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Avatar for Cross Island Tree Service
Cross Island Tree Service
4.7(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+3 more

Serving Franklin Square, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Received call from Walter - he came out the same day within the hour, provided a fair quote, and scheduled the job right away. The crew worked efficiently, removed the tree safely, and cleaned up everything before leaving. The yard was spotless when they were done. I really appreciate their professionalism and quick turnaround. Highly recommend this company for anyone needing tree removal services!"
Response time9 hrs
Response rate94%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Sandoval Contracting, Inc.
5.0(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+2 more

Serving Franklin Square, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I hired them, very knowledgeable in cutting trees and given maintenance, gives you options of services, he does not pressure in get the business, price is fair, reliable, I am content with work done in my house. I definitely recommend him"
Response time5 hrs
Response rate92%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for DS Tree Services Corp.
DS Tree Services Corp.
4.6(
113
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Tree RemovalTree Trimming

Serving Franklin Square, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Truly professional, great people. Great job pruning huge tree overhanging yard & street. Owner knew exactly how to prune tree , making sure safety major concern. Showed up as scheduled . Completed job perfectly. Definitely recommend DS landscaping , etc. & will hire them again if needed. Thank you"
Response time11 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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BuildingLI.com - BLI Facilities LLC
5.0(
32
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Tree Trimming - For Business

Serving Franklin Square, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We were extremely happy with the work performed by H&M. Moises, Hector and crew were courteous and did whatever needed to please us. They did most of the renovation in our condo......painting, installation of bathroom cabinets, sink, installed tile floor, etc. They also installed vinyl flooring in our kitchen, living and dining rooms. They had a plumber replace our heating baseboard, I would highly recommend H&M if you want excellent work done!!"
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kitchen demolition
demolition complete
kitchen tile job in progress
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+172

Response time7 hrs
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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Alternative Earthcare Tree & Lawn Systems, Inc.
3.9(
165
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Trees & Shrubs - Treat, Protect and Maintain

Serving Franklin Square, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They are terrific and very responsive. They took a damaged lawn an made it beautiful I am going to use them for all my lawn , tree and shrub work this coming year. Rob was great . I used to be in the landscaping business. I am very impressed with everything about this company.The people who work for there are very professional and knowledgeable. Ronnie B East Norwich"
Spray Truck
Lawn Seeding
Tall Tree Spraying
Fertilization Matters
Large Tree Spraying

+136

Response time10 hrs
74 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

The best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

It depends. Smaller, younger trees take longer to mature, but they're more resilient, their roots don't get as damaged during transplanting, and they recover faster. Plus, they're much more affordable to plant, and it's possible to DIY the planting. 

On the other hand, mature trees produce fruit faster and provide more shade and privacy immediately. Ideally, a small or medium tree is the better choice if you can wait a few years for it to mature. But if you need immediate maturity, a larger tree is the only option.

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.

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.

You’ll want to have your palm trees trimmed during the spring, ideally in May, before hurricane season sets in, which generally takes place during the late summer. Palm trees grow fastest over the summer months. You’ll also want to trim your palm trees when you notice:

  • Brown fronds 

  • Dry leaves

  • Flower pods

  • Fruit

  • Fronds overgrown in power lines

  • Frond encroaching upon your neighbor’s home or yard 

  • Visible damage from a storm

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