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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(
93
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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

There are a few instances in which removing a tree is the best option. You might do this if the tree looks to be a major danger—potentially falling onto your home, your car, or other parts of your property—or it’s diseased beyond repair. A tree that is growing too close to your house might need to be removed to prevent mold growth.

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.

Tree pruning is a common and helpful tree maintenance technique that involves carefully cutting and trimming unwanted branches so that the tree can continue to grow and thrive. Pruning is done carefully and intentionally. Tree topping is a frowned-upon method that involves removing and cutting most or the entirety of the top of the tree, including structurally important branches.

Late winter is ideal, but if you’re pruning apple trees in the spring, prune them as early as possible in the season. You want to ensure your tree is just creeping out of dormancy and hasn’t started pushing out new growth. If you prune your tree too late into spring, you generally won’t see results until the following year.

That said, there’s no pruning season for unhealthy growth. Remove dead, dying, or diseased branches as soon as you notice them, regardless of the time of year.

You may need permission to take a tree down. Check with your local ordinances about rules regarding tree removal and to gain any necessary permits. Check with your local ordinances or the fire department if you plan to burn the stump. Make sure you have all the steps in place before removing the tree, or contact a local tree removal service.

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