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Avatar for Shaddai Landscaping LLC
Shaddai Landscaping LLC
5.0(
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Serving Santa Cruz, NM and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"The most incredible people Iâ ve ever worked with. They were beyond professional. They tried so hard to please. They cleaned up extremely well when they were finished and made sure everything was performed for the customer. The price was more than reasonable. I would hire these people again and highly recommend them for your tree service."
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Fencing
Fencing

+20

Response time5 hrs
Response rate99%
29 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Montoya Landscaping & Maintenance
4.7(
93
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Serving Santa Cruz, NM and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mr. Montoya met me at my house, the project site to give me a quote on the day and time he said he would. We talked about which trees needed to be cut down and trimmed up. Leroy gave me a quote for all, we agreed to move forward with the project with a day and time of arrival. Mr. Montoya arrived at said time, did the work agreed upon, cleaned up as he went about, left with the downed trees and limbs. I couldn’t have been happier with the project. I am recommending Montoya Tree Service, Leroy Montoya. Very Professional."
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Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by73%of homeowners
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Cesar's Tree Service & Maintenance
4.7(
61
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Serving Santa Cruz, NM and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Cesar and his crew did an excellent job. We needed 4 fruit trees pruned. All the trees now look beautiful and healthy. The crew thoroughly cleaned up after the job and stacked up wood for us to use in the fireplace this winter. Highly recommend."
Response time3 hrs
Response rate98%
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Alex's Landscaping LLC
5.0(
8
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Serving Santa Cruz, NM and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Alex and his team are amazing!! Alex is responsive, provides timely quotes, is honest and reliable and knows his industry well. He has refurbished my yard, built retainer walks, installed French drains and gutters for a very fair and reasonable price. I’m grateful for his services and will continue to use him!"
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Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Capital Landscape Solutions
4.9(
13
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Serving Santa Cruz, NM and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"These folks (2 men and 1 woman) took care of the tree limbs hanging over our house quickly and efficiently. Plus, they are nice people! Doing business with them was easy. They arrived a bit early and cleaned everything up when they were done. We will most definitely call on them again if we need more work done."
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by69%of homeowners
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Rio Chama Landscapes & Maintenance, LLC
4.8(
6
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Serving Santa Cruz, NM and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Charles and Lorenzo are first-rate, knowledgeable, hard-working professionals. We will have them taking care of our landscaping needs from now on. Charles and Lorenzo were friendly, courteous, and above all professional and efficient. I was very impressed in that after the job had been completed they were more than happy to offer suggestions and advice on how to maintain and take care of minor concerns not associated with the original agreement - talk about establishing goodwill with their clients. Because of the above-mentioned and the overall excellent quality of the work, I will be using High Country Landscaping on a permanent basis."
Response time2 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Coast to Coast Construction
4.2(
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Serving Santa Cruz, NM and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"DJ was fabulous! Did exactly what I wanted. He has a tremendous background in construction, and I highly recommend him. As a person, he's also terrific. Kind, generous, and pleasant to be with."
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Garage Remodel
Garage Remodel
Garage Remodel
Garage Remodel

+14

15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Finding a reliable arborist starts with researching specialists in your area and checking their licensing and certifications. Use online resources like the Better Business Bureau (BBB) to conduct research on each company. Next, contact the arborist and ask the following questions to see whether they are the right fit for your project:

  • Do you handle or specialize in dealing with the issue I’m having?

  • Are you fully insured?

  • Do you have customer references I can call?

  • Do you have any third-party certifications?

  • What equipment and strategies do you plan to use?

No, you cannot throw branches from your neighbor’s tree back into their yard, nor can you discard leaves or other plant matter that originated from their yard back over there if it happens to land in your yard. You are responsible for cleaning up plant matter that made its way into your yard.

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.

Homeowners are usually not responsible for trees that fall on power lines. Power companies usually have utility easements around power lines, which give them the responsibility to maintain any trees within about 15 to 20 feet of the lines.

Using Epsom salt to kill a tree stump typically takes between six and 12 months. While this may seem like a long time, it is significantly faster than the natural decomposition process, which can take up to seven years. This method is a viable DIY option for stumps that do not pose an immediate hazard. If you need a faster solution, you can hire a professional for stump removal or grinding, though this may cause more damage to the surrounding ground.

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