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Avatar for Platt & Company Arborists
Platt & Company Arborists
4.9(
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Serving Ellendale, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mike is very knowledgeable and professional. He patiently waited til I got all my estimates. He scheduled the tree trimming shortly after I chose him. I am very pleased with his trimming of my crepe myrtle."
Response time1 day
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Delmarva Land & Tree, LLC
5.0(
23
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Serving Ellendale, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Called back and came to see job on the same day. Sent an estimate. I told them I needed a week to get the money together. He called the following Friday and put me on the schedule for Monday. Showed up and took down two large dead trees and hauled all away . Did a great job cleaning up. He even raked the ruts the equipment made. He even took down a small dead tree as a bonus . Thanks Dave and Delmarva land and tree great job!!"
Rock Garden
Rock Garden
Rock Garden
Rock Garden
Rock Garden

+33

Response time6 hrs
Response rate99%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Over the Top Tree Care
4.6(
75
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Serving Ellendale, 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
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Brandywine Tree & Shrub
4.7(
96
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Serving Ellendale, 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
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
Avatar for Augusto & Sons Landscaping, LLC
Augusto & Sons Landscaping, LLC
4.2(
243
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Serving Ellendale, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This company is excellent. They were honest, on time, did what they said they would do. I had large trees between homes, they made it look easy. I would refer them and hire them again. Very safe and professional."
Grill
Patio
Response time10 hrs
48 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Crimson Bay PM
5.0(
2
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Serving Ellendale, 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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+23

64 neighbors recently requested a quote
MORALES HARDSCAPE & LANDSCAPING LLC
5.0(
2
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Serving Ellendale, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Morales Hardscaping & Landscaping We are 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.\n

Response time1 day
28 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Generally, if your neighbor’s tree hangs over your yard, you can legally trim overhanging branches. Keep in mind that you cannot cross your property line to cut the trees, and if you damage the tree by trimming it, your neighbor could sue you. Depending on the type of tree and value, this could mean dishing out two to three times the value of the tree.

It’s worth noting that the specifics of this type of tree maintenance and the guidelines around it may vary by location. Do your research and, most importantly, consult with your neighbor.

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.

There are many signs that a tree is diseased or dying, and if you suspect that’s the case, you should call an arborist immediately. You might notice rot or fungus on the trunk or that the tree is beginning to lean to one side. Brittle branches or signs of root damage are other indicators that a tree is in trouble. If the tree is dying, it might be time to cut the tree down so it doesn’t fall.

The felling notch you make before you make the final cut will determine which way the tree will fall. The cut will be in a wedge or triangle, and the tree will fall from the highest point of the triangle. You can use this, as well as the process described above, to estimate where a tree will fall. 

The best way is to start controlling tree height long before it grows too large, via careful pruning through the years. But that’s not always possible. If a tree has become too high or too large, use selective pruning to remove the most troublesome branches, one by one, without topping the tree. Gently shaping a tree like this can, over time, correct problems. You can also find growth inhibitors to spray on a tree to stop it from growing too rapidly, but use these sparingly if at all.

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