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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

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Emergency services offered

"When Arborist Mr. Paul Fox confirmed that our beloved apple tree's days were numbered we knew it was time to bring it down. Mr. Fox really knows his trees and answered all my questions in detail. We also had some pines that needed trimming. The price was very fair. The crew did a great job, worked quickly, and were very nice. They left us a good bit of firewood and even stacked it in kind of a semi Stonehenge layout that we loved. I highly recommend Ballard Enterprises for any and all tree service!!"
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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

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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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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

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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 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

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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

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!

In most ways, palm trees are incredibly low-maintenance. They don’t need a ton of water—which is why they’re so beloved in desert regions—and they basically prune themselves. But they do need an ample supply of sunlight and to be in soil that will allow for proper drainage so that their roots don’t become waterlogged and at risk of developing illnesses.

If the plant begins to wilt, develop spots, or change color, these could all be signs that your palm tree has a disease. But a few basic treatments, like pruning and applying fungicide, will usually be more than enough to return it to perfect health.

Sudden oak death and oak wilt are different diseases. Oak wilt first shows up in tree leaves while sudden oak death affects the branches and trunk. However, as symptoms in both can overlap, it’s best to consult a professional arborist tree expert for a proper diagnosis and development of a treatment plan.

DIY pruning is possible for small trees and shrubs with basic tools. However, for larger trees, more hazardous removals, or to ensure proper pruning techniques are used, it is recommended to hire a professional for safety.

The amount of time it takes for a tree trunk to rot depends on several factors, including the tree’s size, species, and environmental conditions. It can take anywhere from a few years to several decades for a tree’s trunk to rot. A tree stump, on the other hand, can take up to 10 years to disappear after it’s decayed naturally.

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