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G & G Landscaping
4.9(
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Serving Selkirk, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"G & G Landscaping is amazing! We had a huge 25 ft beam that fell on our neighborâ s fence in Watervliet, NY. I sent G & G a request late at night; they answered within a couple hours and came over shortly the next day. They took care of the beam with no problem and even removed it for us. They were extremely reasonably priced, friendly, and communicative. While they were still at our property we asked them to take down three arborvitae as well, which they did within 1.5 hours and completely cleaned the area afterward. We are so impressed and grateful for their prompt help. I canâ t recommend them enough!"
Response time12 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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ER Tree Service
4.6(
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Serving Selkirk, NY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had a large Southern Oak tree which needed to be removed. Given the size of the tree and nearby electrical wires, I was very anxious about the job. Extremely talented crew. They were highly skilled, worked hard and worked as a team. I was amazed at their work. They removed the tree without using heavy equipment or downing the electrical wires, requirements presented by other tree service companies. They offered a very competitive price. A couple neighbors came over and were impressed with the job. They did what other tree services said could not be done. I was so impressed that I tipped each of the men."
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Response time10 hrs
Response rate94%
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
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US Tree Service LLC
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Serving Selkirk, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

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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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Capital Pro Tree Removal
4.9(
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Serving Selkirk, NY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Brandon the owner was a pleasure to work with. I had him trim 3 large oak trees and remove 5 or 6 smaller trees. He also did the stump grinding. It was all done in a morning. They cleaned up everything, and you couldn't even tell they had been here by 1 PM."
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Response time2 days
123 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by4%of homeowners
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Spence's Tree Care
4.2(
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Serving Selkirk, NY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

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"After dealing with numerous tree removal services who failed to keep appointments, i finally contacted Spence’s who promptly responded, removed the tree in a professional manner. The prices were competitive and the employees were professional and competent. The tree was removed expeditiously and the grounds cleaned well. I highly recommend them."
Response time1 day
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by65%of homeowners
JJH Property Maintenance
4.7(
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Serving Selkirk, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Class act, great communication through the entire process, very professional, most importantly, he did the job as promised and for a very fair price ! I highly recommended this business and encourage folks in need of either tree service work or property clearing work to give them a call ."
Response time1 day
35 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Falzo Landscaping
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Serving Selkirk, NY and surrounding areas

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Customers say: True professional

"Couldn’t be happier. Mike and Vinny were a pleasure to work with. Quality of work was great, professional, fair pricing but most of all great customer service. I was just looking for some edging and mulching and he went above and beyond and trimmed my bushes, took care of some shrubs that were dying and cleaned them up to give them a better chance of recovering and had some left over mulch so he did a small strip I had infront of my fence at no extra charge. Would highly recommend."
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

It’s not always easy to tell when a tree is dying, although signs like dropping branches and brittle bark can sometimes offer clues. It can also be difficult to know whether a tree is dead or dormant, especially if it’s a deciduous tree. You’ll want to wait until a growth season to get a good idea of a tree’s health. When in doubt, contact an arborist for a consultation.

Horticulturist is a broad term for any type of plant and soil expert. An arborist, meanwhile, specializes in all aspects of tree care. You should hire an arborist when you need assistance with tree-related tasks, such as pruning large trees, removing trees, diagnosing a sick tree, or emergency tree services. Horticulturists aren’t qualified to handle those types of tasks.

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.

Transplanting a palm tree is a similar process except for a couple of important differences. First, their root ball doesn’t need to be as large as a “true” tree, which makes them a bit easier to dig up and move around. Second, they struggle more with taking root and staying upright in a new location, so it’s important to give them extra support when staking. 

You can trim just one side of the tree, especially when that side is growing near something like a power line or a home. Pros will carefully trim the tree back until it is safe from that structure. While this is common, it also needs to be done with the utmost care, as pruning or trimming away at one side of the tree may make it structurally unsound. This instance is yet another where hiring a pro is wise, especially if power lines are involved.

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