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William Dagenhart Tree Service
4.6(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+3 more

Serving Fruitland, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1991

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"The Dagenhart did a very nice job at my house. They were very personable and professional. The trees I needed trimed were extremely tall and they had no trouble completing the job. They were able to give me the estimate the same day they came to look and that was exactly what they charged. I listened to their suggestions and appreciated their knowledge. I’m very happy with the outcome. when they were done they cleaned up all the limbs and branches that they took down. I highly recommend them for their 40 years of experience and professional workmanship."
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Recommended by96%of homeowners
Olbin Construction Services
4.6(
50
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Tree TrimmingTree Removal

Serving Fruitland, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Olbin Construction Services is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
William R Dagenhart Tree Service
4.6(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Fruitland, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 1991

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Will and his team were wonderful! We had some old dead trees that needed to be removed as well as a large Sycamore that needed to be cut back and shaped. Will is so nice, knowledgeable and personable. VERY reasonable price as well! We have many trees and will definitely hire Will again!"
Response time2 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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HMF PROPERTY PRESERVATION
5.0(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Fruitland, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Darnel has a father and son team. He provided good customer communication throughout the process. He was on time and did a great job removing tree debris. Darnel and his son worked 2 hours straight and charged a fair price. I definitely would hire again."
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Although the terms tree trimming and tree pruning are used interchangeably, they are very different types of tree maintenance. Tree trimming involves enhancing the appearance of your tree by removing unruly branches, providing your tree with ample sunlight and nutrients and prevents unsightly overgrowth. 

Tree pruning helps keep your trees disease-free. This process removes unhealthy growths, dead branches, and other unhealthy parts of the tree. It’s more common for deciduous and ornamental trees but not so common for evergreen trees. To determine which method you need, discuss it with a tree trimming specialist.

All of the tree root removal methods mentioned above are effective on any kind of root, whether it’s still growing or simply needs a gentle nudge to finish decomposing. The only difference is that larger roots tend to be harder to remove and may require multiple chemical treatments as well as manual labor to eradicate.

You can use herbicides to prevent roots from growing without killing the tree itself, however they must be used with caution. Systemic herbicides are absorbed by the root and can kill off problematic roots. However, herbicides can sometimes negatively impact nearby plants, so the solution is best used sparingly.

You can use a chainsaw, but it won’t remove the entire stump or root ball and is not a recommended method. It takes quite a bit of physical work to achieve and will likely dull or ruin your chainsaw. Instead, consider using salt, herbicide, light deprivation, boiling water, stump grinding, or burning to kill a tree stump. These methods allow you to kill a stump using minimal machinery and physical exertion.

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.

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