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SavATree - Wyckoff
3.6(
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Serving Tappan, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 1985

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Special thanks to Lorianne the arborist for her kindness,knowledge,and care. We were very impressed by the amount of time she spent with us explaining every aspect of what should be done even suggesting what we could try in order to avoid wasting money . Her crew performed treating trees and shrubs as well as trimming some large trees. The work was clean,neat and efficient. Thank you so very much Lorraine we will continue to use your impeccable services. Rich and MaryAnn Maricic BERGENFIELD,NJ"
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Recommended by73%of homeowners
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America Tree Service LLC - Home Facebook
4.4(
118
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Serving Tappan, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Love Bernie, owner of America Tree Co. He’s honest, efficient and does as promised!! He did a great job just as we discussed. He gave me the best price after several other quotes. I wanted the wood to be cut and left so I could use it for fire wood. He did just that , where the others only wanted to leave me the top branches and take my tree trunk so they could sell the wood, plus charge me a higher cut price. So Bernie cut my tree, left my wood, cleaned up and did a wonderful professional job. His workers are great too. Not my first experience with this so this recommendation comes with many years of experience. Thanks Bernie!!!!!"
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Crane Tree removal
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+22

Response time6 hrs
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Jayvian Landscaping & More, Inc.
4.5(
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Serving Tappan, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Julio was wonderful with keeping up with his correspondences via text regarding the appointment as to when he was coming He did a wonderful Fall clean up ! I have many trees in my property which of course brings many many leaves . All of the leaves were cleaned from backyard as well as the front and brought up to curb for town leaf take away . My home was sparking and leaf free . He also cleaned out gutters from leaf for nominal charge . Thanks again and we will definitely be using Jayvian again , a reliable and dependable Landscaping company !"
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+25

Response time8 hrs
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Generally speaking, you’ll want to avoid flush cuts, which are cuts made as extremely close to the trunk or main branch. These cuts can weaken your tree, lower its natural defense mechanisms, and even cause decay. You’ll also want to avoid tree topping, which is the total removal of the leader and upper main branches of a tree. 

Most pros will advise against either of these methods, which is why hiring a pro is often the best choice when it comes to tree trimming.

Generally, if your neighbor’s tree hangs over your yard, you can legally trim overhanging branches. Keep in mind that you cannot cross your property line to cut the trees, and if you damage the tree by trimming it, your neighbor could sue you. Depending on the type of tree and value, this could mean dishing out two to three times the value of the tree.

It’s worth noting that the specifics of this type of tree maintenance and the guidelines around it may vary by location. Do your research and, most importantly, consult with your neighbor.

The average lifespan of an oak tree is 100 to 300 years, so long as it isn’t impacted by diseases like sudden oak death. Some species will last shorter or longer, depending on where you live.

You can never truly stop a maple tree from growing taller, but you can rein in its growth by pruning. Proper pruning helps maintain a safe size for your tree without causing permanent damage. It’s important to start pruning a tree while it’s young, long before it becomes a problem. Otherwise, you may be left with too many hazardous branches to remove at once.

Planting a palm tree close to your home can provide shade while elevating the beauty of your yard. However, there are a few safety concerns to consider before doing so. You’ll want to opt for a smaller tree with a non-invasive root system. Select a species that won’t grow too tall and choose a planting location that won’t damage your home.

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