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Maple Tree Services
4.9(
95
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Tree RemovalTree Trimming

Serving Holden, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Maple Tree Services did a incredible job in removing several trees from my back yard. They were extremely considerate of my neighbors and did a fantastic job cleaning up when they were done.. I would strongly suggest that anyone considering tree work call Maple Tree Services."
Maple Tree Services
Tree care services
TREE REMOVAL
Tree services
TREE REMOVAL

+2

Response time8 hrs
Response rate96%
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Willpower Stump Grinding
4.9(
48
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree Stump - Remove - For Business

Serving Holden, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Hired Will McCarthy of WILLPOWER Stump Grinding to remove a large maple tree stump from my yard. I originally reached out to get an estimate for the job, and Will responded within 24 hours. He was immediately available and able to meet with me soon after the initial contact. His estimate was reasonable and competitive, and as soon as my utility company marked the area through Dig Safe, Will removed the stump, distributed the stump remains in the designated area, and cleaned up the entire site. His communication, quality of work, and availability were all outstanding. I highly recommend his stump grinding business. 5 star operation."
Just about 6 feet
"Safety first"
propelled grinder
Big old tree
Eyesore stump

+5

Response time5 hrs
Response rate95%
31 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Lopez Tree Service
4.6(
186
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Tree RemovalTree Trimming

Serving Holden, 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%
53 neighbors recently requested a quote
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James General Landscape & Masonry, Inc.
5.0(
5
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree Stump - Remove - For Business

Serving Holden, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"This company is extremely professional they were on time, the craftsmanship is excellent. I am extremely satisfied with a retaining wall they completed in my backyard. I have already scheduled him to do some more work in the fall. Highly recommend this company"
Response time9 hrs
Response rate87%
Recommended by100%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.

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.

If you don’t cut down a dead, dying, or diseased tree, it can become a nesting place for pests like mosquitos, bees, beetles, wasps, fly larvae, and more. Some pests will live in the tree, while others will feed off the decaying wood. Unhealthy trees are also more likely to fall over, potentially injuring people and causing damage to your property.

In most ways, palm trees are incredibly low-maintenance. They don’t need a ton of water—which is why they’re so beloved in desert regions—and they basically prune themselves. But they do need an ample supply of sunlight and to be in soil that will allow for proper drainage so that their roots don’t become waterlogged and at risk of developing illnesses.

If the plant begins to wilt, develop spots, or change color, these could all be signs that your palm tree has a disease. But a few basic treatments, like pruning and applying fungicide, will usually be more than enough to return it to perfect health.

Any tree that needs to be pruned should be pruned to remove dead branches at least once a year. You may need to prune far more often if you’re trying to maintain a certain shape or to save a tree that suddenly becomes infected.

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