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Calvert Tree Experts
4.8(
86
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Serving Indian Head, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1972

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I cannot say enough good things about Crystal and her team at Calvert Tree Experts! We came home from vacation to a tree that crashed on our home. I made a post in a local group looking for recommendations and Calvert Tree Experts came highly recommended. When I spoke to Crystal, on Sunday, she was out of town but said she would come to my house that evening. She came to my home, took pictures, explained everything to me. Extremely accommodating and personable. I was worried to do anything without permission from my insurance, so I asked to wait until Monday when I got the green light from them. I was initially told no but I was also lucky to find an amazing Contractor that came out and got the emergency work approved quickly. At that point it was already Monday evening but I reached out to Crystal and the crew was here within an hour and had everything taken care of. The whole team was extremely professional, personable and reliable. They definitely helped with a stressful situation."
Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Michael & Dad's Landscaping
4.5(
16
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Serving Indian Head, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Alex is an outstanding professional. He was punctual and completed the landscaping in a reasonable timeframe. I will continue to call him for my landscaping and lawn care needs. Great job!"
area before small budget patio was built
Patio
Flower beds before mulching
Flower beds before mulching
before mulching

+60

Response time1 day
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Richmond Stump Company
New to Angi

Serving Indian Head, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Richmond Stump Company was built on a simple principle: approach every job with a clear plan, execute it properly, and deliver a clean result.\n\nWith a background in construction and years of experience working as a Solution Architect in the technology space, our founder brings a unique combination of hands-on work ethic and structured problem-solving to every project.\n\nStump grinding offers a straightforward, effective way to restore outdoor spaces. It’s a process that requires precision, the right equipment, and attention to detail.It also provides immediate, visible results — transforming a yard in just a few hours.\n\nWe are proud to serve homeowners and businesses throughout the Richmond area with dependable, professional service you can trust.

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Greentree
4.4(
535
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Serving Indian Head, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 1991

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Luckily I speak Spanish so I was able to communicate with the workers what needed to be done. The supervisor showed up later, but the person who initially evaluated the trees did not come back on site. Mr. Castro was very friendly when he was out and, while not an arborist, seemed to know his stuff. The catch was that the guys who came, while very good workers and very nice, were not arborists either so they were asking me what I preferred as far as cutting back the branches. This is not my specialty so I had a hard time figuring out if more needed to be done.
The price was right and the trees look nice now. I would have preferred to have an arborist who could give me advice on what exactly should be cut back and to over see the work.
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Tree Removal
Tree Removal
Tree Climbing
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Tri-County Tree Service
4.6(
184
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Serving Indian Head, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 1990

Free estimates

"Amazingly, I had left a huge pile of brush on my property that was going to take me at least six pick-up loads to take to the trump. While my trees and stumps were being removed, his assistant fed ALL of this brush into their chipper and ate it all up, RAKED the area, and hauled away the chips. AT NO ADDITIONAL COST. This was unbelievable to the point where I almost had a heart attack. I have never heard of someone in the tree service trade just see this kind of a need, realize that they have the equipment and can take care of it, and then do so. Finally, Brad is a Vietnam War pilot and veteran. His support of rehabilitating old service dogs rather than letting them be euthanized, is LEGION in the armed forces. He is an incredible human being. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE."
Back View
Back View
Shed and Play House
Front View
Roof Puncture

+56

Response time2 days
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

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.

Tree trimming can count as landscaping, depending on how a landscaping business describes its services. Professional tree trimmers are more specialized than landscapers and offer trimming services separately from general landscaping.

When general landscaping companies offer tree trimming, look up the details. They usually mean shaping or seasonal trimming of ornamental trees, which is different from trimming larger trees for health or safety reasons. When possible, look for a licensed expert that specializes in trees and tree health.

Yes, cutting a tree's roots can cause it to fall, particularly if major support roots are severed. In extreme cases, trimming roots can affect the tree's structure and stability. Many crucial roots are located just below the soil's surface. If you make severe cuts to roots more than 2 inches in diameter, you risk impacting the tree's water flow and its ability to withstand severe winds or storms. Even cutting roots less than half an inch in diameter under or outside the tree's canopy can cut off its water supply, causing it to decline, die, and eventually topple.

You will know that an oak tree needs to be removed when you see vertical cracks or dead branch stubs, which indicate internal decay. Other signs include trunk rot near the base of the tree and sprouts or small branches coming from the trunk.

The best tool to cut trees is a chain saw. You can adjust your chain saw to the correct size based on the size of the branches, offering you the fastest and cleanest cut for medium- to large-sized trees. Depending on the type of chainsaw you use, you can cut through larger trees than you would with a more manual tool like an ax.

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