:

  • Encourage your neighbors to participate in the Arbor Day Foundation’s Tree City USA program, which has a four-step framework that helps communities grow and maintain their own tree cover.

  • Support businesses that plant trees. 

  • Lobby your local government to plant more trees around your community.

  • Donate to a tree-planting charity.

Since each tree is different, it’s impossible to say how long a dead tree can remain on your property. While it could be days, months, or even years, it’s highly likely that, at some point, the tree will fall. In the meantime, dying or dead trees can become a haven for pests, so it’s best to have them removed sooner rather than later.

The best time to transplant a tree is when it is dormant. For many trees, this means either in the fall after the leaves have dropped (around October or November) or in early spring before new growth begins (around March). The ideal timing can depend on the type of tree. Deciduous trees do well when moved in early spring or fall, while evergreens are best transplanted in early spring or late summer. For example, pine trees are best moved in early fall, but maples prefer late fall. Avoid transplanting in winter, as the frozen or hard, cold soil poses a significant risk to the roots and prevents the tree from acclimating properly.

Pruning is an effective way to prevent a diseased branch from infecting the rest of the tree. If the infection isn’t caught early enough and the pathogen has spread to the trunk or the majority of the branches though, it is too late to prune off the affected areas and you’ll likely need to remove the tree.

How often and long you should water a tree depends on the species and if it is mature or newly planted. The amount of water is also based on the tree's size. A good rule of thumb is approximately 5 gallons per inch of the trunk's diameter.

Adjusting watering to the recommended suggestions for the tree type and weather conditions is vital. For instance, watering trees during a drought is necessary, and you may need to water more frequently than usual.

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