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Roadrunner Landscaping & Maintenance
3.9(
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Tree Removal - For Business

Serving Salem, NM and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Santiago was a pleasure to work with. He and his staff were professional, courteous, and experienced. They did an excellent job landscaping the front bed, interior patio and back patio garden. I recommend Roadrunner Landscaping & Maintenance highly."
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+46

Response time7 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Southwest Tree Services Las Cruces
4.9(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+3 more

Serving Salem, NM and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They showed up on time, early actually. Did the work quickly and efficiently. Everything was cleaned up afterward. A total professional job."
South West Tree Service
South West Tree Service
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South West Tree Service
South West Tree Service

+36

Response time3 hrs
Response rate97%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Green Leaf Landscaping
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Trees & Shrubs - Treat, Protect and MaintainTrees & Shrubs - Treat, Protect and Maintain - For Business

Serving Salem, NM and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

"George has taken excellent care of all my landscaping needs for about 12 years now. He is a hard working, dependable, honest, pleasant man!! He takes pride in his work & it shows...I do not hesitate to recommend his services to neighbors & friends."
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South West Tree Service
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Salem, NM and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Josh did a most excellent service...Very knowledgeable and practices safety. He was very efficient and precise. Excellent communication. Very professional. He is HIGHLY, recommended and would definitely call on him again. Not job is too small or large for this company. Once again, I highly recommend!"
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

There are several methods to hollow out a tree stump, and the best one depends on your tools, experience, and priorities. Common methods include using a chisel and hammer, a chainsaw, or burning.

  • Chisel and Hammer: This is often considered the easiest approach for those with limited tools or experience, though it is the most time-consuming.

  • Chainsaw: Using a chainsaw is the fastest method, but it comes with significant safety risks, especially for inexperienced users.

  • Burning: This can be an effective method, but it is not recommended unless you can first drill holes into the stump. Without holes, the stump will be difficult to light and may not burn completely through.

A power drill with at least a ⅜-inch diameter bit can make the job quicker and easier, regardless of the primary method. While you can use a chisel or chainsaw without a drill, it will require more time and effort. Always wear protective goggles and thick gloves, as splinters are an inevitable risk.

Trees should be pruned every two to five years, depending on its age and type. Young trees should be inspected and pruned every two to three years. Mature trees should be inspected and trimmed every three to five years, and fruit trees should be pruned annually with a careful eye on seasonal growth. Evergreens typically don’t need pruning, unless branches or limbs are damaged, diseased, or harboring pests.

Generally, you should prune around 20% of an apple tree’s growth—and never more than 30%. This means that if you have a severely overgrown tree, it can take a few seasons to prune it back enough to produce the healthiest fruit. 

If you’re dealing with a newly planted or juvenile tree, hold off on pruning beyond the initial shaping. Wait at least a couple of seasons into fruit production since pruning can increase the number of water sprouts and unproductive foliage.

Poison oak is similar to poison ivy in that it's in the same family of plants. Poison oak is identifiable by its rounded-off leaves and hairy leaf texture. Tree-climbing varieties live primarily in western states while low-growing poison oak bushes occupy the eastern states. Treat poison oak like poison ivy to get rid of it permanently.

Trees that flower in the spring—like dogwood, cherry, magnolia, and pear—should not be pruned during the winter. These spring-flowering plants grow buds on old growth, so you’ll actually remove what would’ve been gorgeous flowering foliage. Instead, wait to prune until right after they bloom, when the flowers fade.

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