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Art's Tree Service
5.0(
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Serving Longboat Key, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Art was very professional. He was able to give an estimate quickly and scheduled the job within one week. Art and his crew were careful, deliberate and did a marvelous job. I plan to hire him again."
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+16

Response time10 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Rashad's Tree Service
5.0(
21
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Serving Longboat Key, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Rashad's Tree Service is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 10 years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. If you need service for sure please fill free to contact us today!

15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by33%of homeowners
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Ironwood Tree Services, LLC
4.8(
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Serving Longboat Key, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The entire crew did a great job. They were on time, courteous, and performed the job to my satisfaction. There were additional trees they cut down. They all wore the necessary safety gear. I highly recommend this company."
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+12

Response time4 hrs
Response rate94%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Sam's Tree Service
4.8(
81
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Serving Longboat Key, FL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They trimmed palms, oaks, and bushes; replaced plants in damaged area & mulched; and provided much needed maintenance advice. There's was a lot to do, but they finished in a day and did a beautiful job."
Response time12 hrs
70 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Deleon Landscape Lopez
4.6(
132
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Serving Longboat Key, FL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"When I reached out to Angis List on Tuesday , Mr Lopez was in my driveway B4 my phone stopped ringing from the other providers. We surveyed the job together , discussing what I wanted and what he would do. We agreed on a price in less than 10 minutes and set the appointment for Thursday of the same week. Mr Lopez reached out via text to re confirm and was here with his crew by 8a.m. Got right to work and left the area clean & tidy of debris. You cant even tell that any work was done except that the trees are gone!! :) De Leon Landscaping does it all....mulch/rock/sod...plants...yard cleanup and maintenance...tree and shrub trimming. Mr Lopez is the only yard man that you will ever need. Top notch service and work. Thank you again Mr Lopez and AngisList"
Trimming of Clusia
Trimming of Clusia
Flower Bed Clean-Up
Flower Bed Clean-Up
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+7

5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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Gold Palm Solutions
5.0(
21
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Serving Longboat Key, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Alex and his team were fantastic from the ongoing communication to getting the job done in the time they committed to. We have other landscaping projects and they are no our go to company. Can not recommend them to highly. Five ??"
100 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by22%of homeowners
Murphy Landscaping, LLC
4.4(
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Serving Longboat Key, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1975

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Very professional. Arrived as promised and completed the landscaping as promised for agreed price. I hired him to update the landscaping across the front and around the side of my house which involved pulling some plants, cleaning some plants of unwanted growth, cleaning the plant beds and installing new plants. Finally, putting down new mulch. I could not be more pleased."
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removal of existing sod
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+6

Response time30 mins
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Marco Landscaping of Florida LLC
4.6(
56
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Serving Longboat Key, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Prompt professional work. Marco and his crew cleared and landscaped my overgrown disaster of a yard in a timely manner. A beautiful mulched garden was put in. Marco's price was by far the most reasonable quote I was given. A+ work, I highly recommend Marco Landscaping."
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Response time2 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

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 best way is to start controlling tree height long before it grows too large, via careful pruning through the years. But that’s not always possible. If a tree has become too high or too large, use selective pruning to remove the most troublesome branches, one by one, without topping the tree. Gently shaping a tree like this can, over time, correct problems. You can also find growth inhibitors to spray on a tree to stop it from growing too rapidly, but use these sparingly if at all.

Generally, if your neighbor’s tree hangs over your yard, you can legally trim overhanging branches. Keep in mind that you cannot cross your property line to cut the trees, and if you damage the tree by trimming it, your neighbor could sue you. Depending on the type of tree and value, this could mean dishing out two to three times the value of the tree.

It’s worth noting that the specifics of this type of tree maintenance and the guidelines around it may vary by location. Do your research and, most importantly, consult with your neighbor.

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.

Palm trees are unique in that their roots don't grow straight down; they grow horizontally. Typically, palm tree roots go down between 12 and 36 inches deep. The roots grow far and wide from the base of the palm tree to absorb as much water and soil nutrients as possible. In addition, the horizontal roots are also very strong—keeping palm trees stable and helping them sway during storms.

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