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G & L Tree Service Company
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Serving Sterling, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

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Welcome to G & L Tree Service! We are fully insured and equipped to make sure the job is done right. We handle everything from tree and shrub trimming to tree and stump removal. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today. We look forward to working with you! My direct (Cell) # is 989 992 2335. Leonard Leavens

Response time1 day
Response rate86%
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THE MULLET EXPRESS, LLC
4.9(
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Serving Sterling, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

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We have the experience and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. The Mullet Express strives to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being on customer satisfaction.

Response time4 hrs
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Recommended by75%of homeowners
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NATO Tree Service
5.0(
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Serving Sterling, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

NATO Tree Service is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Response time4 days
Response rate92%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Andy's Tree Svc
4.4(
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Serving Sterling, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 1962

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Full Service Company also available in the counties of, Kent, Mecosta, Newaygo, osceola, Canadian Lakes, and Montcalm. We are available 24hrs and Fully insured. We remove trees, stumps, shrubs. We also do tree bracing and repair, trimming and clean up. Senior discounts avaiable. Call for free estimates.\nAdditional phone number- 1-800-982-4540

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Fresh Coast Tree Care
5.0(
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Serving Sterling, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

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We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service, that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate, with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large, or small the job!!

Response time5 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Foxy's Tree Care
5.0(
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Serving Sterling, MI and surrounding areas

We are a residential tree company that does tree trimming, full tree removal, canopy reduction, pruning, stump grinding and more. We are here for any of your tree care needs. We are owner operated I have been doing tree work since 2010. My business offers free estimates and customer friendly pricing. We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

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Recommended by100%of homeowners
Grinders Property Maintenance & Logistics
4.4(
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Serving Sterling, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your property with respect and care. We offer tree trimming and removal services that are customizable to the needs of the home or business owner. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

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Response time1 day
Response rate90%
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Here Today Gone Tomorrow Tree Service
4.3(
5
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Serving Sterling, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our major focus is on the quality our work and producing outstanding results. We are committed to creating a level of value unmatched by any of our competitors. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

Response time5 hrs
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

You should prune ornamental trees once every other year after the fruit has matured and begun to drop. You should also prune out dead branches whenever you see them. Pruning too often can stimulate more growth, especially in faster growing varieties like Bradford pears.

Generally, you’ll want to avoid pruning more than 25% of the tree’s canopy at one time. While pruning your tree is important, it’s possible to do it too often or to go too far. Again, this is why hiring a tree trimming pro to do the work is wise. However, if you do decide to DIY, going slow and trimming gradually is the name of the game.

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.

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.

Dutch elm disease can’t harm humans. In fact, according to Cal Fire, bark beetles aren’t even typically dangerous to trees unless that tree is already weakened. The problem comes when Dutch elm disease kills a tree. That tree is more at risk of falling and catching fire, which can pose a serious threat.

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