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Avatar for FRIENDLY TREE SERVICE
FRIENDLY TREE SERVICE
4.7(
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Removal - For Business+5 more

Serving Cranford, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They came on time, explained what was to be done (I had met with their arborist prior to this -- so it was confirmation of the excavation, removal and planting), they worked very hard, took care to protect my lawn, cleaned everything up on my property and around the house -- all in record time. By 2:30 pm, I had five large trees that gave me the privacy and beauty I had been dreaming of in my backyard. The next day I put in plantings and it looks like everything has been there for years. It was one of the few projects around my house that turned out better than I even imagined. We had uses Friendly Tree for trimming and removal of trees -- now that I know they plant trees as well, they will be my go to resource for all my tree needs."
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Response time3 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Sage Landscape Contractors & Tree Service
4.8(
26
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Removal - For Business+7 more

Serving Cranford, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They were there bright and early. Removed a fence panel to bring in machinery. Put some kind of padding over grass for machine which avoided damage to lawn. Cut down extreamly large tree and all went well. Hauled away all debris and put fence panel back as previously. Was almost like they were never there. Been through some nightmares with tree contractors before. This was by far the most professionally ran company I have dealt with. I will not bother shopping around again and will call sage for any tree work I need done in the future."
Tree Trimming
Sage Expert Tree Service
Tree Trimming
Tree Trimming
Tree Trimming

+19

Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
Beyond the Leaf Tree & Shrub Experts LLC
4.4(
144
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+3 more

Serving Cranford, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

What makes us different - Education, Planning, and Safety. All of our staff is educated by Penn State in Business, Urban Forestry, and Horticulture to provide extensive knowledge in the tree care industry. Whether you have a mature oak tree, an ornamental dogwood, or a row of arborvitaes that need to be saved, we provide solutions to the toughest problems at a reasonable price. Ursinus College, Boyertown School District, Comfort Inn, and many other customers have used our service to create a safe and enjoyable environment. Call to see if we can help with your trees and shrubs. Thank you for the consideration we look forward to speaking with you.

14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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SavATree - Mountainside
4.1(
56
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Tree RemovalTrees & Shrubs - Treat, Protect and MaintainTrees and Shrubs - Trim or Remove

Serving Cranford, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"SavATree provided a free estimate and some advice on other trees and shrubbery in my yard. They came on time, worked in an efficient manner, accommodated my working in the yard at the same time, and cleaned up afterwards. I would definitely recommend their service. Ed B."
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Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Royal Turf Custom Lawn Care, Inc.
3.5(
8
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Trees & Shrubs - Treat, Protect and Maintain

Serving Cranford, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1978

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Royal Turf Custom Lawn Care, Inc., has been serving North and central New Jersey since 1982. We are a family owned and operated business; we pride ourselves on our outstanding quality of work and excellent customer service. Call us today for all your lawn, tree and mosquito control needs needs!

Response time2 days
24 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Lord & Tree Service
Lord & Tree Service
5.0(
204
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Cranford, NJ and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Luis and Flaco are consummate arborists. Insurance and licenses were presented to me for review at the time of the appraisal. They returned the following day on time to start the work. They efficiently removed the dead limbs, cleaned up the work area and stacked the wood. Although I did not get other appraisals I felt the price was fair for the work that was performed. I whole heartedly recommend Lord & Tree Service. Their professionalism is beyond reproach."
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

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.

In general, trees should be planted no closer than 15 to 20 feet from your foundation. For larger trees with far-reaching roots like maples, oaks, or poplars, a good guide is to plant as many feet from your home as the tree’s height is expected to reach at maturity. Some trees, like elms and willows, should only be planted far from where their roots may encounter sewer or water lines.

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.

Using Epsom salt to kill a tree stump typically takes between six and 12 months. While this may seem like a long time, it is significantly faster than the natural decomposition process, which can take up to seven years. This method is a viable DIY option for stumps that do not pose an immediate hazard. If you need a faster solution, you can hire a professional for stump removal or grinding, though this may cause more damage to the surrounding ground.

Tree removal can be quite expensive, especially for larger projects, but you can use the following tips to help keep costs down:

  • Do the yard cleanup afterward yourself

  • Choose to leave the logs on your property and split them yourself

  • Opt to leave the stump in the ground and tackle stump grinding yourself

  • Pull permits for tree removal, if necessary, to avoid fines

  • Pay to have multiple trees removed at once

  • Remove tree in the late winter or early spring during off-season

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