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Avatar for Maineland Stump Grinding,LLC
Maineland Stump Grinding,LLC
5.0(
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree Stump - Remove - For Business

Serving Alfred, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I placed a request for tree stump removal at my home and received a call back right away. The company Maineland Stump Grinding is professional, courteous and most importantly showed up when they said they would. I would highly recommend this company. They did an excellent job."
Response time3 hrs
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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ER Tree Service
4.6(
258
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - Remove

Serving Alfred, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Amazing! Attention to detail, thorough and fantastic. Trimmed 4 oak trees and some side trees. Very professional, friendly and hard working. From first contact to completed job they were very responsive and kept us informed. Highly recommend them."
Response time2 days
39 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Rodriguez tree service
4.9(
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+5 more

Serving Alfred, ME and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Excellent, efficient, professional service! I highly recommend Rodriguez Tree Service. They kept me informed of the entire process of cutting down 3 dead trees on my property. Even provided photos of the work. I am very pleased."
Two old pine
Tree removal
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Storm branches
Tree services

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3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Vision Landscaping, INC.
4.3(
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Tree Stump - Remove

Serving Alfred, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Vision is great to work with! They exceeded my expectations on a walkway and garden bed rebuild. I plan to hire them again in the spring to do another walkway install in the back yard and for shrub planting."
Statement Pieces
Unexpected Value
Estate Gardening
Fire Pit
A thousand cuts

+3

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

No. Topping a tree refers to severely cutting down all its major branches and tree in a straight line. It was once recommended for streetside deciduous trees but has fallen out of practice. Topping leads to many problems, removing so much of the tree that many trees struggle to survive and become much more vulnerable to insects and diseases. Also, it doesn’t really help tree growth as once assumed and often leads to an ugly appearance of many sprouting stems in competition to become new main branches.

Peach trees grow to be about 25 feet, so keep this in mind for pruning as well. If you plan to DIY, you’ll need to be comfortable working on a ladder. Without pruning, peach tree branches can sprawl nearly as wide as the tree grows tall, so make sure to plan pruning sessions at least once per year in the spring for controlled growth. And if you’re working on a ladder, be sure to follow all safety precautions, especially if you’ll be dealing with falling branches.

When a palm tree no longer produces new fronds and old fronds start turning yellow-brown, that’s a sign the tree is dying. However, transplanted palm trees can show these signs for the first several months as they re-establish themselves. It’s best to keep watering and not give up on the palm tree until a couple of seasons have passed and you’re sure it’s not coming back to life.

Yes, it is highly recommended to remove tree stumps. Leaving them in the ground can lead to several problems, as they are not only unsightly but can also reduce your property's value. Stumps can obstruct landscaping plans, make mowing difficult, and hinder new growth. More importantly, they are prime breeding grounds for pests like termites, ants, and mice, which can spread to your home and cause costly damage to its wood and foundation. Stumps also attract fungi and diseases that can infect other healthy trees and plants in your yard. As a stump decays, it might sprout new, unwanted shoots. While removing a stump is an investment, it prevents these potential issues and enhances the safety, health, and appearance of your landscape.

Yes, pruning makes trees stronger because it fosters proper growth, weight distribution, and balance of the crown. By increasing the structural integrity of the tree through pruning, it’s less likely to experience disease, pests, broken limbs, and storm damage. Pruning the right branches and limbs is key to improving a tree’s strength and balance.

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