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

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The estimator came two days after I called, which was sooner than any other service I called. Gave me a price and said they were booked three weeks out. Gave them a 30% deposit to seal the deal. The crew arrived two weeks later. All five trees were taken down in 2 hours. The tallest, approximately 100 feet, required a boom truck. After taking the trees down and grinding all the branches, they raked the yard clean. All that is left are the 16 foot tree trunk logs, which are neatly piled in the back yard. Still waiting for the second crew to come and remove the logs. They have not billed me for the remainder of the price, which I assume will be done after the logs are taken away. Overall very happy with the job."
Teamwork
Emergency Services
The Right Equipment
Tree Planting
Crane

+5

20 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Brandywine Tree & Shrub
4.7(
96
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Serving Lincoln, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The 4-man team arrived on time and went to work! The tree was very awkward to reach and so a crane was used. Each man was skilled & professional. I was truly impressed — a thorough and safe job — a major effort, really well done -- in about 4 hours. I highly recommend Brandywine Tree & Shrub."
Chiptruck
stumpgrinder
Lawn Protection
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Over the Top Tree Care
4.6(
75
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Serving Lincoln, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent, prompt tree removal service at a fair price. Great customer service and completely happy with results of tree and stump removal. Highly recommend."
Response time2 days
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
MORALES HARDSCAPE & LANDSCAPING LLC
5.0(
2
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Serving Lincoln, 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 time10 hrs
26 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Crimson Bay PM
5.0(
2
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Serving Lincoln, 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

68 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Boss Tree Experts
5.0(
35
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Serving Lincoln, DE and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The best experience I have ever had with a tree company. The boss is an Arborist, so like me he loves trees. However, I had one gigantic Maple tree that was extremely large and damaging my house and roof. It was carefully and professionally removed with no damage to my roof or exterior of my house. If you want competent, knowledgeable tree professionals, this is the company to hire!! I can't even express how great they are! I highly recommend Boss Tree for any tree job; whether they are saving, restoring, trimming, or removing a tree."
Response time30 mins
Response rate89%
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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Boss Tree Experts
5.0(
32
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Serving Lincoln, DE and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent company, trimmed my tree line of 26 trees, removed & replaced 3 small trees that had died. Trimmed bushes & removed some shrubs. Very knowledgeable, courteous, & did a great clean up of all the debri."
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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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Tree Service questions, answered by experts

In most cases, you should not use a pruning seal on trees after trimming. Applying a sealant can interfere with the tree's natural healing process, and it does not guarantee protection from pathogens. Instead of sealing the cut, the best practice is to support the tree's natural recovery by providing it with plenty of water and a dormant-style fertilizer. However, there are exceptions. Pruning seals may be recommended for very vulnerable species, like elm trees, in areas where dangerous diseases such as Dutch elm disease are prevalent. In these specific situations, the protection offered by a sealant can outweigh its downsides. For advice tailored to your situation, especially after cutting large branches, it is best to consult a local tree trimming professional.

Generally, you’ll want to prune back the trunk by 1 to 2 feet each year to promote bushy growth. Doing so concentrates vegetative buds closer to the bottom of the tree, where you can easily harvest fruit. For side shoots that are a year old, leave at least six leaves. 

Never remove more than 30% of a tree’s foliage during pruning—even if your tree is really overgrown. Removing this much foliage at a time could kill your tree.

Aside from removing dead or diseased branches, you should prune your trees somewhere between every one and three years. Some people—particularly commercial farmers—prune their apple trees yearly to produce higher yields. This is the best way to promote tree health. That said, the average homeowner can get away with hard-pruning their mature apple tree every other year or every three years. 

Pruning can impact cold hardiness—but it’s less about the exact temperature and more about temperature variation. Generally, you don’t want to prune trees when there’s a risk of temperatures suddenly dropping from 50 to 60 degrees Fahrenheit to 0 degrees Fahrenheit or below. A tree is most sensitive until 48 hours after it’s pruned.

It is possible to cut down a tree on your property yourself, but it is generally not recommended unless specific conditions are met. You should only consider this project if the tree is small (e.g., under 4-5 inches in diameter and short enough that you don't need a ladder to reach the branches), and you are experienced in handling a chainsaw. The tree must also be located far from any power lines, fences, homes, or other structures. Even for small trees, the work can be dangerous, and it's always advisable to have a spotter to ensure the tree falls correctly and no branches fall on you.

For any tree that is large, requires a ladder to access, or is near electrical lines or structures, you should always hire a professional. Attempting to remove a large tree yourself is extremely dangerous, poses a risk of serious injury, and could result in significant damage to your property.

Before any tree removal, it's also important to check your local and state regulations to ensure the tree is not historic or otherwise protected by your city.

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