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Avatar for TD Trees LLC
TD Trees LLC
4.8(
131
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Tree Removal

Serving Longboat Key, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The team did an AWESOME job removing a very large, dead oak tree from our small yard. They took the tree apart carefully and methodically, chipped the brush, and left our yard cleaner than it was when they arrived! We HIGHLY recommend TD Trees!!!"
Pine Tree Removal
Pine Tree Removal
Completed Removal
Completed Removal
Commercial Tree Care

+15

11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
Murphy Landscaping, LLC
4.4(
58
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Trees and Shrubs - Trim or RemoveTrees and Shrubs - Trim or Remove - For Business

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."
Before sod installation
removal of existing sod
before
NEW "Empire Zoysia" sod
after

+6

Response time30 mins
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Deleon Landscape Lopez
4.6(
132
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Tree Trimming

Serving Longboat Key, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

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
Major Clean-Up (A)

+7

8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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Gold Palm Solutions
5.0(
21
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Tree RemovalTree Trimming - For BusinessTree Removal - For Business

Serving Longboat Key, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"HIGHLY recommend Alex and his team. After receiving 6 quotes to remove a large 50ft oak from a hard to access spot between my pool and a fence, Alex came in with a good price but it was after meeting him that I knew he was the one for the job. I felt comfortable having him in charge of the job while I wasn’t home. Him and his crew did a great job and cleaned up everything including some extra TLC like skimming branches out of my pool after. I am very happy with the work and will definitely use Gold Palm again in the future for any tree needs."
175 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by22%of homeowners
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Marco Landscaping of Florida LLC
4.6(
56
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Tree Trimming

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
Response rate100%
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

It depends. Smaller, younger trees take longer to mature, but they're more resilient, their roots don't get as damaged during transplanting, and they recover faster. Plus, they're much more affordable to plant, and it's possible to DIY the planting. 

On the other hand, mature trees produce fruit faster and provide more shade and privacy immediately. Ideally, a small or medium tree is the better choice if you can wait a few years for it to mature. But if you need immediate maturity, a larger tree is the only option.

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.

The best tool to cut trees is a chain saw. You can adjust your chain saw to the correct size based on the size of the branches, offering you the fastest and cleanest cut for medium- to large-sized trees. Depending on the type of chainsaw you use, you can cut through larger trees than you would with a more manual tool like an ax.

Transplanting a palm tree is a similar process except for a couple of important differences. First, their root ball doesn’t need to be as large as a “true” tree, which makes them a bit easier to dig up and move around. Second, they struggle more with taking root and staying upright in a new location, so it’s important to give them extra support when staking. 

No, you cannot throw branches from your neighbor’s tree back into their yard, nor can you discard leaves or other plant matter that originated from their yard back over there if it happens to land in your yard. You are responsible for cleaning up plant matter that made its way into your yard.

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