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A Cut Above Lawn Service
4.5(
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Serving Portales, NM and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very professional and great customer service! We actually had them build us a deck in our courtyard first and it turned out beautifully. The fence, we originally contacted them for, will be the next project. We will be using this business for other future projects, too. We highly recommend them. Jeremy and his staff are very hard workers and he truly cares about the end results. Looking forward to working with him again. Thank you!"
Response time1 day
Response rate91%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Out of Bounds, Inc.
4.9(
14
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Serving Portales, NM and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"This was the Best crew and Best company we have ever worked with. So impressed with the professionalism and attention to detail. The crew went above and beyound installing and cleaning up the artificial grass project. Looks so natural. They even arranged the garden boarder with perfection and artistry. The administration was also a pleasure to work with."
Response time2 days
Response rate89%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Steer Clear Services LLC
5.0(
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Serving Portales, NM and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"This company was very professional. The work that was done is amazing. The project was completed in a timely manner. Everything that I wanted done was done right. They even cleaned up after themselves. The piece of property that I needed cleaned up had weeds that were peeking over a 6ft fence. It would have been impossible for me to accomplish this project. I cannot stress enough how hard this company worked. The owner was polite and friendly. He came out to personally make sure I was pleased with the work."
Response time3 days
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Family Tree
5.0(
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Serving Portales, NM and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jeff showed up to provide our estimate and was ready and willing to start the job immediately. His prices are extremely competitive, and he did a great job in trimming our tree as well as the clean up. Jeff is very nice, professional, and a pleasure to do business with. We definitely recommend him!"
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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True Care Services
4.7(
17
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Serving Portales, NM and surrounding areas

In business since 1991

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"True and his crew did a great job. They cleared several dangerous large branches that were hanging over my neighbors fence. We are very happy with their work."
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Recommended by80%of homeowners
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TreeTec Solutions
5.0(
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Serving Portales, NM and surrounding areas

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Elijah has done several jobs for us. Tree trimming and shrubs and weed spraying. His work ethic is second to none and he and his team always go the extra mile to ensure that we are constantly pleased with the results. We are very pleased with the outcome of all of our work done by Elijah and his team. We would highly recommend him and his team."
Full Tree Removal
Response time1 day
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Yes, healthy and well-placed large trees can boost property value by an average of 3% to 15%. They improve curb appeal, offer energy savings through shade and wind protection, and are often considered by appraisers during home valuation. On the flip side, removing dead or hazardous trees can also increase value by eliminating safety risks. For the biggest return, choose low-maintenance, native species that thrive in your climate.

Although the terms tree trimming and tree pruning are used interchangeably, they are very different types of tree maintenance. Tree trimming involves enhancing the appearance of your tree by removing unruly branches, providing your tree with ample sunlight and nutrients and prevents unsightly overgrowth. 

Tree pruning helps keep your trees disease-free. This process removes unhealthy growths, dead branches, and other unhealthy parts of the tree. It’s more common for deciduous and ornamental trees but not so common for evergreen trees. To determine which method you need, discuss it with a tree trimming specialist.

You’ll want to have your palm trees trimmed during the spring, ideally in May, before hurricane season sets in, which generally takes place during the late summer. Palm trees grow fastest over the summer months. You’ll also want to trim your palm trees when you notice:

  • Brown fronds 

  • Dry leaves

  • Flower pods

  • Fruit

  • Fronds overgrown in power lines

  • Frond encroaching upon your neighbor’s home or yard 

  • Visible damage from a storm

Pruning trees during the summer can be a bad idea because the new growth will take place during the hottest months of the year, which can stress your tree out. Similarly, pruning during the early fall can be a bad idea, too, because you’d be stimulating new growth when most trees are aiming to go dormant. 

Pruning recommendations will vary by the type of tree, but generally, waiting until winter to prune your trees is a good idea.

Palm tree stumps can take as long as seven to ten years to rot naturally. Whereas some tree stumps rot within a year, palm trees tend to last longer due to their deep root networks. Chemical rotting (described above) can help speed the process up so your palm tree stumps rot in under two months.

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