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Avatar for Primavera Landscaping & Construction, Inc.
Primavera Landscaping & Construction, Inc.
4.8(
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Trees and Shrubs - Trim or Remove

Serving Sudbury, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They did a great job! Came early in the morning and finished it with mulch around the house to make a beautiful landscape. Very professional and hard working. Highly recommended. Thanks."
backyard BEFORE
BACKYARD
Lawn Mowing
Front yard before
Snow Removal

+103

Response time2 days
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Willpower Stump Grinding
5.0(
50
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree Stump - Remove - For Business

Serving Sudbury, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"William came out to remove two tree stumps from our condominium courtyard. He arrived right on time and we went over the job with him. He quickly sized up the job and gave us a fair price. William was very efficient and thorough in doing all the work that needed to be done to clear the area. He was very professional, kind, and careful to make sure we were happy with his work, and he offered to help with tree planting in the future. We highly recommend William and will definitely call on him again when we need help of this kind."
Just about 6 feet
"Safety first"
propelled grinder
Big old tree
Eyesore stump

+5

Response time6 hrs
Response rate94%
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
Palmer Tree Services
4.9(
17
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+5 more

Serving Sudbury, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I cannot say enough positive things about Palmer Tree Service. Their response time was immediate when I contacted them for a quote, and Gustavo was very friendly and knowledgeable when he came out. Their quote was BY FAR the best out of three other companies, and their work was top-notch and worth every penny. We had a huge hemlock completely taken down, along with two other mature trees thinned out- none of which were easy to access with heavy equipment. The arborists were obviously masters at their job and amazing to watch, as much of it was done by hand. After the job was done, they cleaned up every last log and piece of sawdust; you couldn't tell they were ever there. I would give 10 stars if I could... and I am a very critical person!"
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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(
23
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Sudbury, 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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J&E Landscape and Construction
4.6(
123
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Trees & Shrubs - Treat, Protect and MaintainTrees & Shrubs - Treat, Protect and Maintain - For Business

Serving Sudbury, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"EXCELLENT, best job we've ever had done. Careful mowing of uneven lawn, excellent spring and fall clean ups, professional crew, beautiful job on cleaning out flower beds. Responsive when we needed extra help on gutters. Deserves 10 stars."
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+11

Response time2 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
Avatar for McDonough Tree Removal Inc
McDonough Tree Removal Inc
4.9(
61
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Sudbury, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

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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Arborists questions, answered by experts

It’s not always easy to tell when a tree is dying, although signs like dropping branches and brittle bark can sometimes offer clues. It can also be difficult to know whether a tree is dead or dormant, especially if it’s a deciduous tree. You’ll want to wait until a growth season to get a good idea of a tree’s health. When in doubt, contact an arborist for a consultation.

It depends. Smaller, younger trees take longer to mature, but they're more resilient, their roots don't get as damaged during transplanting, and they recover faster. Plus, they're much more affordable to plant, and it's possible to DIY the planting. 

On the other hand, mature trees produce fruit faster and provide more shade and privacy immediately. Ideally, a small or medium tree is the better choice if you can wait a few years for it to mature. But if you need immediate maturity, a larger tree is the only option.

Yes, forestry mulching can grind stumps, but the level of effectiveness depends on the equipment used. Drum mulchers can break down smaller stumps, but larger or deep-rooted stumps may require a dedicated stump grinder for complete removal. If full stump removal is necessary for replanting or construction, additional excavation may be needed. Always check with your forestry mulching provider to confirm whether they offer stump grinding and if their equipment is suitable for your specific needs.

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. 

Unfortunately, palm tree stumps are one of the most difficult types to remove due to how their roots grow. Unlike other trees, palm tree roots grow horizontally and vertically. Palm tree roots grow as deep as three feet into the ground, although soil and growing conditions could mean they go as far as 50 inches into the earth. 

If you want to be able to repurpose the grass in the area where you removed a stump later, you’ll have to dig quite deep—and perhaps wide—to trim away all the roots.

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