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Avatar for Texas County Landscaping
Texas County Landscaping
4.9(
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Serving Martindale, TX and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

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Warranties offered

"Fermin and his team at Sols Landscaping LLC were fantastic. Prompt and easy to communicate with. He come out gave me a free estimate and complete the job the same day. Highly recommend for any Landscaping projects or lawn maintenance. Thank you Fermin for you hard work!!!"
Patios Project
Limestone and Charcoal stone fireplace 
Custom
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+92

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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MGC Landscaping & Irrigation
5.0(
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Serving Martindale, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mario installed my sprinkler system, installed new flower beds, made a couple flagstone patios in the backyard and trims up our trees and flower beds for the last couple years. He does great work and is honest. I highly recommend his company."
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+15

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RemoveMyStump, LLC
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Serving Martindale, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2003

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Customers say: Quick response

"I was extremely pleased with the work done. The work to be done was explained in advanced and then performed as planned. I would use him again if needed."
Stump Grinding
Stump Grinding
Stump Grinding
Stump Grinding
Stump Grinding

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First Shot Land Services
5.0(
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Serving Martindale, TX and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2012

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Emergency services offered

"Sure! Here’s a professional and positive review for a tree removal service—you can adjust the tone or add specifics (like company name, location, or type of tree) if you’d like: ⸻ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Excellent Tree Removal Service! We hired this company for tree removal, and the experience was outstanding from start to finish. They were professional, punctual, and clearly knew what they were doing. The crew worked quickly and safely, and they took great care to avoid damaging the surrounding property. Clean-up was thorough—by the time they left, you’d never know there was ever a tree there! Their pricing was fair, and communication was excellent throughout the process. Highly recommend for anyone needing reliable tree removal."
Land Clearing
Packing in Road
Packing in Road
Original road
Grading

+1

Response time1 day
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Lovely Scapes
4.1(
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Serving Martindale, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"This company is fabulous!!!! He turned our beyond bad lawn into a showpiece!! The original yard was poorly designed and installed which killed the sod. They cleaned all that out, brought in new good soil and leveled it all out for proper layout and drainage. He had beautiful fresh sod delivered and they meticulously laid it out to make sure it was level and even. Afterwards he took his time explaining how to properly maintain/water from that point to at least a month out. Have to say, our yard is now a show piece!!! Highly recommend this company for any issues your lawn needs even installing sprinkler systems to designing and planting. If you want someone that is detailed oriented and treats your lawn as his own, then you will be in awe of Lovely Scapes!!!!"
Response time1 day
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

A tree can grow back from its stump, but full regrowth is unlikely (especially for more stubborn conifer trees). Instead, trees are more likely to send up a number of shoots from the dead stump, which will try to develop into primary stems over time. In other words, it will start to look increasingly bushy. The goal of killing and drying out a tree stump is to prevent that from happening, as well as make the stump easier to completely remove.

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.

White vinegar does not kill ivy on trees because its acetic acid concentration is not high enough to overpower it. Vinegar is an effective herbicide for weeds and other plants, but not for the strength of most ivies, including poison ivy and English ivy. You should use an herbicide to kill ivy, such as one with glyphosate, imazapyr, or triclopyr.

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.

Trees aren't big fans of moving, and they do go into shock during a transplant. Although most carefully thought-out tree transplants see the tree recover from the shock just fine, there is always a risk of having an unsuccessful move. Proper preparation, timing, and diligent aftercare are crucial to minimize the risks when transplanting a tree.

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