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Avatar for Ballard Enterprises - Lawn, Landscaping, Tree Services
Ballard Enterprises - Lawn, Landscaping, Tree Services
4.5(
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Serving Lothian, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Once again Ballard did a great job. The tree was next to a split rail fence and a shed. The guys brought it down carefully a piece at a time. They worked extremely efficiently and cleaned up great when done. Will absolutely use again. Thanks Ballard."
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+3

Response time1 day
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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JS Landscaping LLC
4.6(
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Serving Lothian, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"JS Landscaping did a fantastic job of removing the leaves from my front and backyard. Jose was great to work with scheduling the appointment. He fit me in on his first availability. The crew showed up on the scheduled day and efficiently collected all the leaves and transferred them into their vehicle. Outstanding job. Billing was all done through Quickbooks, which was super easy. Thanks Jose, appreciate all of your help."
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+48

Response time7 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Alfaro Construction
4.8(
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Serving Lothian, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2002

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"They returned my phone call immediately and scheduled an appointment for the same day they arrived probably completed the work in a timely and professional way at a reasonable cost I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking To have tree services provided"
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+7

Response time5 hrs
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Baumann's Lawn & Landscape
4.5(
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Serving Lothian, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 1987

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Rick returned our calls promptly and gave us a fair quote for services. Baumann's does not overcharge or upsell. Once we settled on Baumann's Landscaping as our contractor, we called Rick and the crew were out the next morning promptly at 9am. We were expecting two days of work to clear the brush, but they completed the job in 4 hours. The crew went above and beyond, killing vines choking our trees, mulching all the deadfall, and pushing the brush line all the way back beyond the trees (we live on Maryland wetlands). Fast, prompt, great job. Would absolutely hire again. A++."
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Recommended by97%of homeowners
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JLD Landscaping
5.0(
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Serving Lothian, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jose was AMAZING! He came highly recommended by a friend who is an environmentalist. She said he was honest, professional, very hard-working, a perfectionist and very knowledgeable about plants. He completely overhauled my overgrown garden. He pulled up an enormous amount of invasive ivy, removed poison ivy, trimmed back trees, cleaned gutters, manicured an overgrown garden - all in a day and a half. In short he was a miracle worker! I most highly recommend Jose and his company for any of your landscaping needs! He is wonderful!"
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+11

Response time3 days
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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White Oak Tree Experts
4.8(
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Serving Lothian, 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!"
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Response time5 hrs
Response rate91%
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

We don’t recommend DIY tree trimming for a few different reasons. First, the tools required to trim a tree can be costly, up to $1,100 or more, for the ladders and specialized saws needed. 

Safety is another concern, especially when working with more mature trees. As a guideline, you should only DIY tree trimming when branches are less than two inches in diameter. Any more, and the safety risk becomes too high, which could lead to catastrophe. For this job, it’s safest to let a tree-trimming professional assess the work needed.

Light-bark trees are most notorious for producing lots of sap when wounded. These varieties include maples, birches, poplars, dogwoods, magnolias, and elms, and they will bleed more when the trees are dormant. That’s why it’s a good idea to prune them in the summer months rather than waiting until winter.

It’s not as common for Dutch elm disease to affect other types of trees, especially if the surrounding trees aren’t elms. However, it is possible for DED to spread to other trees, particularly in northern states, like Minnesota. In fact, it’s a good idea to use geography to identify wood and determine which types of trees are in your yard. 

Unfortunately, the complex and shallow root system of elm trees makes surrounding elm trees particularly vulnerable to DED. Early discovery is key!

There are a few differences between tree guying and tree staking. Tree guying requires anchor stakes that are shorter and stronger than regular stakes and are driven deeper into the ground at an angle away from the tree. Tree staking uses longer stakes that are set parallel to the tree and are used for smaller trees. Consult a local tree professional to determine which method is best for your tree.

For small trees, tree removal should take just a couple of hours to complete. Assume that a mid-sized tree will take between four and eight hours, depending on the extent of the equipment required and the health of the tree. Remember to add up to two hours for stump removal. Larger trees could take as long as one or two working days, about eight hours each.

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