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Cordale Enterprise
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Serving Fountain, FL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

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"Friendly, efficient and good at what he does. He felled that tree with precision and cleaned up afterward like it wasn't even there. Highly recommend."
Response time2 days
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Top Shelf GC & Pools LLC
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Serving Fountain, FL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

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"Customer service has been great since recently hiring them. Mitch has taken care of us by being very detailed and thorough. He found a problem that could have eventually caused more damage down the road. Repaired it and saved us. We look forward to even more positive months ahead. Thanks to Mitch and Topshelf Pools Kim Deal Sunshine Shores Condominiums Panama City Beach, FL"
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North beach landscaping
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Serving Fountain, FL and surrounding areas

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Customers say: True professional

"This company did an amazing job with the job I needed. I had them trim bushes as well at clearing out my yard. They showed up on time and were extremely easy to work with. The job was very well done and I will be calling them again for more work on my yard."
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Absolutely. These steps are significantly easier, too, especially when it comes to preserving the root ball and moving the palm tree. However, you will want to make sure the tree has plenty of fertilizer to establish itself and start growing. Supports may also be more important, as it can take extra time for a potted palm to spread out its roots. If you are transferring a palm to another pot, you’ll want to move up a size or two to a larger pot. Make sure the pot has excellent drainage to keep the palm from getting waterlogged.

If you don’t trim your palm trees, you can expect several negative outcomes, including:

  • Unhealthy palm trees attract pests, diseases, and fungi 

  • Dead falling fronds can cause severe injury or damage to your home, pedestrians, or cars

  • Dead palm branches are flammable and can catch fire, especially during a lightning storm

Any cutting of tree roots can hurt or kill a tree, which is why it's recommended you don’t do it unless the roots are damaging or invasive on a nearby structure like your home. You should never cut more than 15 percent of above-ground tree roots at one time. If you have any questions about cutting tree roots, contact your local arborist.

The fastest ways to remove a tree stump are by grinding it or burning it.

Stump grinding is often the quickest method, with professionals able to chip away a stump and its roots within a single session. You have the option to hire a professional stump removal service or rent a stump grinder to do it yourself. However, it's important to note that these machines can be large, difficult to transport, and dangerous to operate without prior experience. For safety reasons, hiring a local arborist or landscape specialist is often recommended.

Burning is another fast option. Before you begin, check your local burn laws. The process involves drilling holes into the stump, filling them with vegetable oil, and waiting 24 to 48 hours. Afterward, you can add charcoal bricks to the surface and light the fire, which must be attended at all times.

For a more affordable but much slower alternative, you can use potassium nitrate pellets to accelerate the natural decomposition process. This method typically takes four to six months.

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.

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