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Over the Top Tree Care
4.6(
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Serving Houston, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I first used Over the Top Tree Care back in 2018 when they removed 10 large Leyland Cypresses from our property. The crew was professional, efficient, and left everything spotless. It was a big job, and they handled it seamlessly. Fast forward to 2026 after the blizzard they showed up quickly! This time not helping myself, but overall 10 home owners in my neighborhood with storm damage and tree removal. In a stressful situation, they were organized, responsive, and worked tirelessly to get everyone taken care of safely and quickly. Communication with Jason has been fantastic. He’s clear, honest, and always keeps you informed throughout the process, which makes all the difference during big projects and emergencies. I truly can’t recommend this team enough. If you need tree work done right, they’re the ones to call. 🌳💪"
Response time2 days
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Augusto & Sons Landscaping, LLC
4.2(
243
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Serving Houston, 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."
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Response time10 hrs
55 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Crimson Bay PM
5.0(
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Serving Houston, DE and surrounding areas

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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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66 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Boss Tree Experts
5.0(
32
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Serving Houston, DE and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Boss Tree experts did a great job taking out my tree, grinding out the stump, cleaning up the debris, and filling the hole with topsoil. They even spread grass seed over the topsoil. I highly recommend their company and the quality of their work!"
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Response time6 hrs
Response rate93%
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Boss Tree Experts
5.0(
35
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Serving Houston, DE and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"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"
Response time30 mins
Response rate89%
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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DVH Turf Management
4.6(
65
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Serving Houston, DE and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Smoothe as silk.  They carefully marked sprinkler heads and other breakable items and surveyed the entire lawn before beginning work.  Machines were efficient and quiet.  Would use this company again.
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Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Gibbs Tree Service
5.0(
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Serving Houston, DE and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Gibbs Tree Service was absolutely outstanding! From his start to finish, every aspect of his service was perfect. Mr. Gibbs was professional, and knowledgeable. He did the job exceeding all my expectations. I am extremely satisfied and would recommend him to anyone needing tree services. 100%"
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Response rate93%
Recommended by71%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Unfortunately, most of the time you’re out of luck if a neighbor’s tree blocks your view. You don’t have a right to a view, so if you have a tree that’s near the property line but on your neighbor’s property, you can’t cut it to be able to take in a majestic mountain or a beautiful sunrise. In some communities, however, there are ordinances protecting scenic views. Checking into your local laws can help you determine your rights in this situation.

No. Topping a tree refers to severely cutting down all its major branches and tree in a straight line. It was once recommended for streetside deciduous trees but has fallen out of practice. Topping leads to many problems, removing so much of the tree that many trees struggle to survive and become much more vulnerable to insects and diseases. Also, it doesn’t really help tree growth as once assumed and often leads to an ugly appearance of many sprouting stems in competition to become new main branches.

Leaving the tree stump and letting it rot is never a good idea, as this leads to insect infestations and other frustrations. Additionally, decomposing trunks are at risk for diseases that spread out to the remaining plants and trees in the yard, thus ruining your whole outdoor aesthetic. It's usually best to remove the stump at the same time you remove the tree.

No, you cannot throw branches from your neighbor’s tree back into their yard, nor can you discard leaves or other plant matter that originated from their yard back over there if it happens to land in your yard. You are responsible for cleaning up plant matter that made its way into your yard.

While there is a lot of debate about whether boiling water is strong enough to kill tree roots, it is not best to remove the roots from large, old trees. You may be able to weaken young roots enough to remove them manually, but boiling water will likely not do the trick for large root systems.

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