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Avatar for Arborcare Tree Experts, Inc.
Arborcare Tree Experts, Inc.
4.5(
656
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Serving Ilchester, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Exceptional service! Administration, Supervisor/Estimator and Arborists are all extremely knowledgeable and responsive. Each of the 5-man onsite crew (3 climbers, 2 ground) is skilled and professional but together they formed a spectacular team. They coordinated cutting/removing trees that were entwined with electrical and communications cables in a confined space with breathtaking efficiency. The work was started on-time, property was protected and effective clean-up was integrated into the process. Unfortunately, these trees needed to be removed due to safety concerns but would also call them for other services. I believe that this experienced company excels in everything they do and I highly recommend Arbor Care!"
Hilton Head SC
Hilton Head SC
Hilton Head SC
Hilton Head SC
Hilton Head SC

+7

Response time9 hrs
Response rate92%
30 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Hometown Tree Experts
4.6(
388
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Serving Ilchester, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent services from start to finish! After my initial Angie's List request for a quote, I received a call saying Greg Dionne would be here to discuss the services. Greg was very professional and knowledgeable and I received the quote within a day or two, and found it very well priced. Jacque, the office manager, also provided excellent communications on how to engage the their services and walked me through the entire process. She provided the date to expect the tree service crew (all dependent on weather, of course) and it went seamless! Greg Dionne stopped by the morning the tree crew was expected to give an approximate time frame and mark the trees to be removed. The entire tree crew were great as well, did the tree cutting/removal very fast and professionally. They even took the time to clean up the entire area, I was impressed! Thank you to the entire Howntown Tree crew and staff, they were all very professional and I highly recommended their services!"
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+2

Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Prestige Tree Experts
4.8(
41
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Serving Ilchester, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We hired them in the summer and in the winter because of the dead tree they missed the first time. They did a good job of getting the dead trees and limbs out, but they trampled multiple small plants that we had just planted and put their equipment on top of our delicate shrubs, even though we asked them not to. They moved our stones and put them on top of our newly planted herbs, destroying part of the herbs. They did replace one plant after I complained."
Response time1 day
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Ballard Enterprises - Lawn, Landscaping, Tree Services
4.5(
312
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Serving Ilchester, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"When Arborist Mr. Paul Fox confirmed that our beloved apple tree's days were numbered we knew it was time to bring it down. Mr. Fox really knows his trees and answered all my questions in detail. We also had some pines that needed trimming. The price was very fair. The crew did a great job, worked quickly, and were very nice. They left us a good bit of firewood and even stacked it in kind of a semi Stonehenge layout that we loved. I highly recommend Ballard Enterprises for any and all tree service!!"
Patio Installation
Stairs and Patio Installation
Flagstone Installation
Nice Lawn
Another Nice Lawn

+3

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Randy's Tree Service
4.8(
84
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Serving Ilchester, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Offers commercial services

Customers say: True professional

"Randy’s Tree Service Arborist Nelson;Came to me the same day and gave me a affordable quote.He scheduled me for a date that I was available.They came on time.The workers did a excellent job. I had power lines.There team cut that tree down.It was like watching a movie.The next week he scheduled me for the tree stump removal and I didn’t have to be there.I got home and the tree stump was gone. I recommend this company.Thanks again!!"
Oak tree removal
Tree removal
Tree removal
Tree removal
Response time4 hrs
Response rate99%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Red Oaks, LLC
5.0(
25
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Serving Ilchester, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I had a dead branch high up in an oak tree that had been there for a number of years. Walter quoted a really great price and removed the branch and cut back several other dead branches. These folks are really great to work with and did a fantastic cleanup when they were done. Walter is an arborist and takes the time to explain the why and wherefore of pruning a tree."
Response time1 day
Response rate96%
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Coreas Tree Services LLC
4.8(
48
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Serving Ilchester, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I couldn't ask for better service! A Coreas Tree Services team member contacted me within minutes of my project submission on Angi to schedule a time to stop by. The owner was on time the next morning, quoted a very reasonable price, and scheduled his crew to come out later the same day. True professionals from beginning to the end. We definitely recommend Coreas Tree Services to anyone that needs a tree removed or cut back."
Response time3 hrs
Response rate99%
322 neighbors recently requested a quote
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New Creation Tree Service
5.0(
34
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Serving Ilchester, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We had a very good experience with the New Creation Tree Service. Edwin Contreras owner of the Service and his crew did a good job in cutting the dead tree plus the pruning of another tree in our yard. In addition, Mr. Contreras was professional, knowledgeable, easy to communicate with and help with other issues regarding yard work. We greatly appreciate his practical and honest recommendations about pruning more trees in our yard. His reasonable charge, good tree service, knowledge willingness to help and over-all great customer service are ingredients for us to request for help in the future. Thank you very much. G. Sundaresan"
Response time1 day
Response rate100%
25 neighbors recently requested a quote
JAK Tree Service
5.0(
20
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Serving Ilchester, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"I would highly recommend this awesome company to anyone that needs tree service. They were very prompt in calling me back after my initial phone call. That was not the case for 5 other companies. They performed the job in a very prompt and professional manner. Clean up was impeccable. I would give them 10 Stars if possible. Thank you Jose !"
Response time1 day
Response rate93%
21 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

There are four common ways to prune a tree correctly: crown thinning, crown reduction, crown raising, and crown cleaning. The method you choose depends on the purpose of pruning. However, making the correct cuts is a vital part of the process, regardless of your method. Pruning incorrectly can damage or even kill the tree. So, you may want to hire a professional tree-trimming company to tackle the task. 

Completely topping a plum tree is a risky business. Cut too much, and you’ll kill your tree. That said, you do need to trim the top of your tree to encourage bushy growth, maintain your tree’s vase shape, and limit size. 

A plum tree's central leader (or trunk) should never extend more than 3 feet above the highest branch. When you first plant your tree, cut the central leader so it’s 2 to 3 feet tall. As it grows, cut it back 12 to 20 inches until it reaches its desired height. Never prune more than one-third of the new growth.

Whether you should remove the roots of a dead tree depends on whether they’re damaging nearby areas. For instance, if the roots continue to grow near sidewalks, driveways, or the foundation of your home, they can cause damage. If you want to plant something else in that spot, removing the roots can make it easier for the new tree or plant to grow.

If you’re looking to rot a tree stump fast, potassium nitrate will work far quicker than copper nails. First, drill several holes into the stump using a power drill, then pour potassium nitrate pellets into the holes. Next, add water to help the chemical absorb into the wood, thoroughly soaking the stump to ensure the pellets dissolve and spread evenly. Afterward, cover the stump with a tarp to retain moisture and block sunlight, then place mulch on top to secure it in place.

Some trees will bounce back just fine, and others will struggle and possibly die. Evergreens, for instance, have a very difficult time recovering after droughts and usually die after periods of extreme dryness. Usually, you’ll have to just wait and see—if the drought occurs in wintertime, it’s possible that your tree will recover during the gentler springtime.

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