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Avatar for Strobert Tree Services, Inc.
Strobert Tree Services, Inc.
4.4(
132
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Serving Houston, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The entire team was very professional. The cleanup was completed in a timely manner, Including seeding of damaged area and removal of large tree pieces. I would highly recommend Strobert for all your tree services. I will be using them again."
Teamwork
Emergency Services
The Right Equipment
Tree Planting
Crane

+5

Response time1 day
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Ensley's Tree Care, LLC
4.7(
130
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Serving Houston, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This company is awesome!!! I had a very big tree, that for years companies have come out to trim it only leaving it worse. This tree partly hung over my house and shed. 1 company dropped some on my shed and hit the rain gutters on my house. Chris came to give me an estimate and was able to squeeze me in within 2 weeks. This crew was able to get the tree down, not hit anything, cleaned the yard afterwards. They worked hard all day, and the teamwork was fantastic!! Very professional, down to earth, great people. I am a bit picky, and they exceeded my expectations. For years I worried about this tree and one phone call to Enselys took care of the issue. Do yourself a favor and call them for your Tree service needs."
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
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%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

"Augusto and Sons team was very quick to respond to my request and came out shortly after to observe my property. Kevin and his team were super nice and professional! My yard looks amazing and I couldnt be happier. Bushes trimmed, tree cut down, old mulch removed, new mulch layed down, weeds pulled, I love it"
Grill
Patio
Response time10 hrs
54 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Crimson Bay PM
5.0(
2
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Serving Houston, 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."
Bulk jobs
Bulk jobs
Bulk jobs
Bulk jobs
Bulk jobs

+23

64 neighbors recently requested a quote
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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

"If you are in Delaware or Maryland and need tree work, I can't say enough good things about Boss Tree Experts. Two super hot days, but they powered through and got it done and cleaned up. Two trees were very close to the house, but no issues. Clean, safe and professional. Well worth the money!"
Response time30 mins
Response rate89%
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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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

"Excellent customer service and excellent work. Trimmed big pine trees and did a fantastic job!! Very professional and very reasonable!! Very happy with their service!"
Grasonville Maple Trees
Grasonville Maple Trees
Grasonville Maple Trees
Grasonville Maple Trees
Grasonville Maple Trees

+35

Response time6 hrs
Response rate93%
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Gibbs Tree Service
5.0(
14
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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%"
Magnolia, DE Tree removal
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Response time4 hrs
Response rate93%
Recommended by71%of homeowners
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Tree Service 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.

Your neighbor is not in a good position to know if your trees are truly dead or pose any kind of danger. That’s why hiring an arborist or tree service expert can be such an important part of the process. If the trees are still alive and don’t pose any threat, you’re in the clear (but you may want to document and photograph everything in case events turn sour down the road).

But if a tree is visibly dead and near the property line, you should remove it to be safe. If a dead tree falls on a neighbor’s property, they may have grounds to sue for negligence. If any branches on trees have died, it’s a good idea to cut them back for similar reasons.

There are a few general rules to follow that will help you prune your trees correctly. One of the most important rules is to prune during the correct season for the type of tree you have. Typically, pruning should be during late winter. For younger trees, you should not remove more than a ⅓ of the tree's crown when pruning. Also, remember to remove dead and diseased branches first, then proceed with pruning the rest of the tree.

Yes, cutting a tree's roots can cause it to fall, particularly if major support roots are severed. In extreme cases, trimming roots can affect the tree's structure and stability. Many crucial roots are located just below the soil's surface. If you make severe cuts to roots more than 2 inches in diameter, you risk impacting the tree's water flow and its ability to withstand severe winds or storms. Even cutting roots less than half an inch in diameter under or outside the tree's canopy can cut off its water supply, causing it to decline, die, and eventually topple.

Stay inside or well away until the storm passes. Don’t go outside to inspect the tree until the weather clears, especially if the tree is on a hill or isolated in a field. Lightning often strikes the same easily-accessed places multiple times, and you could be a new target. If a lightning strike causes a noticeable fire, alert emergency services. When the storm is over, take a closer look to gauge the damage done.

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