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Avatar for Platt & Company Arborists
Platt & Company Arborists
4.9(
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Stump - Remove+3 more

Serving Milford, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mike is very knowledgeable and professional. He patiently waited til I got all my estimates. He scheduled the tree trimming shortly after I chose him. I am very pleased with his trimming of my crepe myrtle."
Response time1 day
Response rate85%
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Over the Top Tree Care
Over the Top Tree Care
4.6(
75
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Trimming

Serving Milford, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Asked several times if I was completely happy with results during the process. Stacked wood and branches exactly where I wanted. On time, polite and efficient. Will hire again."
Response time2 days
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
Avatar for Brandywine Tree & Shrub
Brandywine Tree & Shrub
4.7(
96
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Milford, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

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
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Augusto & Sons Landscaping, LLC
4.2(
245
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving Milford, 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."
Grill
Patio
Response time10 hrs
50 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
Avatar for Crimson Bay PM
Crimson Bay PM
5.0(
2
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Tree TrimmingTrees & Shrubs - Treat, Protect and MaintainTree Trimming - For Business+1 more

Serving Milford, 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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57 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Boss Tree Experts
Boss Tree Experts
5.0(
32
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Tree RemovalTree Trimming

Serving Milford, 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!"
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
Avatar for Boss Tree Experts
Boss Tree Experts
5.0(
35
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Tree Removal

Serving Milford, 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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Arborists questions, answered by experts

In general, trees should be planted no closer than 15 to 20 feet from your foundation. For larger trees with far-reaching roots like maples, oaks, or poplars, a good guide is to plant as many feet from your home as the tree’s height is expected to reach at maturity. Some trees, like elms and willows, should only be planted far from where their roots may encounter sewer or water lines.

It takes anywhere from three to seven years for a stump to decompose on its own. This timeframe can depend on the kind of tree and your climate. The lower to the ground the stump is, the faster it rots. If you kill a tree stump with salt, boiling water, herbicide, light deprivation, or burning, the tree stump decomposes faster. 

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.

Only trim palm trees as needed, which is usually about once per year. However, don't stick to that schedule if the palm tree doesn't need it. Avoid trimming palm trees when possible. It’s best to trim palm trees only when you notice a buildup of dead fronds. That said, leave the brown fronds during the dormant season because this organic matter helps protect the tree from the cooler weather.

Trimming a tree can take anywhere from just two hours to a full day, depending on the age of the tree, the number of trees, and the species. Young trees are generally easier to trim, as their branches are often thinner in diameter and easier to reach compared to mature trees. They also tend to be healthier. If you haven’t trimmed your trees before or it’s been a while, the process could take even longer.

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