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Avatar for Alternative Earthcare Tree & Lawn Systems, Inc.
Alternative Earthcare Tree & Lawn Systems, Inc.
3.9(
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Trees & Shrubs - Treat, Protect and Maintain

Serving Southold, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They came to aerate and overseed the lawn. I was promised the first week in October and they kept there appointment . Very satisfied with the job and the cleanup afterward."
Spray Truck
Lawn Seeding
Tall Tree Spraying
Fertilization Matters
Large Tree Spraying

+136

Response time10 hrs
76 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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King Painting
5.0(
4
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Tree Removal

Serving Southold, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Roy King was very professional and worked swiftly to stain the exterior of our home, He was on time and completed the project in timely manner. He charged a very reasonable rate. He was very pleasant to deal with."
Extra attic room
Extra attic room
Extra attic room
Extra attic room
Extra attic room

+18

11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Rudy I Monzon Landscaping Driveway & Carpentry
Rudy I Monzon Landscaping Driveway & Carpentry
5.0(
1
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Tree Stump - Remove

Serving Southold, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Rudy was also able to do some carpentry around the yard, such as repairing deck boards and repairing / painting our shed. His work is professional and he has the right tools for the job."
Response time3 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Burning a tree stump can be effective, but it comes with safety considerations and isn’t always best for every situation. It's essential to check local regulations and assess the safety risks involved. Stumps that are near wooden structures or other non-moveable flammable objects aren’t good candidates for burning due to the risk of the fire spreading. Alternatives like grinding or a DIY stump rotting project might be safer and quicker for getting the job done.

Whether you grind or dig up and remove your tree stump depends on your landscaping goals. Using a stump grinder leaves the root system in place for it to decompose over time, whereas digging up the tree stump removes the roots and the stump. Overall, stump grinding is a far simpler process since you won’t need to deal with the roots. Stump removal will make your yard look like a demolition site, but you’ll have an easier time replanting in the same place as your former tree.

Most experts recommend removing a tree that has sustained more than 25% loss in the limbs, trunk, or circumference of the bark. Doing an initial trimming of damaged and dangling branches, but then waiting a few days of monitoring to decide how much more you might need to cut can help you better assess the total damage to the tree. However, consulting a tree maintenance pro to make this determination the best course of action before removing a tree.

Using Epsom salt to kill a tree stump typically takes between six and 12 months. While this may seem like a long time, it is significantly faster than the natural decomposition process, which can take up to seven years. This method is a viable DIY option for stumps that do not pose an immediate hazard. If you need a faster solution, you can hire a professional for stump removal or grinding, though this may cause more damage to the surrounding ground.

Deciduous shade trees (the type of trees whose leaves fall off in autumn) need to be pruned in late winter—between February and March. That’s because it’s easier to find and remove sick or dead branches when no leaves are present. And wounds close and heal faster in colder temperatures so pruning them at this time also makes them less prone to infection.

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