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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
7 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 Stump - RemoveTree Removal - For Business+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
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Augusto & Sons Landscaping, LLC
4.2(
244
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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
56 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%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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68 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

"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!"
Response time30 mins
Response rate89%
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Planting trees far enough from your foundation will protect your home from root damage, but if you’re dealing with existing trees, you can still guard against roots. Root barriers form a physical boundary that will prevent roots from encroaching on your foundation and can help save you from expensive foundation repair costs.

You should avoid cutting off the top of mature cherry trees. This process is called tree topping, and it’s not recommended for cherry trees—or any trees, for that matter. Tree topping removes between one-third to half of the length of the tree trunk, resulting in structurally unsound, fruitless suckers. The only exception is for saplings. Young pie, sour, and tart cherry trees that are over 30 inches tall in the fall or winter before the tree blooms can benefit from heading cuts.

The amount of time it takes for a tree trunk to rot depends on several factors, including the tree’s size, species, and environmental conditions. It can take anywhere from a few years to several decades for a tree’s trunk to rot. A tree stump, on the other hand, can take up to 10 years to disappear after it’s decayed naturally.

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.

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.

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