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Palmer Tree Services
4.9(
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+5 more

Serving Chestnut Hill, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Gustavo / Palmer trees did a great job trimming the big trees in my backyard. Space looks nice and clean. It is more open and still provides shade. They made sure to clean up and remove all debris as well."
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+21

Response time1 day
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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C&J Tree Services LLC
5.0(
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Chestnut Hill, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"C&J was super professional and timely. They helped us reach out to our neighbor to split the cost of cutting down their dead tree (that was affecting our house). The first time they came they did leave a bit of branch touching our house, but they came back the next day to fix it."
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+7

Response time10 hrs
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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McDonough Tree Removal Inc
4.9(
61
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Chestnut Hill, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1975

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Shaun gave us an estimate to remove 3 maples, a black cherry tree and grind one stump in our backyard. One of the trees was close to a smaller maple, which we wanted to keep and there was no damage to it after the tree removal. Shaun set up the crane on the street in front of our house. Eric and Dave drove up with the chipper equipment. Shaun and Eric worked on the tree cutting and lifted the trees right over our house, letting them down in a side street. Dave fed the large tree chunks right into the chipper. The whole operation was done in about 2 hours. They cleaned up perfectly and you could hardly tell they were here except for some sawdust. Less than 2 weeks later a truck pulled up with two guys who proceeded to grind the one stump. They also did a wonderful job. Everyone did a great job and we were very satisfied. We will hire McDonough again if we need more trees removed. We will also recommend them to all our neighbors."
Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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DMZ Landscaping & Masonry
4.8(
67
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Tree RemovalTree Trimming

Serving Chestnut Hill, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Daydo genuinely cares about his work and takes pride in doing a professional job. He has substantial experience and can make recommendations for materials and design. He repointed our front brick stairs and laid a new brick walkway - both of which look beautiful. I wouldn't hesitate to hire him again."
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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DM Jepson Tree & Excavation LLC
4.8(
61
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving Chestnut Hill, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jepson Tree gave us a good quote. They showed up on time and finished the work of cutting down large oak trees from our backyard in a timely manner. All crew members are professionals. They did excellent work. I would call them again when I need similar work."
Response time12 hrs
Response rate95%
49 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Pro Cut Landscape & Design
4.9(
191
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Stump - Remove

Serving Chestnut Hill, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I have used Pro Cut for a few years for my lawn care (mowing, mulching, shrub trimming, seasonal cleanup, and raking) and I also use them for snow removal in the winter (steps, pathways, and sidewalks). They have done a first rate job on all services. Bob and his crew are very friendly and responsive. I recently hired Bob for backyard landscape services. Using my vague ideas, he helped me choose the particular bushes and trees would work best for me and my yard space, even directing me to his shrub provider so that I could view the options myself. Bob's attentiveness to my preferences has been great, and I am glad to have found him to help me with all of my yard needs throughout the year. It is comforting to know that, as my yard needs change, I can call Bob!"
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+1

Response time11 hrs
54 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by74%of homeowners
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Lopez Tree Service
4.6(
188
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Tree TrimmingTree Removal

Serving Chestnut Hill, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"These gentlemen were very professional and got the job done in a timely manner. I am very pleased with their work and will definitely recommend them to anyone looking for tree removal and/or lawn care services. A company for sure."
Response time7 hrs
Response rate89%
50 neighbors recently requested a quote
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New England Tree Rescue, LLC
4.9(
30
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Tree Trimming

Serving Chestnut Hill, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Owner/arborist was forthcoming in discussing the work, reviewed options, pros & cons, and provided his expertise about the trees and work in question. He came on the day, actually offered an early day (which I couldn't take advantage of but was great to be asked!), and did all the work efficiently and effectively. They cleaned up the branches, etc wonderfully! Jim was great and I'd recommend them without reservation."
Response time2 days
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Since summer is a busy time for tree companies, the cheapest time of year to remove a tree is during the winter. February and March are typically the prime time to hire a tree removal pro, and some homeowners living in colder climates can save around 20% off services. It depends on location and the company, but you can always shop around for the best deal.

If you’re taking down a tree that you don’t suspect is affected by disease or pests and it’s nowhere near your home or other structures, then calling in a tree company should work fine. However, anything more involved means an arborist is a better option. These pros have years of experience with tree removal and can safely take down trees located next to structures, and they have the tools, sanitization equipment, and experience to remove sick or dying trees without infecting nearby trees. 

You can use herbicides to prevent roots from growing without killing the tree itself, however they must be used with caution. Systemic herbicides are absorbed by the root and can kill off problematic roots. However, herbicides can sometimes negatively impact nearby plants, so the solution is best used sparingly.

Late winter is ideal, but if you’re pruning apple trees in the spring, prune them as early as possible in the season. You want to ensure your tree is just creeping out of dormancy and hasn’t started pushing out new growth. If you prune your tree too late into spring, you generally won’t see results until the following year.

That said, there’s no pruning season for unhealthy growth. Remove dead, dying, or diseased branches as soon as you notice them, regardless of the time of year.

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.

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