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Avatar for BLADIMIR TREE SERVICE
BLADIMIR TREE SERVICE
5.0(
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+5 more

Serving Rochester, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We highly recommend Bladimir Tree Service! They recently removed one tree and trimmed two others for us. Their team was prompt, courteous, and thorough with their cleanup. We absolutely recommend them."
Tree Service Project
Tree Service Project
Tree Service Project
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+78

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Timber Beast Tree Service
4.8(
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Tree Removal

Serving Rochester, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This company is top notch. Price was fair, the crew was efficient, they were constantly cleaning up debris, they made me feel comfortable they knew their job and I made the right decision in hiring them. I had 2 very large trees including one close to power lines. Would definitely hire this company again and so should you."
Tree Removal and Stump Grinding
Tree Removal
HUGE Cottonwood Removal
Tree Removal and Trimming
HUGE Cottonwood Removal

+11

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Quinonez Tree Service
4.9(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming - For Business+1 more

Serving Rochester, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Great company. If I ever need a tree removed again, I would hire them in a heartbeat. They did a great job, Showed up when they said they would. Cleaned up the site after they were done. Can't say enough about them."
Response time5 hrs
Response rate99%
153 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Garcia Landscape & Tree Service LLC
5.0(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving Rochester, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Garcia Landscape and Tree Service did a fantastic job for us -removing a tree and trimming 7 or 8 other trees ( Maple Trees and Bradford Pears). They were efficient, cleaned up well and made sure we were totally satisfied. I would highly recommend Alex Garcia and his team."
Tree Service
Tree removal
Tree removal
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Independence Tree Care
4.9(
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+5 more

Serving Rochester, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great. Initial call on Monday, work was done on Thursday. Two climbers and two groundsmen with equipment showed up on time. Took approximately 2 hours. Excellent cleanup, left the area in better condition than when they arrived. Even swept the debris from our roof."
Response time2 days
Response rate100%
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

We recommend removing the stump, and grinding is a popular way to do it. You can also dig out small stumps or stumps that have fully decayed instead of grinding them. However, don’t try using acids or fire for killing a tree stump, which is a fire hazard and illegal in many areas.

Leaving the stump alone invites eventual problems, including attracting termites, mold, and fungi.

Completely topping a plum tree is a risky business. Cut too much, and you’ll kill your tree. That said, you do need to trim the top of your tree to encourage bushy growth, maintain your tree’s vase shape, and limit size. 

A plum tree's central leader (or trunk) should never extend more than 3 feet above the highest branch. When you first plant your tree, cut the central leader so it’s 2 to 3 feet tall. As it grows, cut it back 12 to 20 inches until it reaches its desired height. Never prune more than one-third of the new growth.

Tree experts don’t advise against digging through tree roots, but instead encourage caution and consultation with a local arborist to make sure you don’t damage the tree’s structure or interrupt its water or nutrient intake. An arborist can recommend specific practices when digging and help prune the roots or dig a trench for utilities with a tool that can remove soil without touching the tree’s roots.

Bradford pear trees bloom in early spring with small white flowers. They typically flower for at least two weeks. In bloom, these trees often emit a foul-smelling odor that’s often compared to rotting fish. Bradford pear trees will sometimes bloom in the fall due to drought or other stress-inducing conditions. 

Transporting a fully-grown tree requires heavy equipment, typically specialized for the task. A tree spade is a truck-mounted tool that removes the tree from the ground in one location, transports it, and places it in a new hole in a new location. A combination of mechanized shovels and lifts is necessary to move very large trees, and the exact tools often depend on location and the surrounding area.

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