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Alex Norzow
4.8(
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Harpswell, ME and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Alex was amazing. His prices are fair, work is quality and he's very efficient. Great customer service and incredibly knowledgeable. He genuinely cares about the preservation of trees and gives honest recommendations. Definitely 5 stars and I highly recommend him!"
Response time3 hrs
Response rate89%
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Wetty's Plowing & Sanding, LLC
4.6(
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+2 more

Serving Harpswell, ME and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Wetty took this job on himself! 7 truckloads of brush taken away in about 6 hours. It was so good my neighbor asked for Wetty's phone number for a friend that needed brush removal."
Response time2 days
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Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Rodriguez Tree Services
5.0(
4
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Tree RemovalTree Trimming

Serving Harpswell, ME and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The expert understood fully what I wanted done, and he performed like a pro. We negotiated a charge for the work done to everyone’s satisfaction. I recommend him for any tree pruning needed"
Response time2 days
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Maine Roots Stump Grinding LLC
5.0(
1
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Tree Stump - Remove

Serving Harpswell, ME and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"I had a great experience with Maine Roots Stump Grinding. Lucas took care of two stumps for me and did an amazing job! Communication was excellent from start to finish. Lucas was friendly, prompt, and easy to work with. Both stump sites look great. What a difference it makes in how my yard looks to have the stumps taken out. I really appreciate the quality of the job and would definitely recommend this service to anyone needing stump grinding."
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

The best way is to start controlling tree height long before it grows too large, via careful pruning through the years. But that’s not always possible. If a tree has become too high or too large, use selective pruning to remove the most troublesome branches, one by one, without topping the tree. Gently shaping a tree like this can, over time, correct problems. You can also find growth inhibitors to spray on a tree to stop it from growing too rapidly, but use these sparingly if at all.

A tree can grow back from its stump, but full regrowth is unlikely (especially for more stubborn conifer trees). Instead, trees are more likely to send up a number of shoots from the dead stump, which will try to develop into primary stems over time. In other words, it will start to look increasingly bushy. The goal of killing and drying out a tree stump is to prevent that from happening, as well as make the stump easier to completely remove.

If executed correctly your tree should survive after being transplanted to a new spot. However, effective transplanting requires six months, careful root pruning, safe transport to the new location, and replanting in prime soil conditions. You’ll also need an appropriately sized root ball for a complete tree transplant. A good rule of thumb is that, for every inch in diameter, your tree’s root ball needs to be around 11 inches. So a tree with a diameter of six inches needs a root ball of approximately 66 inches.

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.

You can use the formula mentioned earlier to calculate the depth of tree roots. Each inch of width of a tree trunk translates to six inches of depth within the root system. Large trees extend anywhere from 2 to 6 feet into the ground, with some magnificent specimens going even deeper.

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