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Avatar for FRIENDLY TREE SERVICE
FRIENDLY TREE SERVICE
4.7(
400
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Trimming+5 more

Serving Watchung, NJ and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Service was excellent; the arborists lived up to their name - friendly. The person who came out to quote the job was quick yet thorough and gave me some advice on some trees gratis (trees not part of the contract.) they arrived 30 minutes late - outside of a 12:00 to 2:00 window. But the quality work they did made up for that one glitch. I will definitely hire them again next time my trees beg for a clip and trim."
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+5

Response time3 days
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Sami's Landscape & Tree Service LLC
4.6(
122
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Watchung, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Sami came by when promised, gave a quote better than I expected, showed up on the date promised and the time promised! The whole project of 3 tree removals took less time than anticipated and they clean up very nicely. If needed, will definitely use again. I am impressed which hasn't happened with me in a long time. Thank you Sami's Tree Service."
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+20

Response time7 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Fresnos Tree Service LLC
4.9(
15
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+5 more

Serving Watchung, NJ and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"The workmen showed up on time, were friendly, and did a great job removing my trees and cleaning up. Their fee was a very good price. I would recommend them and will use them again for other landscaping projects."
Tree Service Project
Tree Service Project
Tree Service Project
Mirgansville nj
5 small trees removed and 2 trees trimming

+63

Response time10 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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USAF Tree Service
4.7(
296
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Tree Removal

Serving Watchung, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Everything about hiring this team was “TOP DRAWER! Spoke by phone and owner/estimater came next day, gave good quotes with optionality for removing a large Ash tree, two smaller trees and cutting down 7 or 8 branches in various other trees by hand. Day after that 4 huge trucks with tons of equipment and a team of 5-6 guys (including two of the owners sons) showed up at 9:30am and worked their @sses off all day doing exactly what they promised, including stump grinding and protecting surrounding trees and hauling it all off. Near the end, a guy climbed three or four of my trees like a raccoon assisted by someone on the ground to rappel him etc. to trim limbs. I couldn’t be happier with this job and the whole experience. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!"
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Topping a hazardous tree growing over a house...
Lowering a heavy log safely and smoothly...

+25

Response time9 hrs
Response rate95%
74 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Mastership Tree Service
Mastership Tree Service
5.0(
17
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Tree Removal - For BusinessTree TrimmingTree Removal+3 more

Serving Watchung, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was very please with Mastership tree service- came today done in a flash taking away a fallen dead tree. He was very knowledgeable about trees when he came to see the job I called for and that impressed me. Alex keeps his promise by texting or phone and offered a very very affordable price . will defiantly use his service again."
Tree Removal
Tree Removal
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+25

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Sage Landscape Contractors & Tree Service
4.8(
26
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+7 more

Serving Watchung, NJ and surrounding areas

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

Serving Watchung, NJ and surrounding areas

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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.

9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Dying trees and even dead trees can spread diseases to other living trees. There are many different types of tree diseases, so it’s essential to address the issue as soon as possible to prevent the disease from spreading to other healthy trees. If the tree cannot be saved and is infected, you need to have it removed to protect the other trees on your property.

The average tree pruning should take one hour with the right equipment. Light pruning of a small tree may only take around 15 to 20 minutes. Pruning multiple large trees in your yard will probably take several hours, including cleanup. However, tree pruning pros can do this job much faster, so you can rely on pros if you’re short on time.

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.

To maintain trees on a commercial property, perform regular pruning, monitor for diseases, and apply fertilization to promote healthy growth. It is also important to remove any hazardous branches to keep the trees healthy and prevent potential liability issues.

It can be bad to leave a dead stump in the ground. A stump becomes a hefty piece of dead wood in time and eventually (especially with the help of rain) starts to rot. That makes it a locus point for diseases and pesky insects, as well as a bit of an eyesore. It’s best to remove a tree stump completely before it starts to decay, especially before it starts to fall apart. If the tree was removed because of disease, it’s even more important to fully remove the stump if possible.

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