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Last update on July 20, 2024

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Avatar for Maineland Stump Grinding,LLC
Maineland Stump Grinding,LLC
5.0(
84
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Serving Wells, 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 time4 hrs
Response rate85%
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ER Tree Service
4.6(
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Serving Wells, 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
28 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Walton Stump Grinding and Property Improvements
5.0(
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Serving Wells, ME and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"From estimate to job completion, I was very happy I connected with Walton Tree Stump Removal. They fit me on schedule promptly. The job was done well and they cleaned yard. I will be using them again."
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Stump Removal

+3

Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Rodriguez tree service
4.9(
16
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Serving Wells, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Timely, fast and professional they came out on a Friday evening to give me a quote. Showed up next morning and the gigantic tree next to the house was gone. Really nice group of guys"
Two old pine
Tree removal
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Tree services

+82

Response time8 hrs
Response rate99%
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Black Majic Sealcoating, Inc.
4.6(
55
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Serving Wells, ME and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Happy to have found a reliable good crew for our business location. Excellent snow removal and salting services!"
Response time1 day
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Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Vision Landscaping, INC.
4.3(
4
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Serving Wells, 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."
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Unexpected Value
Estate Gardening
Fire Pit
A thousand cuts

+3

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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.

In most cases, you should not use a pruning seal on trees after trimming. Applying a sealant can interfere with the tree's natural healing process, and it does not guarantee protection from pathogens. Instead of sealing the cut, the best practice is to support the tree's natural recovery by providing it with plenty of water and a dormant-style fertilizer. However, there are exceptions. Pruning seals may be recommended for very vulnerable species, like elm trees, in areas where dangerous diseases such as Dutch elm disease are prevalent. In these specific situations, the protection offered by a sealant can outweigh its downsides. For advice tailored to your situation, especially after cutting large branches, it is best to consult a local tree trimming professional.

The amount of time it takes for a tree trunk to rot depends on several factors, including the tree’s size, species, and environmental conditions. It can take anywhere from a few years to several decades for a tree’s trunk to rot. A tree stump, on the other hand, can take up to 10 years to disappear after it’s decayed naturally.

You can trim just one side of the tree, especially when that side is growing near something like a power line or a home. Pros will carefully trim the tree back until it is safe from that structure. While this is common, it also needs to be done with the utmost care, as pruning or trimming away at one side of the tree may make it structurally unsound. This instance is yet another where hiring a pro is wise, especially if power lines are involved.

The ideal depth of a tree notch depends on the tree, but it should usually be between 20% and 25% of the tree’s depth. However, if the tree is leaning towards the direction of the notch, it can be cut more shallowly—at as little as 10% of the depth. When the tree is leaning away from the direction it needs to be felled, you can cut deeper, closer to 30%.

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