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Hardwoods Tree Services
4.9(
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Serving Ruidoso, NM and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

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Emergency services offered

"Crag and his team did an excellent job in trimming/pruning my five mature trees. He responded same day to my request for a quote. His communication and knowledge are excellent. His pricing for all services performed was fantastic. The job was completed quickly and in a professional manner. I highly recommend Crag and Hardwoods Tree Service!"
Response time1 day
Response rate85%
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MAD Wildfires
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Serving Ruidoso, NM and surrounding areas

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Michael arrived on time and we discussed what needed to be done. One tree was basic trimming while the other tree was more difficult since it was quite tall with a lot of dead branches. Michael is very knowledgeable and provided guidance in a very respectful manner. He and his crew worked very quickly and efficiently. Their work was exactly what I was looking for. I really appreciated that they cleaned up all of the debris from both trees and chopped the branches into usable size for my fireplace. The charge for the work was very fair. I will definitely call Michael again when I need tree trimming."
Response time1 day
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jav construction
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Serving Ruidoso, NM and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I appreciated how quickly he got back to me and got the job done... He was the owner and it meant a lot... I had barely put the post up and he responded and was at my house within less than an hour. That was pretty cool. Thank you Alex"
Response time4 hrs
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Removing tree stumps is a dangerous and complex job that requires a high level of expertise. Many landscapers specialize in general lawn care and maintenance. But, some may have the proper licensing and qualifications needed to safely remove tree stumps. In most cases, though, landscapers will refer you to a local tree removal or stump grinding company.

If you’re taking down a tree that you don’t suspect is affected by disease or pests and it’s nowhere near your home or other structures, then calling in a tree company should work fine. However, anything more involved means an arborist is a better option. These pros have years of experience with tree removal and can safely take down trees located next to structures, and they have the tools, sanitization equipment, and experience to remove sick or dying trees without infecting nearby trees. 

Firewood tends to be cheaper during the spring and summer. When the demand for firewood is lower during these seasons, many firewood companies offer lower prices and added discounts. In addition, the supply of firewood is typically higher in these months, meaning the quality is typically higher as well.

You can use a chainsaw, but it won’t remove the entire stump or root ball and is not a recommended method. It takes quite a bit of physical work to achieve and will likely dull or ruin your chainsaw. Instead, consider using salt, herbicide, light deprivation, boiling water, stump grinding, or burning to kill a tree stump. These methods allow you to kill a stump using minimal machinery and physical exertion.

If you aren’t sure what you’re doing, be very careful when cutting mature tree roots (roots larger than 2 inches). Root cutting and pruning can affect both a tree’s stability and its ability to nourish itself. Issues during root cutting can result in damage or injury. 

It’s recommended you call in a pro to help, unless it’s a very small tree and you aren’t worried about the prospect of losing the tree.

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