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• <div><p>If you have a large area of brush and vegetation to clear, forestry mulching may be the best option. This method works well for relatively flat areas that don’t have many large rocks or mature trees to clear. Forestry mulching is a relatively quick process that improves soil health, reduces fire risk, and leaves behind usable mulch.</p></div>

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Last update on May 24, 2026

Reviewed in May 2026
Very professional from start to finish. Really opened up my property and they chipped the trees and brush and removed that as well.
Woods Tree Services
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Reviewed in October 2024
Bruno and his team of painters and carpenters did a thorough, meticulous, beautiful job of painting the exterior of our paint-challenged house. This team also resolves carpentry problems they discover while they are painting. Bruno acted as a general contractor as well, bringing in competent...
The Empire Company
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Reviewed in August 2024
On time and accomplished what I needed to get trimming/cutting done.
New England Site Works
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Reviewed in August 2023
A tree cracked and was threatening to fall on the house. Zack came the next day to evaluate the situation and said he would come back by the end of the week. He did, and took down two additional trees that I probably would have been calling him for within a year. Left some good birch as...
Hooper's Tree Service, Inc.
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Reviewed in March 2023
Very prompt response. Had my interior painting done in just a few days. I would definitely use them again.
DT Property Maintenance, LLC
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Reviewed in August 2021
Devon Gaynor did a great job of cleaning the gutters and downspouts and adding filters. He was promt and very efficient.
LeafFilter Gutter Protection
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Reviewed in March 2012
Fabulous company! Chris Frank himself came to give the estimate, did a thorough assessment, was clearly knowledgeable, very pleasant, and not at all pushy. We promptly received a clear itemized estimate with the cost of each service so we could prioritize what we most needed . We were given...
C L Frank & Company LLC
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Reviewed in March 2012
I had several tree companies provide estimates. Jim's Tree Service showed up the same day I called them and got back to me later that day with an estimate. I had initially wanted to remove one of our old silver maples entirely. I then changed my mind about taking down such a large and...
Jim's Tree Service
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Reviewed in October 2009
Mitch Hawkins is the perfect example of the small, professional business that we should all support. I called him last winter when water was water was running down the interior walls and pooling inside the house. He returned my call within hours (!) and came the following day. He spent all day...
Hawkins Roofing
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Brush Chipping questions, answered by experts

In general, you can prune up to one third of the height of most shrubs without damaging them. There are a few exceptions to this rule: Pine shrubs, for example, can’t be trimmed below the point of new growth without damaging them.

Unless you plan to use a dump trailer for business purposes, it will be hard to justify the cost of buying one. Even a small, used 6-by-10-foot model could set you back as much as $5,000, and larger, high-quality models can cost up to $15,000 to buy brand-new.

Mature lilac bushes that are large and overgrown are more challenging to remove than small lilac bushes. Large lilac bushes have deeper roots that are more widespread, making it harder to dig them up and remove them. If you don’t dig under and around the primary roots, then you run the risk of the lilac bush growing back. So, it is a time-consuming process if done correctly.

It’s possible to go too far trimming your bushes or hedges. If you overdo it, you may kill the plant. Stick to trimming about a third of the branches on your bush each season to prevent over-cutting. If your hedge is overgrown and needs a heavy trim, avoid cutting off the main branches that make up the top of the bush.

If you have a large area of brush and vegetation to clear, forestry mulching may be the best option. This method works well for relatively flat areas that don’t have many large rocks or mature trees to clear. Forestry mulching is a relatively quick process that improves soil health, reduces fire risk, and leaves behind usable mulch.

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