Top-rated arborists.

Get matched with top arborists in Mount Airy, MD

Enter your zip and get matched with up to 5 pros

Need a pro for your arboricultural service project in Mount Airy, MD?

Select your specific project to find the pro for you.

TRUSTED BY MOUNT AIRY, MD HOMEOWNERS

  • Average homeowner rating star icon4.6
    Average homeowner rating
  • Verified reviews icon758
    Verified arboricultural services reviews

Find Arborists in Mount Airy

Avatar for Arborcare Tree Experts, Inc.
Arborcare Tree Experts, Inc.
4.5(
656
)

Serving Mount Airy, 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%
29 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for JK Gardening Lawn & Garden Care
JK Gardening Lawn & Garden Care
5.0(
20
)

Serving Mount Airy, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We have been doing business with Jose Portillo and the JK Gardening staff for almost 30 years. They are extremely reliable, professional, competent, proficient, courteous, and friendly. I would recommend them to everyone!"
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.
Retaining Wall / Artificial Grass / Walk Way
After.
Tree Jobs

+240

Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Prestige Tree Experts
Prestige Tree Experts
4.8(
40
)

Serving Mount Airy, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

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
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
Red Oaks, LLC
5.0(
25
)

Serving Mount Airy, 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
Avatar for Allegheny Hill Stump Grinding
Allegheny Hill Stump Grinding
4.9(
96
)

Serving Mount Airy, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Keith was the first to contact me about grinding my stumps. Based on his questions for me I could tell he was an expert. He gave me a quote over the phone right away and arrived as scheduled. He got to work quickly and raked up any stray wood chips into a pile. I paid Keith the same amount as his quote and am completely satisfied with the job. I look forward to using Allegheny Hill again in the future."
Response time2 hrs
Response rate88%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for MW TREE SERVICE LLC
MW TREE SERVICE LLC
5.0(
16
)

Serving Mount Airy, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Customers say: Super punctual

"Jose and his crew were wonderful. They did a GREAT job, removed the trees and debris. Completely clean up the area. I will definitely hire them again when needed. I highly recommend MW Tree Service, LLC."
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Response time1 day
Response rate98%
Recommended by86%of homeowners
Avatar for Alfaro Construction
Alfaro Construction
4.8(
689
)

Serving Mount Airy, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Carlos came prepared to work on the initial estimate visit to my home. Within 3 hours at my home the tree was removed and the sizable stump was grinded up. He was prompt with taking away the brush and cleaning up behind himself. I would strongly recommend him."
OUR WORK
OUR WORK
OUR WORK
OUR WORK
OUR WORK

+7

Response time5 hrs
82 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
Avatar for Baumann's Lawn & Landscape
Baumann's Lawn & Landscape
4.5(
134
)

Serving Mount Airy, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Rick Baumann came to our house and walked the property with us, taking notes and photos and giving us his recommendations for what things to take out and what would thrive if it was pruned or cut back. He sent us a detailed estimate and a day-rate, telling us that if we found more things we wanted done, his guys would do their best to accommodate. On the day of the job, Rick arrived on time with his crew, (including all the equipment and a chipper truck), reviewed the gameplan with us and them and marked all of the trees and bushes to remove. Then he left his crew in charge of the job, but checked in with us during the day to make sure things were going well.
His crew worked efficiently and HARD, and they all were very knowledgeable about the trees and plants they were working with. When they removed bushes and cut trees back, they ground out the stumps and cleaned out the debris beautifully. They removed years worth of accumulated leaves and junk, and even hauled away a section of the wood fence that was rotting. Over the course of the day, we added some things to the work list and the guys took care of them. They also made suggestions, like raising up a japanese maple that wasn't on the list. We also asked them to turn the soil in the newly-open spaces to we could plant flowers and rose bushes. When everything was cleared out, we discovered three hydrangea bushes and a rose bush we didn't even know existed! They relocated them to a better spot, so they can thrive.
Now our yard looks like a park instead of a jungle! We would highly recommend Rick Baumann and his team -- and have passed his name on to several of our neighbors who commented on how great the property looks. Rick listened to our needs, made excellent recommendations, and exceeded our expectations.
"
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos

+2

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
Avatar for Beautiful Country Tree Services, Inc.
Beautiful Country Tree Services, Inc.
4.8(
53
)

Serving Mount Airy, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had a great experience with this company. They arrived to my home on time. They improved the overall shape of the tree. They cut back branches that were hanging over the gutters on the house and driveway. They cleaned up all the debris. The tree looks great! The service was prompt. I am very pleased with the service that they provided. The price was very reasonable! Quotes from offer providers was much higher."
Response time12 hrs
Response rate99%
612 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for White Oak Tree Experts
White Oak Tree Experts
4.8(
14
)

Serving Mount Airy, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I contracted White Oak Tree Experts to remove some trees, grind stomps, and perform light pruning at my single family home. Right from the start, from the free estimate where Fernando Reyes walked my property line with me while listening to my concerns and goals while offering helpful suggestions, to the day he brought his crew and equipment, I knew I was in good hands. I highly recommend Fernando and White Oak Tree Experts since they are professional, hard working, very efficient, affordable, and committed to their customers needs. They exceeded my expectations!"
Tree removed
Response time5 hrs
Response rate91%
Recommended by76%of homeowners
...
Showing 1-10 of 198
Arborists questions, answered by experts

Unless it’s dead or dangerous, think twice about cutting down a tree in your yard. They’re good for health, well-being, wildlife, and the environment. Plus, local authorities often have regulations prohibiting the removal of trees, especially protected species or individual trees with historical value.

Unfortunately, palm tree stumps are one of the most difficult types to remove due to how their roots grow. Unlike other trees, palm tree roots grow horizontally and vertically. Palm tree roots grow as deep as three feet into the ground, although soil and growing conditions could mean they go as far as 50 inches into the earth. 

If you want to be able to repurpose the grass in the area where you removed a stump later, you’ll have to dig quite deep—and perhaps wide—to trim away all the roots.

You should prune ornamental trees once every other year after the fruit has matured and begun to drop. You should also prune out dead branches whenever you see them. Pruning too often can stimulate more growth, especially in faster growing varieties like Bradford pears.

Unless there’s some sort of rule in your community’s homeowners’ association that requires you to remove a stump, there’s no law that says you have to take it out. If you’re not wedded to the idea of removing it, there are plenty of ways to get creative with this tree remnant. Using the stump as the medium for a wood carving or turning it into a planter are just two examples of ways to repurpose a tree stump.

If you’re wondering whether you can plant a tree where the stump was removed, know that the soil conditions won’t be ideal, so you should avoid it. The soil beneath the previous tree will likely be depleted of nutrients, plus there may be roots left behind that will seriously hinder the growth of a new tree. Also, if you use salt or other chemical solutions to kill the stump, these can linger in the soil for months or even years and prevent healthy growth. It’s best to choose a different spot that’s at least three feet away for a new tree, or wait at least a year and thoroughly amend the soil before you plant.

The Mount Airy, MD homeowners’ guide to arboricultural services

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.