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Mana Home Services
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Makakilo, HI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

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"We have several fruit trees in the yard that needed trimming. We had them trimmed several years ago and noticed that they have not been as productive with fruit since. We wanted a company that included arborists to ensure that the tree trimming would result in a healthy and productive tree. We looked at companies with the most favorable Yelp reviews and we called Mana. Cody came to assess the job and gave us a fair price. On the assigned day, he and his crew of 4 came and did a fantastic job of trimming our trees. One of their arborists, Jorge R., was the one who went up the trees and selectively cut branches, while also leaving flowering branches intact so that we could potentially get some fruit from the tree this season. Also, we are able to again see the great view over the lanai now that the trees have been trimmed How we appreciated that! The crew was hard working and respectful. They did a great job cleaning up. Our yard looked cleaner after they left! We are so happy with Mana's work and plan to continue to use their services when we again need our trees trimmed. Mahalo Mana!"
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Response time10 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by30%of homeowners
Ofa Landscaping & Masonry Experts
4.2(
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+5 more

Serving Makakilo, HI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2013

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Emergency services offered

"Siosi and his crew were very friendly, respectful, professional, responsible and safely cut down the tree without damaging anything else! I was very pleased with their service and would recommend them to anyone who would need their services."
Response time11 hrs
Response rate100%
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Universal Contracting Services
4.7(
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Trees & Shrubs - Treat, Protect and MaintainTrees & Shrubs - Treat, Protect and Maintain - For Business

Serving Makakilo, HI and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We live on a hillside with 30 fruit trees and a lot of overgrown vegetation. Scott and his crew came in and worked for 3 full days removing trees, weeding beds, trimming branches and taking all the rubbish away to make our space look amazing. The team could not have been a better example of hard work and pride in their craft. Early in the bidding, I tried to cheap out and have him just weed whack the weeds and he explained how they would grow right back and it’s worth it to have them take the time to remove everything the right way. I took his recommendation and so glad we did. I didn’t know backyard dirt could look that sexy! We were quick to find other projects for the team so we had a reason to bring him back and this week they are coming back to install French drain and gutter drainage pipes. I can’t say enough good things about this team and appreciate all they have done."
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Recommended by93%of homeowners
Island Green Landscape and Maintenance
4.8(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Makakilo, HI and surrounding areas

"Quick, timely, efficient, and courteous service! Susano contacted me the same day I had submitted quotes. Sent him pictures of the work to be done. He gave me the best reasonable rate amongst other competitors. Susano was able to send his team members the day I had requested. They arrived early and quickly completed the job and cleaned the surrounding area. I am totally happy and satisfied with his service. I normally do not write reviews but his service was excellent!"
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

No. Topping a tree refers to severely cutting down all its major branches and tree in a straight line. It was once recommended for streetside deciduous trees but has fallen out of practice. Topping leads to many problems, removing so much of the tree that many trees struggle to survive and become much more vulnerable to insects and diseases. Also, it doesn’t really help tree growth as once assumed and often leads to an ugly appearance of many sprouting stems in competition to become new main branches.

Salt, herbicide, light deprivation, boiling water, and burning can all help dissolve a tree stump. You can also bury the tree stump in soil or mulch to help it rot naturally. Killing a tree stump prevents future regrowth, but you may also remove it by digging it out or grinding it.

You can shape a cherry tree by trimming vertical branches, dense branches, and intersecting branches. Your personal aesthetic comes into play, as well. If you want to simply thin and shape the tree, you can get away with trimming the aforementioned parts of your cherry tree. If you want to shorten branches, however, consider thinning cuts, which alter the length of the branches while encouraging light penetration, new buds and shoots, and a structurally-sound shape.

Since each tree is different, it’s impossible to say how long a dead tree can remain on your property. While it could be days, months, or even years, it’s highly likely that, at some point, the tree will fall. In the meantime, dying or dead trees can become a haven for pests, so it’s best to have them removed sooner rather than later.

For trimming trees, your best tool is a pair of pruning shears or loppers. Both options work best for branches that are under 3 inches in diameter. Trimming trees with a larger diameter may require a robust tool like a small chainsaw or a handsaw, so take into account your tree’s diameter when deciding between tools.

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