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Avatar for Hooper's Tree Service, Inc.
Hooper's Tree Service, Inc.
4.9(
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Stump - Remove

Serving Fitchburg, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

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"Hooper’s Tree Service arrived on time, operated like a well-oiled machine, easily cutting down several trees located within a wooded area, cut tree limbs that were close to power lines in such a way that kept our front tree’s lovely shape. They carefully removed a huge tree branch hanging over our newly installed fence without incident. The staff were very professional, cleaning up all the tree litter, removing the felled tree trunks. They took great care to make sure the equipment didn’t ruin our lawn. They were quick, friendly, informative. Their rates were very good. Our neighbors who have had trees removed previously told us how impressed they were with Hooper’s Tree Service and one even contacted Hooper’s that day to schedule their own tree service. Zach Hooper is an experienced, knowledgeable, professional who was very accommodating. We recommend him and his company without reservation."
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Response time2 days
Response rate89%
95 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Woods Tree Services
4.9(
61
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Fitchburg, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

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Offers commercial services

"Woods Tree Company was a pleasure to work with I needed help removing a dead tree and cleaning up the bushes in ny front yard, Not only did they do a good job they worked quickly snd were all very respectful and nice I will be calling them again when I need more help."
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Recommended by4%of homeowners
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Hazard Tree Removal
5.0(
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Fitchburg, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

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"Aaron is dependable, kind, generous, and an expert tree climber which enables him to remove debris high in the trees without needing a Bucket truck. He is also very reasonable and fair."
Response time11 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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Flowers Garden Services, Inc.
5.0(
8
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Stump - Remove - For Business+2 more

Serving Fitchburg, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

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Warranties offered

"Flowers Garden Services did a fine job cleaning our gutters. Marisol and Oscar, the owners, showed up right away, gave us a fair quote, and returned in two days to do the job. I will use them again for gutter cleaning and other household services they perform."
Response time1 day
Response rate95%
21 neighbors recently requested a quote
Love Tree Landscape Services, Inc.
5.0(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming+1 more

Serving Fitchburg, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Love Tree Landscape Services Inc is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 18 years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!

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Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Burning a tree stump can be effective, but it comes with safety considerations and isn’t always best for every situation. It's essential to check local regulations and assess the safety risks involved. Stumps that are near wooden structures or other non-moveable flammable objects aren’t good candidates for burning due to the risk of the fire spreading. Alternatives like grinding or a DIY stump rotting project might be safer and quicker for getting the job done.

While the fastest way to kill a tree is to simply cut it down, there are several other methods to choose from. You should hire a professional tree removal service to cut down a tree to ensure your personal and property safety. Some slower but effective options include treating or grinding the tree stump or using a basal bark treatment. 

Although the terms tree trimming and tree pruning are used interchangeably, they are very different types of tree maintenance. Tree trimming involves enhancing the appearance of your tree by removing unruly branches, providing your tree with ample sunlight and nutrients and prevents unsightly overgrowth. 

Tree pruning helps keep your trees disease-free. This process removes unhealthy growths, dead branches, and other unhealthy parts of the tree. It’s more common for deciduous and ornamental trees but not so common for evergreen trees. To determine which method you need, discuss it with a tree trimming specialist.

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.

Generally, you’ll want to prune back the trunk by 1 to 2 feet each year to promote bushy growth. Doing so concentrates vegetative buds closer to the bottom of the tree, where you can easily harvest fruit. For side shoots that are a year old, leave at least six leaves. 

Never remove more than 30% of a tree’s foliage during pruning—even if your tree is really overgrown. Removing this much foliage at a time could kill your tree.

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