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Avatar for FINE TREE CARE, LTD - Timothy D. Stone
FINE TREE CARE, LTD - Timothy D. Stone
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Serving Hockessin, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 1998

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Emergency services offered

"Tim Stone was professional from minute one. There's always a rush from tree companies to just "cut 'er down" but Tim took the time to examine each tree we were concerned about and strategically found a solution to make them sound. A true arborist."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Golden Tree Landscaping & Tree Services
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Serving Hockessin, DE and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

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Credit card accepted

"Rodolfo gave very reasonable quote to remove my very old weeping cherry tree. Showed up when scheduled. Very pleasant. Did excellent cleanup after removing tree. I am very satisfied with my experience with Golden Tree. ð"
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Response time6 hrs
Response rate96%
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Brandywine Tree & Shrub
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Serving Hockessin, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 1999

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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."
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Response time2 days
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Stump Removal Services
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Serving Hockessin, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

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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 **

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LA's Quality Tree Service
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Serving Hockessin, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

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Emergency services offered

"I would recommend LA's Quality Tree Service to anyone who wants a professional tree service After the blow of high winds left our yard with one 80 foot tree uprooted and crashing down on two other smaller trees and numerous other tree damage. Luis came out with in an hour after calling his company. Gave a very fair price. The crew came out the next day and started the clean up. They were on time every morning and worked two full days. Cutting down six trees (25' to 80') Lots of downed branches (some 25' long and about 18" thick) and grinded the tree stump. The whole crew was professional, cleaned up every evening. Thankful we found LA's Quality Tree Service."
Response time11 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Noble Landscapes LLC
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Serving Hockessin, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Samuel Beiler and his crew were very professional. The trees were cut and trimmed to my satisfaction. They did an excellent job in cleanup."
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Response time9 hrs
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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.

Trees that flower in the spring—like dogwood, cherry, magnolia, and pear—should not be pruned during the winter. These spring-flowering plants grow buds on old growth, so you’ll actually remove what would’ve been gorgeous flowering foliage. Instead, wait to prune until right after they bloom, when the flowers fade.

While the trees in your backyard are good for the environment and look beautiful, they could present a danger to your home under the wrong circumstances. This task is typically beyond the capabilities of the average homeowner due to its dangerous nature, so it’s best to leave this task to a professional. In some cities, it’s even illegal to remove a tree yourself.

It can be bad to leave a dead stump in the ground. A stump becomes a hefty piece of dead wood in time and eventually (especially with the help of rain) starts to rot. That makes it a locus point for diseases and pesky insects, as well as a bit of an eyesore. It’s best to remove a tree stump completely before it starts to decay, especially before it starts to fall apart. If the tree was removed because of disease, it’s even more important to fully remove the stump if possible.

Ideally, you should wait to prune until trees have gone dormant in late fall to early winter. The worst times to prune trees are early fall and late summer, as pruning them so close to dormancy makes it difficult for the tree recover before it goes dormant for the season.

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