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Behind The Grind
5.0(
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Serving Athens, NY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Mike from Behind the Grind was excellent. I had a small stump in the front of my yard that we needed to grind. He was prompt, friendly, professional, and gave a fair price. I would highly recommend!"
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Response time9 hrs
Response rate93%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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US Tree Service LLC
4.4(
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Serving Athens, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

US Tree Service LLC has been serving the community for over 10 years! Our mission statement is: To provide a 100% guarantee work that our costumers may be happy and highly satisfied with the work done at their property.

Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Spence's Tree Care
4.2(
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Serving Athens, NY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

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"They were extremely courteous and worked diligently until the job was completed to both their and our satisfaction. I have every intention of utilizing their services again in the near future for further tree removal and lawn care. I remain amazed to this day at the quality of work they were able to do with a minimum of invasiveness on the property. These gentlemen are professionals."
Response time1 day
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by65%of homeowners
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Mack Tree Service
4.3(
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Serving Athens, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

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Credit card accepted

"These guys did a miraculous job on a very enormous tree removal project. They were polite, kind and very hard working. I am very happy with the tree removal, quite an undertaking!"
Response time2 days
22 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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D&S Property Management
5.0(
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Serving Athens, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did a great job taking down a few trees for us. They were efficient in the removal and clean up! The cost was reasonable. I definitely would recommend them if you need some yard work done!"
Response time5 hrs
Response rate100%
39 neighbors recently requested a quote
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SHAE Land Services, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Athens, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

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"I wanted to excavate an unwanted asphalt driveway. Leon was fantastic! He’s patient, responsive, immediately likable, and professional. He got the job done quickly and efficiently. I was extremely pleased!"
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Sawyer’s Tree Care
New to Angi

Serving Athens, NY and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

I am a professional tree care specialist with a strong foundation in arboriculture, backed by a forestry degree and hands-on experience across residential, commercial, and land-management settings. I have gained my experience working with an internationally recognized tree care company, where I developed industry-standard practices in pruning, tree health care, risk assessment, and safety. \n\nAs certified ISA arborist, I am committed to applying current arboricultural science and best practices to every project. I take pride in caring for each customer’s property as if it were my own, listening closely to their goals, and delivering thoughtful, professional solutions that promote tree health, safety, and long-term value.

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Upper Hudson Valley Property Maintenance LLC
New to Angi

Serving Athens, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Upper Hudson Valley Property Maintenance LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.\n

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Arborists questions, answered by experts

A tree can split because of high winds, a change in temperature, or from an infestation or tree disease. All of these factors can overlap, making a single cause difficult to pinpoint. While winter storms are some of the most common causes for a tree to split, it can also happen because of termites or rot.

No, you should never top maple trees. Topping injures the tree and leads to the rapid growth of a weak canopy, which can be hazardous to rooftops and utility lines. Removing the crown can also leave the interior bark vulnerable to sun damage, leading to insects and disease. A topped tree can also reduce property value and permanently damage the appearance of a tree.

It's easy to misidentify trees that appear to be maple trees due to similarities in leaf shapes. Sweetgum, sycamore, and yellow poplar all have leaf shapes and appearances similar to maples. The fact that around a dozen maple tree varieties exist, only about half of which are considered common, makes misidentification an often typical occurrence.  

Many gardeners charge an hourly rate for their services, and your total cost will depend on the amount of services and the experience of the gardener. Gardeners with basic experience charge between $20 and $30 per hour, while a more experienced gardener can charge as much as $60 to $88 per hour.

The cost of lawn mowing is about $125, which you might need on a weekly or biweekly basis. However, the cost of soil testing averages about $1,450, which should only be done every three to five years. 

Generally, you’ll want to prune back the trunk by 1 to 2 feet each year to promote bushy growth. Doing so concentrates vegetative buds closer to the bottom of the tree, where you can easily harvest fruit. For side shoots that are a year old, leave at least six leaves. 

Never remove more than 30% of a tree’s foliage during pruning—even if your tree is really overgrown. Removing this much foliage at a time could kill your tree.

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