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Avatar for JK Gardening Lawn & Garden Care
JK Gardening Lawn & Garden Care
5.0(
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Serving Potomac, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"JK Gardening Lawn & Garden Care once again has done a fantastic job for us. They are always prompt with communication, prices are fair, and their work is excellent. Within a week of contacting Kevin, I had someone come out to assess what work I needed and had a crew show up. I asked for additional landscaping work this year, a separate quote was drawn up, approved and scheduled with ease. Thank you for another great experience!"
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.
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3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
J&D Landscaping and Tree Expert
4.6(
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Serving Potomac, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"I hired J&D Landscaping to cut down an old tree, plant new ones, and take care of mulching and grass trimming. Mr. William and his team were amazing! They were professional, efficient, and left my yard looking stunning. Mr. Elvis did an amazing jog! I am happy with the quality of work and highly recommend their services!"
Landscaping
Landscaping
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Landscaping
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Prestige Tree Experts
4.8(
40
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Serving Potomac, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Hands down the most professional company I have ever dealt with. The work was extraordinary and the service was the best of all time. I would highly recommend to anyone needing tree work done."
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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AAA Tree Service
4.7(
156
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Serving Potomac, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 1988

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I highly recommend this tree service company for anyone needing reliable and affordable tree work. The crew was experienced, respectful, and hardworking throughout the entire process. They removed several dangerous branches and made our yard look much more open and beautiful."
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+5

13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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Axcobar Tree Experts
4.9(
35
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Serving Potomac, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Axcobar was great! They were thorough, responsive, and super helpful. They provided a detailed estimate and quickly got to work. We had them trim several trees on our property and remove trees that were too close to the house. We’ve worked with a few tree companies in the past and Axcobar by far was the best we’ve worked with. We definitely recommend and plan to use them again."
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+25

4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Gordon W Frazier Tree Service
4.8(
155
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Serving Potomac, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I am so pleased with the work performed by Gordon. We contacted him for an estimate on removing a few trees and trim some others in our yard. He contacted us and personally came over to give us an estimate. He knows his trees. He has done this work for 30 years and it's a family business which we love working with small family businesses. We had an ill apple tree - it was not maintained prior to us purchasing the home 8 years ago. We tried to prune it, figure out what ailed it. A number of arborists (other estimate providers) agreed that it was beyond hope and to remove it. We also removed a smaller apple tree (for pollination). We have mimosas which are the weed of trees. I love them for their blooms (they attract butterflies, bees and hummingbirds), but they are so intrusive. Gordon pointed out that one of the mimosas was possible causing an issue with our home due to their roots. We had him remove 2 mimosas and trim a third one (I wanted to keep one for the blooms & bees). What really impressed me was one of the other trees we wanted removed turned out to be a honey locust which Gordon told us was healthy and we should keep it. We did. His price was very fair and reasonable - included the stump removal as well. He was able to come out the following week and complete the job. He told us he would call us sometime the beginning of the week (we were flexible). Gordon called me the day before and asked if the next day was a good day to do the project. Worked for me. He called me in the morning of our appointment to confirm and gave me an estimated time of arrival. He called before the ETA and said he would be delayed and updated his arrival time. They showed up and had the entire job completed in less than 3 hours! These guys were amazing to watch and constantly going. I was impressed. They completely cleaned up the debris - looked even better than it did before they arrived. I highly recommend Gordon! I was completely satisfied with his work, the communication, his knowledge and his professionalism."
Tree trimming
Removing limbs
Trucks
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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JNO Contractors, LLC
4.9(
37
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Serving Potomac, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did a very good job. They removed a very large tree. They gave me the best price and they did it in one day. There was one minor problem they broke my fiber optic table because he had to use a crane to go all the way over the house because the tree was behind my house. They said that they would pay the damage. Overall, I was happy."
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Response time3 hrs
Response rate91%
50 neighbors recently requested a quote
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O & O Tree Services, LLC
4.7(
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Serving Potomac, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"I've lived in this house since 2002 and always hated having the 9 pine trees on the side of the property so close to the house. Most of the trees were at least 60+ feet tall. Oliver & Oscar presented a VERY reasonable price quote for the complete tree removal to include hauling away all debris, grinding the stumps and hauling away the wood chips. Trust me when I say reasonable price quote, as I've obtained no less than 20 estimates over the years. They left only the chips to fill in the hole that was left from grinding. They presented their license and insurance upon request and reviews were easily found everywhere. They completed the work in just a little over a days time. We could not be happier with the work performed. The crew was very friendly and was happy to talk and answer any questions we had. If I ever need any tree work in the future, I will absolutely, without hesitation call O & O Tree Services again. THANK YOU!"
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+57

Response time12 hrs
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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New Creation Tree Service
5.0(
34
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Serving Potomac, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Did an excellent job at taking down an old Japanese maple tree and cleaning the site afterwards for a very competitive price. I would not hesitate to tecommend them for similar jobs."
Response time4 hrs
Response rate100%
24 neighbors recently requested a quote
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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.

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.

Talking with a septic pro before planting trees near your tank is best to ensure the roots won’t interfere with your septic system. However, there is an easy way to figure out where to plant a tree—but you’ll need to know how tall it can get when it’s fully grown. For instance, if the tree can reach 50 feet, plant it at least 50 feet from your septic system.

Signs include dead branches, growth over structures, diseases, pests, or roots impacting hardscapes.

The best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

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