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ER Tree Service
4.6(
258
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Serving Wells, ME and surrounding areas

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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
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Rodriguez tree service
4.9(
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Serving Wells, ME and surrounding areas

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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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+82

Response time8 hrs
Response rate99%
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Black Majic Sealcoating, Inc.
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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

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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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A thousand cuts

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Arborists questions, answered by experts

You can use a chainsaw, but it won’t remove the entire stump or root ball and is not a recommended method. It takes quite a bit of physical work to achieve and will likely dull or ruin your chainsaw. Instead, consider using salt, herbicide, light deprivation, boiling water, stump grinding, or burning to kill a tree stump. These methods allow you to kill a stump using minimal machinery and physical exertion.

Late August, September, and mid-October are the ideal months for planting a young tree. However, the best time to plant a tree ultimately depends on when the weather transitions to fall-like conditions and eventually winter frost. As long as the hottest days of summer have passed and the ground hasn’t frozen yet, you can still successfully plant trees.

There are a few instances in which removing a tree is the best option. You might do this if the tree looks to be a major danger—potentially falling onto your home, your car, or other parts of your property—or it’s diseased beyond repair. A tree that is growing too close to your house might need to be removed to prevent mold growth.

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.

A tree growing close to a house can pose several risks, but removal isn't always the only or best solution. Potential problems include roots growing into the foundation and causing structural cracks, branches damaging the roof or promoting moss growth, and debris clogging gutters, which can lead to water damage. Trees can also provide access for pests and encourage mold. However, a small, healthy tree may not be a problem, and for larger, established trees, strategic trimming can be a cheaper and more beneficial alternative to removal. It is generally recommended to take action for trees within 10 to 20 feet of your home, especially if they are unhealthy or encroaching. Your best bet is to consult a professional arborist who can assess the specific situation and provide expert advice.

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