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Avatar for FRIENDLY TREE SERVICE
FRIENDLY TREE SERVICE
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+5 more

Serving Ridgewood, NJ and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"As always, Friendly Tree does not disappoint. I have used them for years. Their arborist John is very knowledgeable and trustworthy. Never steered me wrong. Recommends the right actions with an eye to keeping costs down."
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Response time3 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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El Toro Landscaping & Tree Services
4.7(
59
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+5 more

Serving Ridgewood, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had an excellent experience with this David from El Toro. They were very reasonable with their pricing and provided a clear, written estimate upfront, which I really appreciated. The team was able to schedule the work for the very next day, and they showed up on time ready to go. They worked efficiently and professionally throughout the entire job, and everything was completed exactly as promised. The cleanup afterward was thorough, leaving my property looking great. I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for reliable and professional tree service."
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Response time1 day
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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SavATree - Wyckoff
3.6(
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTrees & Shrubs - Treat, Protect and Maintain+1 more

Serving Ridgewood, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was confident that SavATree had the experience and staff to do the job without error. They pruned the tree I wanted removed and I was happy they wanted to save it. The tree looks great! They also pruned several shrubs and trees in the backyard. Each crew worked quickly and asked if I was satisfied with the work. They cleaned up all debris and showed respect for my flowers beds and solar lights. Hats off to this company and much thanks to arborist James Houck for his follow up."
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Recommended by73%of homeowners
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Beucler Tree Experts LLC
4.9(
27
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Ridgewood, NJ and surrounding areas

In business since 1971

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Chuck from Beucler Tree Experts was great. He called me right away, he came to the house looked everything over and gave me a price right on the spot. His men showed up on time, they were very professional, they cleaned everything up and I would hired them absolutely again. I have already recommended them to friends."
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

We don’t recommend DIY tree trimming for a few different reasons. First, the tools required to trim a tree can be costly, up to $1,100 or more, for the ladders and specialized saws needed. 

Safety is another concern, especially when working with more mature trees. As a guideline, you should only DIY tree trimming when branches are less than two inches in diameter. Any more, and the safety risk becomes too high, which could lead to catastrophe. For this job, it’s safest to let a tree-trimming professional assess the work needed.

There are several signs that may indicate a tree needs to be cut down. These include visible damage to the trunk or branches, a hollow trunk, extensive storm damage, or a significant lean to one side. Other warning signs are pest infestations or the tree growing too close to a house, power lines, or other structures. It is best to hire a professional arborist to inspect the tree, as they can determine if it can be saved or if removal is necessary.

Pruning can impact cold hardiness—but it’s less about the exact temperature and more about temperature variation. Generally, you don’t want to prune trees when there’s a risk of temperatures suddenly dropping from 50 to 60 degrees Fahrenheit to 0 degrees Fahrenheit or below. A tree is most sensitive until 48 hours after it’s pruned.

Usually, trees cannot grow back after their stump has been ground, but some very hearty types of trees can. For example, if you have a black locust or Redford pear, the grinding will need to go deep to prevent them from growing back. Ask your tree service or stump removal expert whether your tree can resprout after its stump is ground down.

Generally, no, tree topping isn’t a good technique, and you should avoid using it in most cases. Tree topping may be the only good option to save a tree following severe damage after a storm, but in most other cases, it’s not the right choice. Tree topping can leave trees vulnerable to disease and further damage, and most pros will suggest against it.

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