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Avatar for Walkers Landclearing & Tree Services
Walkers Landclearing & Tree Services
4.9(
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Trimming - For Business

Serving Sanford, FL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"J. Walker is Professional, Courteous, Prompt! Outstanding Crew! Removed a few fallen Pine & Oak Trees, trimmed 3 Oak Tres & trimmed several Palm Trees. Collected all debris & cuttings into 1 area. I would recommend J. Walker and his crew. Call â Walker Land Clearing & Tree Trimmingâ ."
Tree Trimming
Tree Trimming
Tree Trimming
Tree Trimming
Tree Trimming

+10

Response time2 days
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Roots & Canopy Tree Service, LLC
5.0(
31
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Sanford, FL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I have used Roots & Trees (Carlos) on several occasions in the past and I have to say they have always done an Excellent Job from start to finish … they are professional, fast and clean up after they have completed the work! The entire group work great together and are very hard workers! I will ALWAYS use Roots & Canopy Tree Service!! Thank you Carlos and Crew! James Palazzo"
Top-Down Removal
Landscape Design
Tree Trimmings
Tree Trimmings
Tree Trimmings

+29

Response time6 hrs
Response rate88%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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The King of Nature Landscaping LLC
4.9(
38
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+3 more

Serving Sanford, FL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

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"The King of Nature did a fantastic job trimming our trees in our back yard. They were on time, fair priced, professional and did a great job on our trees. Also, they left the work area spotless and neat. Very professional!!!! The King of Nature will be our go to company for trimming and landscaping. Thank you for your great service."
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by51%of homeowners
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True Outdoors LLC
4.8(
29
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming+1 more

Serving Sanford, FL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The crew did a fantastic job taking 3 trees down and cleaning the area so well, you couldn't tell that trees had been cut. All debris removed and area raked. They were polite and did the job quickly while I was at an appointment away from home. I returned to the job done and a clean yard. I had asked for two trunks to be cut so I could make a seat for myself and they were cut perfectly so I could put a piece of wood on them. Thanks guys! I recommend Ethan and his crew to anyone wanting a great job done , a good value and knowledgeable workers."
Response time7 hrs
Response rate90%
Recommended by92%of homeowners
Seminole Pro Arbor Care
4.9(
8
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming+1 more

Serving Sanford, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"NEIGHBORS ... I can't say enough positive words about Brian's team at PRO ARBOR CARE (407.431.1484). I've lived in our area for over 40 years and have gone through A LOT of tree + yard people and these guys are they BEST...on time, on budget, efficient, effective, reasonable price, professional, all of which means trustworthy. Plus Brian grew up in this neighborhood. Help keep our business local. Use them. When you finally find someone GREAT you want to shout it from the roof top and share the good news."
Response time40 mins
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Completely topping a plum tree is a risky business. Cut too much, and you’ll kill your tree. That said, you do need to trim the top of your tree to encourage bushy growth, maintain your tree’s vase shape, and limit size. 

A plum tree's central leader (or trunk) should never extend more than 3 feet above the highest branch. When you first plant your tree, cut the central leader so it’s 2 to 3 feet tall. As it grows, cut it back 12 to 20 inches until it reaches its desired height. Never prune more than one-third of the new growth.

You can use the formula mentioned earlier to calculate the depth of tree roots. Each inch of width of a tree trunk translates to six inches of depth within the root system. Large trees extend anywhere from 2 to 6 feet into the ground, with some magnificent specimens going even deeper.

You’ll have to balance up the cost, the value of the tree (sentimental or otherwise), and the risk factors. An experienced arborist will help you understand whether transplanting is likely to be successful. The cost and hassle of transplanting a large, well-established tree are often not worth it, especially if the species is fast-growing and easy to source. The decision depends on the age and species of the tree, the conditions in the new site location, and how careful the company is when digging out and moving the tree.

Tree removal can be quite expensive, especially for larger projects, but you can use the following tips to help keep costs down:

  • Do the yard cleanup afterward yourself

  • Choose to leave the logs on your property and split them yourself

  • Opt to leave the stump in the ground and tackle stump grinding yourself

  • Pull permits for tree removal, if necessary, to avoid fines

  • Pay to have multiple trees removed at once

  • Remove tree in the late winter or early spring during off-season

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.

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