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

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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
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Golden Tree Landscaping & Tree Services
4.7(
44
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Serving Elsmere, DE and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Rodolfo arrived right on time with his experienced crew. They removed a large tree in my front yard cleaned up and we're done in one hour. The bid was fair and I was highly impressed with their workmanship. I will definitely use Rodolfo again. He was pleasant to work with."
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Response time6 hrs
Response rate96%
58 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Brandywine Tree & Shrub
4.7(
96
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Serving Elsmere, DE and surrounding areas

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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
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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AG Construction
4.9(
96
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Serving Elsmere, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very pleased with Alex and his crew, We hired him for a fence and the communication was on point, He updated and kept us informed every step in the entire process from start to finish ð , And he far exceeded other companies with his estimate. I would recommend him and we are also looking at hiring Alex for patio pavers..."
Fencing
Fence
Fence
Concrete
Stamped Concrete

+1

Response time1 day
Response rate92%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Signature Designs Custom Landscaping
5.0(
13
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Serving Elsmere, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Amazing job! On time, very professional. The idea I had for my yard was done exactly how I wanted it. Would highly recommend using this team of very experienced workers. Definitely using them again!"
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Stone Clean-up
Flower bed installation

+71

Response time2 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Saints Property Solutions, LLC
4.9(
28
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Serving Elsmere, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Santos and his team did an amazing job with bush trimming and removal, as well as powerwashing our patio, deck and house. He was very professional, puctual and easy to work with. The price was very reasonable for the large amount of work he did and he even did extra cleanup work that not alot of handymen would do. Excellent, fast service and I would definitely contact him again for other work. Highly recommended!"
Response time2 days
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Palacios Tree Services
4.7(
45
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Serving Elsmere, 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
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

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.

Unfortunately, palm tree stumps are one of the most difficult types to remove due to how their roots grow. Unlike other trees, palm tree roots grow horizontally and vertically. Palm tree roots grow as deep as three feet into the ground, although soil and growing conditions could mean they go as far as 50 inches into the earth. 

If you want to be able to repurpose the grass in the area where you removed a stump later, you’ll have to dig quite deep—and perhaps wide—to trim away all the roots.

Since overwatering can harm mature trees just as much as a lack of water, it’s important to know the signs of an overwatered tree. If your tree’s leaves are yellowing, wilting, or dropping leaves, it’s likely that you’re overwatering. Other common signs include rotting, fungi, soggy soil, soft or peeling bark, falling leaves, and brittle roots. 

If you realize that you’ve been overwatering your mature tree, stop watering and give the soil time to dry out. Then moving forward, increase time between watering sessions. 

Yes, forestry mulching can grind stumps, but the level of effectiveness depends on the equipment used. Drum mulchers can break down smaller stumps, but larger or deep-rooted stumps may require a dedicated stump grinder for complete removal. If full stump removal is necessary for replanting or construction, additional excavation may be needed. Always check with your forestry mulching provider to confirm whether they offer stump grinding and if their equipment is suitable for your specific needs.

The best time to prune Japanese flowering cherry trees depends on where you live and the type of flowering cherry tree. Some trees benefit from being pruned toward the end of winter or early spring, after the last freeze. Meanwhile, other trees do well after blooming, in late spring or early summer. Avoid pruning your flowering cherry tree in the early winter, as this encourages open wounds that can lead to infections or infestations. 

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