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Avatar for Arbor Barber, Inc.
Arbor Barber, Inc.
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Northfield, MN and surrounding areas

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In business since 1989

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I cannot recommend Arbor Barber enough!! When the City told us we needed to remove 3 ash trees within a month we stressed about the cost. Arbor Barber pricing was well below other estimates. They were able to get us in well before the deadline. The crew worked fast and efficiently, and could not have been more pleasant. They even trimmed some additional trees when they were out here. We are so happy with the work and the price. We will definitely use again."
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Response time7 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Total Turf Maintenance LLC
4.9(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming+1 more

Serving Northfield, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"After years of inconsistent and unsuccessful DIY lawn care, I decided to bring in the experts. Their fertilizer is custom mixed for our area and it proves to be worth every penny as my lawn looks new again. I will continue to use Total Turf for my lawn care, landscaping, and snow removal needs going forward and recommend them to anyone looking for the same"
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Response time8 hrs
Response rate96%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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J & J All Seasons Lawn Care, LLC
4.5(
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Northfield, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We start work at 6:00 am and have had problems with previous snow plowers getting the parking lot clear early enough. J&J All Seasons has it ready on time and is done very well."
Response time1 day
32 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by45%of homeowners
Apex Arbor & Lawn
5.0(
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Trimming

Serving Northfield, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Dwight and his team at Arbor Tree & Lawn Services completely transformed my rental property. After nearly 15 years of tenant occupancy, the landscaping was severely overgrown and the house had almost disappeared behind trees and bushes. Dwight brought a vision, incredible knowledge, and a hardworking team. They trimmed trees, reshaped shrubs, rebuilt landscape beds, installed fresh mulch, planted flowers, and added beautiful boulders that made the property look like a model home. Neighbors constantly ask who did the work, and my wife says the landscaping now looks better than our own home. Dwight is professional, honest, resourceful, and goes far beyond what is expected. I have no doubt his work increased the value of my property. Highly recommended."
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Pruning a tree is a yearly DIY job that involves removing small dead branches, leaves, and blooms to help the tree grow bigger and stronger. You can often complete the job with basic home gardening tools. Trimming a tree, however, removes larger sections to control the direction the tree grows in and protects your home, utility wires, and yard from potentially dangerous branches.

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.

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.

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.

Finding a reliable arborist starts with researching specialists in your area and checking their licensing and certifications. Use online resources like the Better Business Bureau (BBB) to conduct research on each company. Next, contact the arborist and ask the following questions to see whether they are the right fit for your project:

  • Do you handle or specialize in dealing with the issue I’m having?

  • Are you fully insured?

  • Do you have customer references I can call?

  • Do you have any third-party certifications?

  • What equipment and strategies do you plan to use?

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