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J&D Landscaping and Tree Expert
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+2 more

Serving Damascus, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

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"I hired J&D Landscaping to cut down an old tree, plant new ones, and take care of mulching and grass trimming. Mr. William and his team were amazing! They were professional, efficient, and left my yard looking stunning. Mr. Elvis did an amazing jog! I am happy with the quality of work and highly recommend their services!"
Landscaping
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Response time6 hrs
Response rate97%
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Prestige Tree Experts
4.7(
42
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+3 more

Serving Damascus, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent work. The crew arrived on time and first took down a dead tree near our driveway and house. One worker climbed the tree and carefully took off branches and then dropped the tree into the woods. Then they went to work on another tree that had branches reaching out toward our house. All taken down safely and efficiently and they cleaned up when they were done. I'd definitely hire them again."
Response time1 day
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Axcobar Tree Experts
4.9(
35
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+5 more

Serving Damascus, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Axcobar was great! They were thorough, responsive, and super helpful. They provided a detailed estimate and quickly got to work. We had them trim several trees on our property and remove trees that were too close to the house. We’ve worked with a few tree companies in the past and Axcobar by far was the best we’ve worked with. We definitely recommend and plan to use them again."
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+25

Response time3 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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JK Gardening Lawn & Garden Care
5.0(
22
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Tree TrimmingTree Removal

Serving Damascus, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"JK Gardening Lawn & Garden Care once again has done a fantastic job for us. They are always prompt with communication, prices are fair, and their work is excellent. Within a week of contacting Kevin, I had someone come out to assess what work I needed and had a crew show up. I asked for additional landscaping work this year, a separate quote was drawn up, approved and scheduled with ease. Thank you for another great experience!"
Delaware River Jack stone filling in bare dirt areas. Forming a stone bed.
In this project, we transformed a bare dirt area by using Blue Ice stone in the corner. Along the patio border, we added Delaware River Jack to seamlessly connect the entire stone bed around the pool.
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Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Baumann's Lawn & Landscape
4.5(
134
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Trees & Shrubs - Treat, Protect and MaintainTrees & Shrubs - Treat, Protect and Maintain - For Business

Serving Damascus, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 1987

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired Baumann's Lawn and Landscape to fix my front lawn. The soil was mostly clay and sand and covered in weeds. They killed and removed all the vegetation, tilled the soil, brought in new topsoil, conditioned/fertilized, and then laid sod. The crew was fast, efficient, polite, and did an amazing job (hopefully this site allows me to upload photos after writing this). The work was done in 3 separate days and took less than 2 weeks from the initial phone call to the finished installation. The price is what you would expect for this level of work and that much sod (sod is not cheap). They're not over-priced but it's not Bob's discount landscaping either. You'll get your money's worth for your project. Baumann's will be my #1 choice for future landscape projects."
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3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Xtra Care Landscaping & Design INC
4.7(
229
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Trees & Shrubs - Treat, Protect and MaintainTrees & Shrubs - Treat, Protect and Maintain - For Business

Serving Damascus, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I recently worked with Cleber and the Xtra Care team on frontyard landscaping for our home in Potomac. I had an excellent experience from beginning to end. Cleber and his team are professional and detail-oriented. He is flexible to work with his clients and he listens, while sharing his own ideas. Cleber's team has expertise on landscaping, which was helpful as I requested for deer-resistant trees. Pricing is transparent with detail-oriented quotes that share line-item details on each plant, stone, or other item. Finally, on the day of, Cleber and his team worked efficiently and thoroughly. Each team member was polite and hardworking, and made the overall experience a pleasure. I look forward to continuing to work with Cleber and his team on my future landscaping and hardscaping needs."
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+30

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Shifflett Tree Svc
4.6(
91
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Damascus, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1963

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Shifflett Tree Service did an outstanding job on the trimming of our long-neglected trees and bushes. One boxwood was removed, azaleas trimmed and thinned, trees shaped up. Changed the entire facade of the house (the neighbors will be happy!). Especially noteworthy is that they came out in the big snow - much appreciated & that prevented even more damage under the weight. Why wait until spring? Get it done now and they will come right out to give an estimate and then return to do the actual work. Family-run and very easy to communicate with - they don't disappear - and they do a very professional job! A real gem in the DC & MD area...."
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Response time2 days
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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White Oak Tree Experts
4.8(
14
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming+1 more

Serving Damascus, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"After a big storm White Oak responded to our request for assistance within 30 minutes, came out to see what we needed within a few hours (on a weekend), and completed the job the next morning for a super price, fast and very well. Excellent service and work. We will use them again!"
Tree removed
Response time5 hrs
Response rate91%
Recommended by76%of homeowners
Patricio's Lawn Services
4.7(
30
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree Stump - Remove - For Business

Serving Damascus, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2005

Emergency services offered

Offers commercial services

"Patricio and his workers came and did the job, and exceeded my expectations. I would like to use his services again, but I would recommend that he get back in touch sooner with a response."
Response time8 hrs
Response rate86%
34 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Yes, it’s okay to trim low branches on a tree, also known as limbing up or raising the crown. Essentially, you’ll trim the lower third of the tree (trunk) and leave the upper two-thirds of the tree (crown). Arborists recommend trimming 20% of a tree’s leaves per season for two to three seasons. Trimming low branches allows light to flow through the tree, increasing circulation and making the tree stronger and healthier.

Palm tree stumps can take as long as seven to ten years to rot naturally. Whereas some tree stumps rot within a year, palm trees tend to last longer due to their deep root networks. Chemical rotting (described above) can help speed the process up so your palm tree stumps rot in under two months.

Whether you grind or dig up and remove your tree stump depends on your landscaping goals. Using a stump grinder leaves the root system in place for it to decompose over time, whereas digging up the tree stump removes the roots and the stump. Overall, stump grinding is a far simpler process since you won’t need to deal with the roots. Stump removal will make your yard look like a demolition site, but you’ll have an easier time replanting in the same place as your former tree.

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.

Leaf removal costs between $400 and $1,000 per acre on average. Nationally, the cost of leaf removal averages about $350. Cost factors for this project include lawn size, leaf removal method, tree density, location, and the time required to do the job. If your lawn removal service charges based on lawn size, you can expect to pay $0.02 to $0.10 per square foot.

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