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Guyetts Tree Services
4.8(
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Trimming - For Business

Serving Ruskin, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Nick and his crew are the absolute best at what they do. They were on time, organized and professional throughout the process of trimming our trees. They completed the job in less than three hours including debris clearing and removing. They cleaned up and left my entire yard and driveway spotless. Surprisingly, Nick beat his competitorsâ prices by a substantial margin while providing superior work quality. I highly recommend Nick and plan to call on him again in the future."
Response time2 days
Response rate89%
35 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Mid-Florida Tree Service
4.7(
147
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+5 more

Serving Ruskin, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1976

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I have used Mid-Florida tree service for years and loved them, but this time I dealt with a new arborist-in-training since the arborist I have always worked with was unavailable. I requested the removal of a low-hanging branch, but, due to a 50/50 misunderstanding, the wrong branch (a cherished, fern-covered, beautiful branch that gave me privacy from the neighbors) was removed. Further, the crew damaged our gate/fence with the truck and left deep ruts in our yard. 
Though all these things were distressing, I would not be writing this review except for the arborist's lack of follow-through. The work was done on Monday, and that day, he apologized about the branch, and I told him that, given everything, I thought we were due a partial refund. I planned to use the money to purchase a large staghorn fern or two and heavy-duty hangers to fill the empty spot. He said he'd look into the refund and promised that the fence and ruts would be repaired that week. I never heard back from anyone that week. The next week, after he got my message from the week before, he did send out a man who did an excellent job repairing my fence and gate, and that man left some buckets of dirt for us to fill the ruts ourselves. I spoke with the arborist a second time, and he said he'd look into a partial refund. No one has ever contacted me again.
I am disappointed with the lack of response from Mid-Florida Tree Service.
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+6

Response time2 days
Response rate97%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Rowland & Son Tree Service
4.8(
33
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Ruskin, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We hired Rowland & Sons Tree Service to grind a huge tree stump and then level the area were the stump was and we could not be more pleased with their work. They arrived on time, were very friendly, and provided excellent customer service. We had a team of three (mom, dad, and son) who worked together to get the job done. In addition to grinding and leveling we asked them to save the soil/sawdust which they did happily and placed it in containers which we provided. They saved our sod which we easily replanted. I highly recommend Rowland & Sons for this type of work."
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+2

Response time11 hrs
Response rate98%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Beaver's Tree Service of Tampa Bay Inc
4.7(
780
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+5 more

Serving Ruskin, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great!! Will definitely have them trim all of our remaining 9 palm trees twice a year. I highly recommend Beaver's Tree Service. I was impressed that the owner of the company was present initially when provided the estimate and then also while the men were doing the work. The owner is pleasant and easy to work with. The men definitely know their business. Great job!!!"
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+1

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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EXPERIENCE TREE SERVICE CORPORATION
4.7(
347
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving Ruskin, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Experience tree Service did an excellent job on removing two Stumps from my yard! One of the Stumps was very large with exposed roots going out way past the Stump. Everything was ground down below grade and smoothed out. They have the right equipment to do a professional Job! Highly recommended."
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+10

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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OUTDOOR EXPERTS LLC
5.0(
11
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business

Serving Ruskin, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Today Outdoor Experts LLC (Tree Trimming etc) trimmed our queen palm, and the overhang branches from another tree near our mailbox. They did a very good job, working quickly, efficiently, and they cleaned everything up when the work was completed."
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+5

4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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AAP Lanscaping
5.0(
24
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Trimming

Serving Ruskin, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The AAP Landscaping team were polite, energetic and very professional. They listened to what I wanted, offered advise, and did an outstanding job in a great timeframe. I would definitely have AAP Landscaping do all my future tree trimming and also refer them. Outstanding work!"
Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by56%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Pruning trees during the summer can be a bad idea because the new growth will take place during the hottest months of the year, which can stress your tree out. Similarly, pruning during the early fall can be a bad idea, too, because you’d be stimulating new growth when most trees are aiming to go dormant. 

Pruning recommendations will vary by the type of tree, but generally, waiting until winter to prune your trees is a good idea.

Generally speaking, you’ll want to avoid flush cuts, which are cuts made as extremely close to the trunk or main branch. These cuts can weaken your tree, lower its natural defense mechanisms, and even cause decay. You’ll also want to avoid tree topping, which is the total removal of the leader and upper main branches of a tree. 

Most pros will advise against either of these methods, which is why hiring a pro is often the best choice when it comes to tree trimming.

Hiring an arborist or tree surgeon is usually more expensive than a standard tree company, but it is often worth the investment. Arborists have education and certifications that standard companies typically lack, leading to a more professional, expert-level service. Their expertise is particularly valuable for diseased or infested trees, as they can ensure safer removal and help prevent the issue from spreading. Additionally, arborists may be necessary for work near power lines, as uncertified companies are often not permitted to service these trees. If your goal is to preserve the health of your trees, an arborist is the best choice. Their services, such as stump grinding, are also performed with greater expertise to ensure a safe depth that won't cause your lawn to collapse over time.

If you don’t cut down a dead, dying, or diseased tree, it can become a nesting place for pests like mosquitos, bees, beetles, wasps, fly larvae, and more. Some pests will live in the tree, while others will feed off the decaying wood. Unhealthy trees are also more likely to fall over, potentially injuring people and causing damage to your property.

For safety reasons, leaning trees are best removed by a professional, as they may often tear away from the hinge, causing you to lose control over where the tree falls. If you choose to cut down a tree leaning slightly, avoid cutting off root protrusions before you start. Make your hinge a little longer than usual by cutting it deeper (up to 30% of the diameter) and applying a wedge into the felling cut on the side the tree is leaning. Stand away from the direction the tree leans while making your felling cut.

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