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Erik's Tree Service
4.8(
18
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Smithville, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I hired Erik's Tree Service to cut down 7 med to large problem trees along my driveway & yard. I was very happy with the job outcome and would definitely recommend Erik for any type of tree trimming/cut down work you have. Erik is a safety conscientious professional who is prompt, very skilled/knowledgeable at his trade and showed a lot of respect for my entire property. He communicates well and offers reasonable pricing. Erik would be my go to guy!"
Tree Work
Tree Removals
Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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A Plus Tree Service, LLC
4.8(
11
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving Smithville, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jordan, Chris and Matt were terrific. They managed to salvage a very large and old maple tree and took out 2 smaller trees, one of which was periously close to the deck. The price was fair and the cleanup was complete. I recommend these guys and plan to use there services again."
White pines
White pines
White pines
Topped out!
Another day in the office!

+3

Response time2 days
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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JL Home Services
4.7(
7
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Trimming

Serving Smithville, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"He came out and checked out our issue. Unfortunately, it was bigger than we thought and he was not able to help, but he was very nice to work with and went above and beyond to help us come to a better understanding."
Commercial Customer
Barber Workstation
Workstation
Vanity Mirror
Vanity Mirror

+3

Response time5 hrs
Response rate98%
Recommended by60%of homeowners
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Precision Grading
5.0(
1
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+3 more

Serving Smithville, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Precision Grading was super timely, very efficient, and did a great job. The price was right also. I highly recommend."
New home construction
New home construction
New home construction
New home construction
New home construction

+10

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Lawn lovers landscaping
New to Angi
Tree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove - For BusinessTree Trimming - For Business

Serving Smithville, NY and surrounding areas

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I'm Darren I have 10 years of construction experience I'm OSHA certified I offer many services including lawn and property maintenance, tree service, junk removal, excavating and more. I service Scranton Pa, wilkesbarre Pa, Tunkhannock PA, and surrounding areas and also Binghamton NY vestal NY, and owego NY, \n

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Trump Excavation and Land Clearing
5.0(
1
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Tree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove

Serving Smithville, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Tyler and his crew were very professional and friendly as well as priced extremely fair for the quality and speedy work he did! Cant wait to have him back in the spring to clear some land!"
Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Completely topping a plum tree is a risky business. Cut too much, and you’ll kill your tree. That said, you do need to trim the top of your tree to encourage bushy growth, maintain your tree’s vase shape, and limit size. 

A plum tree's central leader (or trunk) should never extend more than 3 feet above the highest branch. When you first plant your tree, cut the central leader so it’s 2 to 3 feet tall. As it grows, cut it back 12 to 20 inches until it reaches its desired height. Never prune more than one-third of the new growth.

No. Topping a tree refers to severely cutting down all its major branches and tree in a straight line. It was once recommended for streetside deciduous trees but has fallen out of practice. Topping leads to many problems, removing so much of the tree that many trees struggle to survive and become much more vulnerable to insects and diseases. Also, it doesn’t really help tree growth as once assumed and often leads to an ugly appearance of many sprouting stems in competition to become new main branches.

Not all evergreen conifers need to be pruned, but some do. Pruning pine trees is not necessary, but you can do so during June and July if you wish. On the other hand, spruce, firs, and junipers do need to be pruned from late winter to early spring.

Pruning is an effective way to prevent a diseased branch from infecting the rest of the tree. If the infection isn’t caught early enough and the pathogen has spread to the trunk or the majority of the branches though, it is too late to prune off the affected areas and you’ll likely need to remove the tree.

Hiring an arborist or tree surgeon is usually more expensive than a standard tree company, but it is often worth the investment. Arborists have education and certifications that standard companies typically lack, leading to a more professional, expert-level service. Their expertise is particularly valuable for diseased or infested trees, as they can ensure safer removal and help prevent the issue from spreading. Additionally, arborists may be necessary for work near power lines, as uncertified companies are often not permitted to service these trees. If your goal is to preserve the health of your trees, an arborist is the best choice. Their services, such as stump grinding, are also performed with greater expertise to ensure a safe depth that won't cause your lawn to collapse over time.

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