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Dennison's Tree Removal
4.8(
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Serving Dryden, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They sent 4 people to remove the tree and they were finished in about 2 hours and did a great job cleaning up the area. I was amazed at the QUALITY job They did and would highly recommend them."
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Crispell Aerial and Tree Services, Inc.
5.0(
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Serving Dryden, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1979

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Professional, courteous; very responsive to customer needs and requests removed 60 ft tree near home; trimmed second tree; ground down stump and larger roots; awesome cleanup will use for any tree work; highest recommendation for them; they go over and above typical service; great value for the money"
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Luke parks
Setting trusses
Tree removal

+12

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Sweeney's Tree Service
4.6(
28
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Serving Dryden, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

"Overall experience was great. Services provided were exactly what we had discussed prior to starting project. Clean up looked good before the snow fell. I’m happy with the job & would hire again."
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Cherry trees removal
Homer ny
Dead maple removal
Genoa ny

+20

Response time1 day
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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JoG Pressure Washing and Cleaning LLC
5.0(
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Serving Dryden, NY and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Jason did an excellent job from the beginning. He responded promptly, gave an accurate estimate, researched what needed to be done, got the necessary supplies, and got the job done. He was very personable and explained what and how he planned to remove the poison ivy, going above and beyond to ensure it was all removed, roots included. I'd highly recommend him."
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Usually, trees cannot grow back after their stump has been ground, but some very hearty types of trees can. For example, if you have a black locust or Redford pear, the grinding will need to go deep to prevent them from growing back. Ask your tree service or stump removal expert whether your tree can resprout after its stump is ground down.

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.

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.

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.

Most tree removals take 3-8 hours, requiring additional time for stump grinding or debris hauling.

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