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Avatar for Bromley Tree Service
Bromley Tree Service
4.9(
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Serving Big Rapids, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They did an amazing job and were very easy to contact. Response time was faster than ordering from Jimmy Johns!!! Absolutely happy with everything and would recommend to everyone looking for tree services!!"
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+26

Response time7 hrs
Response rate85%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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D & B Tree Service
4.9(
24
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Serving Big Rapids, MI and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"D&B did a great job! They were great to work with, friendly and helpful. I had a mess with the trees but they just went in there and got the job done. Highly recommend them."
Tree work
Tree work
Tree work
Tree work
Tree work

+6

Response time4 hrs
Response rate95%
208 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Lyon's Landscaping and Home Hauling
5.0(
23
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Serving Big Rapids, MI and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"When contacted we were told they could do the job that very day! Unbelievable quick service from anyone we've ever hired! Friendly, professional, and aimed to please. The price was right. too. A small "grabber" was used to fit into a narrow space between houses and picked up the tree limbs, etc, successfully."
Response time8 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Ned's Home & Lawn Maintenance
5.0(
32
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Serving Big Rapids, MI and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My lawn has never looked so great. Ned’s home & lawn team were professional and on time. I couldn’t be happier with the service they provide. It’s rare to find a company this consistent, courteous and committed to quality. They have offered seasonal tips and cleaned up throughly after their visits. Top- notch lawn care!"
Lighting fixture update
Lighting fixture update
Lighting fixture update
Lighting fixture update
Lawn Care

+1

Response time6 hrs
Response rate99%
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Little Joes Landscaping Services LLC
5.0(
13
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Serving Big Rapids, MI and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Customers say: True professional

"Jose and his team did a great job on our yard! We had several areas where we needed old landscaping cleared away and new landscaping added. On the initial consult, Jose went above and beyond, walking the property and brainstorming options with me. Once we decided on a few projects, Jose and his team knocked it out efficiently and beautifully. It looks great!"
The Great Wall Of Kim
The Russo Project
The Ahrendt Landscape Renovations
Creager Project 2024
The Great Wall Of Kim

+113

Response time9 hrs
Response rate94%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Genesis Carpentry and Woodworks LLC
5.0(
5
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Serving Big Rapids, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Johnny was very helpful and came over on short notice to help me cut down a large tree. He was very helpful throughout the process and easy to work with."
Stump grinding
Stump grinding
Stump grinding
Stump grinding
Stump grinding

+5

Response time2 hrs
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Rock salt or Epsom salt can damage and kill tree roots over several weeks and can even assist in removing the tree's stump. However, you need to drill holes or cut into the stump and surface tree roots to inject them properly with the salt. Repeat the process every two weeks until the roots visibly rot away.

Light-bark trees are most notorious for producing lots of sap when wounded. These varieties include maples, birches, poplars, dogwoods, magnolias, and elms, and they will bleed more when the trees are dormant. That’s why it’s a good idea to prune them in the summer months rather than waiting until winter.

Most trees can be successfully transplanted while they are young, but pines, walnuts, and some oak tree varieties are more difficult to move because their root systems grow deeper than most other trees. Also, trees adapted to sandy soil with wide root systems like beeches, willows, and aspens are harder to dig out because their roots spread much farther out from the trunk. In these cases, unless the trees are very young and small, it’s a good idea to consult a tree planting professional.

Dead trees are dangerous for several reasons. They are structurally compromised and prone to branch or trunk failure, which can pose a significant safety risk to people, vehicles, and nearby structures. Dead trees can also harbor pests like termites, which may spread to other trees or your home. If a tree died from a disease, it could spread the illness to healthy trees. Additionally, the dry wood is highly flammable, increasing fire risk.

You should avoid cutting off the top of mature cherry trees. This process is called tree topping, and it’s not recommended for cherry trees—or any trees, for that matter. Tree topping removes between one-third to half of the length of the tree trunk, resulting in structurally unsound, fruitless suckers. The only exception is for saplings. Young pie, sour, and tart cherry trees that are over 30 inches tall in the fall or winter before the tree blooms can benefit from heading cuts.

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