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Woodvalley Tree Service
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+3 more

Serving Laurel, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

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Emergency services offered

"I had an excellent experience with this tree service company. They were professional, punctual, and extremely knowledgeable from start to finish. The crew worked efficiently, safely removed the trees, and left my property spotless when the job was complete. Their attention to detail and commitment to customer satisfaction really stood out. The pricing was fair, communication was great, and the quality of work exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for reliable and professional tree services. I will definitely use them again in the future!"
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by10%of homeowners
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Alternative Earthcare Tree & Lawn Systems, Inc.
3.9(
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Trees & Shrubs - Treat, Protect and Maintain

Serving Laurel, NY and surrounding areas

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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
52 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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East Coast Tree Service
4.3(
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+2 more

Serving Laurel, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Eric has been with us for about 10 years or more. Always on time. Reasonable pricing. Quality work - Takes care of all the details. Cleans up. Tree trimming Tree removal Lawn care - aerating, seeding, thatching. Flower bed cleanup & manicure Driveway maintenance & repair"
East Coast Tree Service
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Recommended by72%of homeowners
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Limitless Landworks
5.0(
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Tree Stump - Remove

Serving Laurel, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"What started as a simple top soil delivery ended as a new driveway install. Initially, my husband hired Sean of Limitless Landworks to deliver some top soil. He made such a positive impression on us that we decided to have him install a much needed new gravel driveway. From the initial excavation to the final laying of the gravel, everything was handled professionally, the service was exceptional, and the final product was better than we could have imagined. Sean is very knowledgeable, a hard worker, has impeccable attention to detail, is an excellent communicator and a super nice guy! We couldn’t have been more pleased with our experience!"
Driveway Installation
Response time5 hrs
Response rate92%
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Many species, especially when well-established, are not fans of transplantation. You’ll need to decide if you want to risk splashing the cash, understanding that transplantation isn’t always successful. Again, this is where hiring a pro is helpful, as they can give you all the essential info you need to ensure your tree stands a fighting chance.

It is good to spray water on a Christmas tree to help keep the needles hydrated. Spraying a Christmas tree with water prevents dryness, stops needles from falling off, and reduces the risk of fire.

Trees naturally want to grow upward, so one may straighten all by itself, though this only comes into play when a tree is leaning just a small amount. For trees growing into an awkward position or those leaning heavily in one direction, the above steps are necessary to ensure the tree gets back on the right path. This also holds true for trees planted in a spot with unstable soil.

Generally, you should prune around 20% of an apple tree’s growth—and never more than 30%. This means that if you have a severely overgrown tree, it can take a few seasons to prune it back enough to produce the healthiest fruit. 

If you’re dealing with a newly planted or juvenile tree, hold off on pruning beyond the initial shaping. Wait at least a couple of seasons into fruit production since pruning can increase the number of water sprouts and unproductive foliage.

The best tools for tree removal include a chainsaw for large trees, an ax for notching and cutting down small trees, and a wedge to help control the direction a tree falls in. A hatchet can be useful for very small trees, but won’t be effective for medium to large trees. 

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