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Top Notch Tree Company
4.7(
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Serving Tavares, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Another quality job by Top Notch. Needed a tree out and stump ground. This is the third time I hired them. Highly recommend them for anything you need for trees."
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+19

Response time4 hrs
47 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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G.S Landscape Lawn Care LLC
4.9(
30
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Serving Tavares, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My wife and I were pleasantly impressed by the Professional and personal attention to detail this company showed throughout their time at our home. They were so impressive that our neighbors even hired them to do their home as well. We would highly recommend them to anyone looking for an outstanding tree service."
Response time3 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by58%of homeowners
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GS landscape Lawncare LLC
4.9(
30
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Serving Tavares, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"Super fast response, and a great price. Did a great job, also did and awesome job cleaning up after the job was completed. Would highly recommend them for your tree removal. They went above and beyond what i expected. Thanks for what you did."
Response time5 hrs
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Demott Property Care
4.8(
111
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Serving Tavares, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very responsive when I reached out, provided a very fair and reasonable quote. Professional, respectful and did an amazing job taking care of trimming our trees, shrubs and other outdoor cleanup needs. He was willing to do the work when we could not get anyone else to respond to our requests. Would recommend this business for sure!!!"
Response time11 hrs
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Outdoor Professions
5.0(
12
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Serving Tavares, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"It was a good experience when the job was done they cleaned up and they took everything away I would recommend them to other people"
Response time1 day
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by63%of homeowners
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LAS Landscaping Services
4.5(
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Serving Tavares, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"I am in awe of the beautiful job. Got a quote yesterday and they came out yesterday and went to work. trimmed all my palm trees, my bottle brush and ponytail palm. I would highly recommend this company. Very polite and efficient workers...."
Response time10 hrs
308 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by69%of homeowners
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Florida Cut Above
5.0(
11
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Serving Tavares, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"I had Florida Cut Above remove two Roebelenii Palms, and two queen palms from my property. Josh and his crew were very polite and professional, and showed up when they said they would. They were able to rip up the Roebelenii Palms, and I opted to have the queen palm stumps ground down so I could replant the area. They did an excellent job, and I will definitely be contacting them again when I need work done on my palm or oak trees."
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+25

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Tree experts don’t advise against digging through tree roots, but instead encourage caution and consultation with a local arborist to make sure you don’t damage the tree’s structure or interrupt its water or nutrient intake. An arborist can recommend specific practices when digging and help prune the roots or dig a trench for utilities with a tool that can remove soil without touching the tree’s roots.

Tree roots can take weeks to years to die, depending on the method you use. Chemical herbicides take the least amount of time—typically between three and four weeks—while homemade methods, like covering an old stump with leaves, could take between seven and eight years. If you’re unsure which method to use or how quickly you need to act, consulting with a pro is always a good idea.

You can remove a small tree from your yard if there’s space for the tree to fall, you have the right tools and safety equipment, and you follow a clear plan of action. You’ll just want to follow the steps above carefully, and ideally, you will have experience doing similar tasks. If you have any doubts that you can do this project safely, though, you should hire a pro.

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.

Debris removal is often included in the overall cost of having a tree removed from your property. However, tree maintenance service companies do not always include debris removal in their pricing, so ask any contractors offering tree trimming cost estimates whether or not removal is included. If you want to keep the wood mulch, ask if they charge extra for it as well.

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