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Avatar for GBK Company Inc.
GBK Company Inc.
5.0(
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Serving West Barnstable, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"GBwas the most professional and experienced certified arborist that I have ever met. His workman ship was meticulous and thorough. I would recommend him for any kind of landscaping and tree services to anyone. He was very professional and friendly who elaborated in detail why he pruned specifically each tree. A+++++"
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Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Junior Landscaping & Tree Service
5.0(
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Serving West Barnstable, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of General Contractor services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!\n\n

Recommended by94%of homeowners
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DeSouza Landscaping and Tree Service INC.
4.8(
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Serving West Barnstable, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"They were reasonably priced , efficient and hardworking , professional tree experts . Weâ re very happy with their work ! Jack Mooney , S. Dennis"
Response time2 days
52 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Royal Landscaping & Masonry, Inc.
4.5(
50
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Serving West Barnstable, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Positive experience from start to finish. Professional, hardworking group. Would gladly recommend them and would use their services again."
Response time12 hrs
98 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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Paradise Landscape & Tree Removal
4.9(
22
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Serving West Barnstable, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Nilton is quite knowledgeable about trees and health of trees. I have used him for landscaping, tree trimming and removal, stump grinding and tree planting. He and his crew are very professional, work efficiently and he charges a very fair price for his work. He makes sure the area is clean and debris free before they leave. I couldn't be happier with the work Nilton has done for me. I will continue to call him whenever I have a tree related project. I highly recommend Nilton and Paradise Landscape and Tree Removal."
Response time1 day
Response rate94%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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The Tree Guys
5.0(
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Serving West Barnstable, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"The Tree Guys were amazing! The job was completed within three days of my requesting a quote, they were well prepared, left no mess behind and the price was very fair. I HIGHLY recommend and will definitely use them again."
Response time12 hrs
54 neighbors recently requested a quote
Limelight Landscaping
4.6(
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Serving West Barnstable, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"project:major yard cleanup Unbelievable work ethic!!! came to give me a quote and did the job the same day. Father and son went above and beyond,courteous,reasonable,and meticulous,never stopped for hrs.!!! Limelight will be my 1st choice for all landscaping needs!!!"
Response time3 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Aside from removing dead or diseased branches, you should prune your trees somewhere between every one and three years. Some people—particularly commercial farmers—prune their apple trees yearly to produce higher yields. This is the best way to promote tree health. That said, the average homeowner can get away with hard-pruning their mature apple tree every other year or every three years. 

Generally, if your neighbor’s tree hangs over your yard, you can legally trim overhanging branches. Keep in mind that you cannot cross your property line to cut the trees, and if you damage the tree by trimming it, your neighbor could sue you. Depending on the type of tree and value, this could mean dishing out two to three times the value of the tree.

It’s worth noting that the specifics of this type of tree maintenance and the guidelines around it may vary by location. Do your research and, most importantly, consult with your neighbor.

Generally, you’ll want to avoid pruning more than 25% of the tree’s canopy at one time. While pruning your tree is important, it’s possible to do it too often or to go too far. Again, this is why hiring a tree trimming pro to do the work is wise. However, if you do decide to DIY, going slow and trimming gradually is the name of the game.

Trees that flower in the spring—like dogwood, cherry, magnolia, and pear—should not be pruned during the winter. These spring-flowering plants grow buds on old growth, so you’ll actually remove what would’ve been gorgeous flowering foliage. Instead, wait to prune until right after they bloom, when the flowers fade.

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. 

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