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

Serving Saint George, 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
158 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Tree Pirates
5.0(
13
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree Stump - Remove - For Business

Serving Saint George, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Dan did a beautiful job trimming my very large hedge and an arborvitae shrub. He was an excellent communicator, easy to schedule, had the correct equipment for the job, worked efficiently, and charged a fair price. This was a small job and he was quite willing to take it. I look forward to having him back for landscaping, lawn, and garden related jobs as needed."
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Natural stairs
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Natural stairs
Title garden bed

+5

Response time1 day
Response rate93%
Recommended by8%of homeowners
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Canopy Tree Service Inc
5.0(
6
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+3 more

Serving Saint George, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Robbie Shaw is a gentleman and truly helpful. He does not make you feel nervous about large projects and is cost effective. He cleans up after his job professional. He is also a very nice person. I highly recommend him."
Response time4 hrs
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Blue spruce fence and deck
4.7(
34
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Saint George, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Blue Spruce Property Management was super helpful in removing 3 trees in close proximity to my building! They were the most reasonably priced among all of the other quotes I received. They also were the most prompt in their ability to schedule in a timely manner! Mostly, I appreciated that they were very confident about how they would remove the trees without the need for cranes or other heavy equipment that wouldn't have fit in my driveway. This father/son duo traveled an hour away to help us out. Thank you guys for everything!"
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+23

Response time2 days
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Maine Treekeepers LLC
5.0(
4
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming+1 more

Serving Saint George, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Andrew, Kyle and Sam were easy and flexible to work with, professional and had a significant knowledge base. They used arborist theory to teach me about types , how much, and when to cut trees. They worked with me on cleanup so space was left relatively clean. These were probably century old trees on an island so there were challenges which were all met. I am happy to use them again."
tree removal
vista pruning
tree planting
owl house installation
deadwooding

+31

Response time8 hrs
Response rate98%
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Whether you should remove the roots of a dead tree depends on whether they’re damaging nearby areas. For instance, if the roots continue to grow near sidewalks, driveways, or the foundation of your home, they can cause damage. If you want to plant something else in that spot, removing the roots can make it easier for the new tree or plant to grow.

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.

There are two types of arborists: certified and consulting. A certified arborist is licensed and equipped to provide tree pruning, planting, fertilizing, monitoring, transplanting, treatment, and removal services. A consulting arborist specializes in tree appraisals, diagnosing problems and recommending treatments for illnesses. However, they will not provide these services themselves. Most consulting arborists are certified arborists who can refer you to a tree service that can administer the correct treatments.

The best time to cut down a tree is during its dormant season, typically in winter or early spring, after all the leaves have fallen. Removing a tree during this period is advantageous for several reasons. Frozen ground helps secure the tree stump, protects the surrounding landscape from damage, and reduces the risk of the tree falling in an unintended direction. With the leaves gone, there is less risk of the tree's foliage getting tangled with other trees. Additionally, since this is often a slower season for tree services, you may be able to hire a professional at a lower rate. This dormant period is also the best time for tree trimming.

Generally, you’ll want to prune back the trunk by 1 to 2 feet each year to promote bushy growth. Doing so concentrates vegetative buds closer to the bottom of the tree, where you can easily harvest fruit. For side shoots that are a year old, leave at least six leaves. 

Never remove more than 30% of a tree’s foliage during pruning—even if your tree is really overgrown. Removing this much foliage at a time could kill your tree.

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