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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 Shady Side, 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 Shady Side, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"It went great. We are very pleased. Jose and his crew arrived promptly and went to work. He and his crew did a beautiful job trimming, pruning, shaping and mulching and were very efficient. They removed all debris from the site when done.. They were very professional, pleasant, and neat! I have already asked them for a quote to do future projects and look forward to working with them again."
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+48

Response time7 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Barton's Tree Care, LLC
4.4(
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Serving Shady Side, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 1989

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"After explaining to Ed what we wanted, he spent time going over what the project entailed and provided a reasonable estimate. Ed's crew was meticulous in determining which branches needed to be trimmed. We are pleased with the outcome and would highly recommend Barton's Tree Care."
Response time1 day
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Alfaro Construction
4.8(
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Serving Shady Side, 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 Shady Side, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 1987

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired Baumann's Lawn and Landscape to fix my front lawn. The soil was mostly clay and sand and covered in weeds. They killed and removed all the vegetation, tilled the soil, brought in new topsoil, conditioned/fertilized, and then laid sod. The crew was fast, efficient, polite, and did an amazing job (hopefully this site allows me to upload photos after writing this). The work was done in 3 separate days and took less than 2 weeks from the initial phone call to the finished installation. The price is what you would expect for this level of work and that much sod (sod is not cheap). They're not over-priced but it's not Bob's discount landscaping either. You'll get your money's worth for your project. Baumann's will be my #1 choice for future landscape projects."
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+2

Recommended by97%of homeowners
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JLD Landscaping
5.0(
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Serving Shady Side, 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 Shady Side, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

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

If you’re planning on keeping the tree, unless the roots are invasive, there’s no need to remove them, as doing so can cause damage to the tree. If the tree has been cut down and the stump and roots are left, grinding and removing the stump can cause root decay for some species. For other species, the stump and roots will need to be removed to prevent pests, disease, and possible tree regrowth.

Unfortunately, most of the time you’re out of luck if a neighbor’s tree blocks your view. You don’t have a right to a view, so if you have a tree that’s near the property line but on your neighbor’s property, you can’t cut it to be able to take in a majestic mountain or a beautiful sunrise. In some communities, however, there are ordinances protecting scenic views. Checking into your local laws can help you determine your rights in this situation.

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.

If you don’t trim your palm trees, you can expect several negative outcomes, including:

  • Unhealthy palm trees attract pests, diseases, and fungi 

  • Dead falling fronds can cause severe injury or damage to your home, pedestrians, or cars

  • Dead palm branches are flammable and can catch fire, especially during a lightning storm

There are two types of arborists: certified and consulting. A certified arborist is licensed and equipped to provide tree pruning, planting, fertilizing, monitoring, transplanting, treatment, and removal services. A consulting arborist specializes in tree appraisals, diagnosing problems and recommending treatments for illnesses. However, they will not provide these services themselves. Most consulting arborists are certified arborists who can refer you to a tree service that can administer the correct treatments.

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