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SID Professional Tree Service LLC
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Serving Bristol, RI and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2011

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Emergency services offered

"SID tree service did a great job trimming three trees and a 70 foot row of arborvitae’s. The crew is professional. They showed up right in time and left the yard impeccable. I will be hiring them again soon."
Response time3 hrs
Response rate98%
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S.O.S LawnCare
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Serving Bristol, RI and surrounding areas

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Customers say: True professional

"Good person ,real with his job real and explaining everything I need by season’s wao just hire him ones and you can see what I see the changes in my yard plus prices ridiculous recommended for me and my neighbors 120 %."
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Response time2 days
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Recommended by81%of homeowners
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Triple M Tree Service and Landscaping LLC
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Serving Bristol, RI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

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"The contractors did a great job! The came on time, were very polite, and really listened to what we needed to have done. They removed several overgrown bushes, trimmed other bushes, and removed a VERY large stump. They spent a long time trimming a crabapple tree in the front yard and consulted us while they worked to make sure we were happy!"
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Recommended by53%of homeowners
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Sunday Landscaping
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Serving Bristol, RI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

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Small jobs welcome

"I highly recommend Sunday Landscaping. Dave responded right away with my quote for a fall clean up and was at my house within the week. Did a great job and for no additional charge offered to come back in December to clean up rest of leaves that would have fallen at end of season."
Response time7 hrs
Response rate95%
44 neighbors recently requested a quote
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SID Professional Tree Service LLC
5.0(
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Serving Bristol, RI and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Ismael & his team at SID Professional Tree Service arrived early and did a phenomenal job cutting back and clearing out years of dead wood, weeds and vines from our overgrown hedges. They also pruned portions of a large cherry tree in the front yard. My front yard has never looked better. The price was reasonable and the customer service was excellent. I would highly recommend this company to others."
Response time7 hrs
Recommended by25%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

You’ll have to balance up the cost, the value of the tree (sentimental or otherwise), and the risk factors. An experienced arborist will help you understand whether transplanting is likely to be successful. The cost and hassle of transplanting a large, well-established tree are often not worth it, especially if the species is fast-growing and easy to source. The decision depends on the age and species of the tree, the conditions in the new site location, and how careful the company is when digging out and moving the tree.

An arborist specializes in tree care, performing tasks such as pruning, treating diseases, and removing hazardous trees. They also assess soil conditions, plant trees, and develop landscaping plans to ensure healthy growth. They also manage debris cleanup, inspect equipment, and record maintenance activities. Arborists often collaborate with landscapers and professional tree maintenance services, applying their specialized knowledge and problem-solving skills to maintain tree health and safety.

How often and long you should water a tree depends on the species and if it is mature or newly planted. The amount of water is also based on the tree's size. A good rule of thumb is approximately 5 gallons per inch of the trunk's diameter.

Adjusting watering to the recommended suggestions for the tree type and weather conditions is vital. For instance, watering trees during a drought is necessary, and you may need to water more frequently than usual.

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.

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.

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