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Avatar for Shaddai Landscaping LLC
Shaddai Landscaping LLC
5.0(
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Stump - Remove

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."
Fencing
Fencing
Fencing
Fencing
Fencing

+20

Response time5 hrs
Response rate99%
29 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Montoya Landscaping & Maintenance
Montoya Landscaping & Maintenance
4.7(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Santa Cruz, NM and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Our neighbors tree was growing over our yard, and causing a real mess. Montoya Land Scaping came out and trimmed it and did a beautiful job and cleaned up after themselves. Leroy also sprayed the tree to keep bugs from getting in it after trimming it. Leroy Montoya was extremely kind and very professional. Any yardwork I need need done in the future. I will definitely call Leroy. I’m very picky, and I would highly recommend Montoya Land Scaping."
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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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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Stump - Remove

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
Avatar for Alex's Landscaping LLC
Alex's Landscaping LLC
5.0(
8
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+3 more

Serving Santa Cruz, NM and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Alex is very thorough and takes pride in his work. He maintains my yards to keep them looking as good as possible. I would definitely recommend him to do anything related to landscaping and irrigation systems. Alex shows up for every job too, not just his hired help. That makes a difference to me."
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Flagstone circle..

+11

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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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+3 more

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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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+3 more

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
Avatar for Coast to Coast Construction
Coast to Coast Construction
4.2(
7
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

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."
Coast to Coast Const
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

Unfortunately, if you cut the top off a palm tree, it will die. Instead of budding or branching out, the top begins to slowly rot. That's why having a professional tree trimming at least twice a year is a good idea. If you don’t have experience with trimming your palm tree, you might accidentally cut the top off, leaving a dead and rotting tree in your wake.

Any cutting of tree roots can hurt or kill a tree, which is why it's recommended you don’t do it unless the roots are damaging or invasive on a nearby structure like your home. You should never cut more than 15 percent of above-ground tree roots at one time. If you have any questions about cutting tree roots, contact your local arborist.

The fastest ways to remove a tree stump are by grinding it or burning it.

Stump grinding is often the quickest method, with professionals able to chip away a stump and its roots within a single session. You have the option to hire a professional stump removal service or rent a stump grinder to do it yourself. However, it's important to note that these machines can be large, difficult to transport, and dangerous to operate without prior experience. For safety reasons, hiring a local arborist or landscape specialist is often recommended.

Burning is another fast option. Before you begin, check your local burn laws. The process involves drilling holes into the stump, filling them with vegetable oil, and waiting 24 to 48 hours. Afterward, you can add charcoal bricks to the surface and light the fire, which must be attended at all times.

For a more affordable but much slower alternative, you can use potassium nitrate pellets to accelerate the natural decomposition process. This method typically takes four to six months.

Professionals use assessments, strategic cuts, specialized equipment, and safety measures to ensure healthy growth or the safe removal of trees or shrubs.

No. Topping a tree refers to severely cutting down all its major branches and tree in a straight line. It was once recommended for streetside deciduous trees but has fallen out of practice. Topping leads to many problems, removing so much of the tree that many trees struggle to survive and become much more vulnerable to insects and diseases. Also, it doesn’t really help tree growth as once assumed and often leads to an ugly appearance of many sprouting stems in competition to become new main branches.

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