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Avatar for Boss Tree Experts
Boss Tree Experts
5.0(
32
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Tree RemovalTree Trimming

Serving Dover, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

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%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Strobert Tree Services, Inc.
4.4(
136
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Dover, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This is a phenomenal tree service and Arborist. They do fabulous field work. Andy has been taking care of my trees for years. I also have fruit trees that he has helped me with. I cannot say enough good things about the work they do. The crew is hard working and extremely professional. I rely solely on Strobert's Tree Service to care for my trees. Andy is spot on when it comes to pricing. The very first time he was out for an estimate he noticed a strangulating root which was killing one of my trees. He went to his truck for some tools and took care of that root instantly - at no charge - and saved my tree that I did not even know was in trouble. Also, we had an ice storm recently and Andy was able to save my favorite 60' Pine tree. Branches were freezing and dropping to the ground. They did a procedure called "re-balancing" and actually weighted the tree in specific areas until it could take hold - and it is surviving as well. His pricing is spot on as well. I strongly recommend Strobert Tree Services as this is a true professional."
Teamwork
Emergency Services
The Right Equipment
Tree Planting
Crane

+5

Response time1 day
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Ensley's Tree Care, LLC
4.7(
130
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+3 more

Serving Dover, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did an excellent job of removing an overgrown arborvitae in front of my home in May 2023. Before I was finished taking notes from a phone call to request recommendations from Angi.com, Mike called me right away! He was pleasant and very professional, taking time to ask me about the tree, my surrounding landscape and address any questions that I had. Within a few hours, he was at our home to provide a quote and do an overview of the service. On the morning of the appointment, they arrived bright and early, keeping us updated as they removed the tree, ground the stump and carefully repositioned some stones and other decorative garden items we had in that area. With the fair pricing, responsiveness and doing such a neat, precise job of making sure that our landscape looked great before they left, I could not have been more pleased."
Birch Tree Removal
3 Pine Stumps Grinded
Walling neighbors trees back to their property
Cherry Tree Removal
Full Removal with Crane Service

+4

Response time2 days
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Over the Top Tree Care
4.6(
75
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Trimming

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
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Klean Kut LLC
5.0(
11
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+1 more

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
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Planting trees far enough from your foundation will protect your home from root damage, but if you’re dealing with existing trees, you can still guard against roots. Root barriers form a physical boundary that will prevent roots from encroaching on your foundation and can help save you from expensive foundation repair costs.

It’s not as common for Dutch elm disease to affect other types of trees, especially if the surrounding trees aren’t elms. However, it is possible for DED to spread to other trees, particularly in northern states, like Minnesota. In fact, it’s a good idea to use geography to identify wood and determine which types of trees are in your yard. 

Unfortunately, the complex and shallow root system of elm trees makes surrounding elm trees particularly vulnerable to DED. Early discovery is key!

You can use a felling ax to chop down a tree by following the same prep and steps as a chainsaw, but be prepared to use some muscle. For trees bigger than 7 inches in diameter, it can take some time and serious strength to cut down a tree using just an ax. 

Absolutely. These steps are significantly easier, too, especially when it comes to preserving the root ball and moving the palm tree. However, you will want to make sure the tree has plenty of fertilizer to establish itself and start growing. Supports may also be more important, as it can take extra time for a potted palm to spread out its roots. If you are transferring a palm to another pot, you’ll want to move up a size or two to a larger pot. Make sure the pot has excellent drainage to keep the palm from getting waterlogged.

Yes, it’s okay to trim low branches on a tree, also known as limbing up or raising the crown. Essentially, you’ll trim the lower third of the tree (trunk) and leave the upper two-thirds of the tree (crown). Arborists recommend trimming 20% of a tree’s leaves per season for two to three seasons. Trimming low branches allows light to flow through the tree, increasing circulation and making the tree stronger and healthier.

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