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Avatar for Walton Stump Grinding and Property Improvements
Walton Stump Grinding and Property Improvements
5.0(
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Tree Stump - Remove

Serving Lovell, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I had Travis grind stumps for me and loam and reseed the area afterward. He was very accommodating, punctual, and polite. He did wonderful work, even spreading the wood chips, creating a lovely path in the woods. I would highly recommend their services!"
Storm Damage - After
Storm Damage - Before
Yard Stumps - Before
Yard Stumps - After
Stump Removal

+3

Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Sapphire Land and Tree
4.9(
19
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Lovell, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Sapphire Forestry could not have been more professional. Extremely knowledgeable with cutting down trees and helpful in every way. I would definitely hire again if the need was there. Thank You Trevor."
Tree Climbing
Forestry Mulching
Dead Elm 1
Dead Elm 2
Dead Elm 3

+1

Response time1 day
Response rate90%
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Late winter is ideal, but if you’re pruning apple trees in the spring, prune them as early as possible in the season. You want to ensure your tree is just creeping out of dormancy and hasn’t started pushing out new growth. If you prune your tree too late into spring, you generally won’t see results until the following year.

That said, there’s no pruning season for unhealthy growth. Remove dead, dying, or diseased branches as soon as you notice them, regardless of the time of year.

You may be looking to identify maple trees to use for home improvement projects. In that case, you can tell hard maples by looking at their leaves. Leaves will have a U-shaped dip, or sinus, between the points, or lobes, of the leaves. Leaves of soft maples tend to have V-shaped sinuses.

If you already have the cut wood in front of you, look for a light, uniform color to identify hard maple wood and check for variations of red, gray, or brown streaks and an overall darker color in soft maple wood.

If tree branches cross well into your property line, in many cases, these branches become part of your property, and you can trim them up until your neighbor’s property line. However, this issue will vary based on local ordinances, so you should do your research before making any decisions. Better yet, speak with your neighbor about how to handle any tree issues. 

If you don’t mind the branches, you can leave them be, but if they’re becoming a hazard, it’s definitely worth having a conversation.

Aside from removing dead or diseased branches, you should prune your trees somewhere between every one and three years. Some people—particularly commercial farmers—prune their apple trees yearly to produce higher yields. This is the best way to promote tree health. That said, the average homeowner can get away with hard-pruning their mature apple tree every other year or every three years. 

If a tree stump is removed properly, the chances of a tree growing back are low. However, if a tree has a robust root system, roots can sometimes sprout and someday grow into a tree. The chance of regrowth will depend on several factors such as the type of tree, soil quality, and strength of the root system. In general, it is not recommended to plant a tree where a stump was removed.

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