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Avatar for Zuhlke Tree Service
Zuhlke Tree Service
4.9(
91
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Stump - Remove+2 more

Serving Bar Harbor, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They were skillful and very professional, and certainly know their business. The crew was very careful about our buildings and power lines and solved some extremely worrisome tree problems for us. Their cost was a little high, but I guess that's what you have to pay for good technology and safe, skillful, energetic work!"
Some big rounds
Handy little tree cart
We didn't put it there, but we got it off
Early bird gets the worm. Clean roadside job site.
Really they should sell this saw with a cape

+3

Response time2 days
162 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Starling Treescapes
5.0(
9
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTrees & Shrubs - Treat, Protect and Maintain+3 more

Serving Bar Harbor, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Matt did a great job. We had several very large trees that needed to be removed from the woods around our home. Some were dead and some had begun to block our solar panels. Matt is a knowledgeable and experienced arborist and very safely and carefully laid the trees down exactly where he planned them to. Debris was gathered up and taken away. I couldn't be more pleased and, as a bonus, our solar panels are putting out a lot more electricity. I would happily recommend Starling Treescapes to anyone."
Rigging
Stihl Chainsaws
Tree Removals
Maple
Piece by piece

+3

Response time1 day
38 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Jarrod Burns Tree Service
5.0(
6
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Tree TrimmingTree Removal

Serving Bar Harbor, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

"Jarrod took down a very large 150 plus yr old pine tree that towered above the roof of our house! He is a pro for sure. He dropped it right where it needed to go and made it look way too easy! I recommend him highly for any tree service. His price is more than fair for his experience and skill."
Past tree jobs
Past tree jobs
Past tree jobs
Past tree jobs
Past tree jobs

+6

Response time3 hrs
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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true north property maintenance
5.0(
1
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree Stump - Remove - For Business

Serving Bar Harbor, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

hello my name is colby hamor, i am 21 years old and just starting up my own business as of summer of 25', i do lawn care- spring and fall cleanups, mowing, mulching sticks and leaves. stump grinding and downed tree cleanup. junk removal- house clean outs, scrap, trash.

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Sons Of Thunder Tree Service
5.0(
21
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming+1 more

Serving Bar Harbor, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Jessie came out and gave us a quote and was here doing the work the next day. Took down two large spruce trees that have had us concerned due to the proximity to buildings. We highly recommend them."
tree removal
removal
trim
removal
maple

+19

Response time4 hrs
Response rate88%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

The fastest ways to remove a tree stump are by grinding it or burning it.

Stump grinding is often the quickest method, with professionals able to chip away a stump and its roots within a single session. You have the option to hire a professional stump removal service or rent a stump grinder to do it yourself. However, it's important to note that these machines can be large, difficult to transport, and dangerous to operate without prior experience. For safety reasons, hiring a local arborist or landscape specialist is often recommended.

Burning is another fast option. Before you begin, check your local burn laws. The process involves drilling holes into the stump, filling them with vegetable oil, and waiting 24 to 48 hours. Afterward, you can add charcoal bricks to the surface and light the fire, which must be attended at all times.

For a more affordable but much slower alternative, you can use potassium nitrate pellets to accelerate the natural decomposition process. This method typically takes four to six months.

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.

Palm trees are unique in that their roots don't grow straight down; they grow horizontally. Typically, palm tree roots go down between 12 and 36 inches deep. The roots grow far and wide from the base of the palm tree to absorb as much water and soil nutrients as possible. In addition, the horizontal roots are also very strong—keeping palm trees stable and helping them sway during storms.

Most jobs take 2-8 hours, but extensive trimming may take multiple days.

You can use a felling ax to chop down a tree by following the same prep and steps as a chainsaw, but be prepared to use some muscle. For trees bigger than 7 inches in diameter, it can take some time and serious strength to cut down a tree using just an ax. 

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