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Gonzalez Landscaping & Tree Care
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Serving Clifton, VA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Gonzalez Landscaping & Tree Care did an outstanding job and completed the job quickly. Recieved quote on Thursday and they worked Friday through Sunday to complete the job. I also had them powerwash the house. I'll use them again in the future."
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Response time1 day
Response rate99%
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Green Vista Tree Care
4.9(
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Serving Clifton, VA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The team worked carefully and diligently to remove the oak, taking about 6 hours. Communication was excellent with the arborist who did the estimate as well as the crew upon arrival, during the job, and at completion. They left my yard and patio clean and their impact was minimal despite the bulk of the tree."
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+15

Response time1 day
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Edwin's Tree and Garden, LLC
4.9(
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Serving Clifton, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

With over 10 years of experience in the tree industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your home or business. As an experienced business and a certified arborist, we can handle everything from tree removals, to stump grinding and major storm damage removals. As a family owned and operated business, we will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give Edwin's Tree and Garden, LLC a call today! We look forward to working with you!\n

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+14

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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J&A Tree and Landscape
4.9(
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Serving Clifton, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This company responded right away to my request to have a substantial number of trees trimmed back including a large white oak. They worked with me to decide exactly what and where to trim including scaling practically to the very top of the white oak. All this for a very reasonable price. Mauro has an excellent eye as to where to cut. I trusted his judgement. They did a great job."
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+16

Response time6 hrs
Response rate93%
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
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JL Tree Service Inc
4.5(
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Serving Clifton, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1975

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Emergency services offered

"We have used JL Tree Service twice to help us remove two large Bradford pears, one dying oak tree and do health pruning on our other trees that we want to keep in the yard and make sure they stay healthy. We requested a certified arborist and had a great experience with William. We left oak tree snug as a wildlife habitat and now we can watch all the woodpeckers going up and down the snug. They were very professional and efficient (we had 2 different teams) and our trees look so much better as a result and we are not worried during every storm anymore. We did all our work in February. They offer winter discount. I would highly recommend this company. We are planning to use them again."
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5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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The Tree Care Service
4.7(
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Serving Clifton, VA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The Tree Care Service is hands-down the best in the business! From the moment I called and described the work I needed, Ulises was professional, knowledgeable, and incredibly efficient. He arrived promptly, assessed the situation, and his team jumped into action without hesitation. They tackled a massive job—removing two large mature trees, 15–20 smaller ones, hauling away 15 bags of debris, and grinding down all the stumps and roots. I was bracing for a bill well over $5,000, but the final cost was significantly less! The customer service was OUTSTANDING, and the quality of work was top-notch. Ulises and his crew exceeded every expectation. If you need anything tree-related, do yourself a favor and call The Tree Care Service. Highly recommended!"
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+19

Response time1 day
22 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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AAA Tree Service
4.7(
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Serving Clifton, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1988

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The tree trimming service provided by this company was excellent. The crew worked carefully around our fence and landscaping while shaping the trees beautifully. Everything was completed professionally, and the property was left spotless after the project was finished successfully."
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+5

Response time1 day
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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The Special One Tree Services
4.8(
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Serving Clifton, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"They did a great job cutting down two 60-foot tall oak trees on a very cold February day. They showed up on time, left the yard extremely clean, stacked some of the wood for a fire pit, and trimmed a few more trees (extra feeâ very reasonable). Price was very reasonable and the service quality was great. Highly recommend them!"
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+2

Response time6 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Yes, it’s okay to trim low branches on a tree, also known as limbing up or raising the crown. Essentially, you’ll trim the lower third of the tree (trunk) and leave the upper two-thirds of the tree (crown). Arborists recommend trimming 20% of a tree’s leaves per season for two to three seasons. Trimming low branches allows light to flow through the tree, increasing circulation and making the tree stronger and healthier.

It depends. Smaller, younger trees take longer to mature, but they're more resilient, their roots don't get as damaged during transplanting, and they recover faster. Plus, they're much more affordable to plant, and it's possible to DIY the planting. 

On the other hand, mature trees produce fruit faster and provide more shade and privacy immediately. Ideally, a small or medium tree is the better choice if you can wait a few years for it to mature. But if you need immediate maturity, a larger tree is the only option.

In most cases, you should not use a pruning seal on trees after trimming. Applying a sealant can interfere with the tree's natural healing process, and it does not guarantee protection from pathogens. Instead of sealing the cut, the best practice is to support the tree's natural recovery by providing it with plenty of water and a dormant-style fertilizer. However, there are exceptions. Pruning seals may be recommended for very vulnerable species, like elm trees, in areas where dangerous diseases such as Dutch elm disease are prevalent. In these specific situations, the protection offered by a sealant can outweigh its downsides. For advice tailored to your situation, especially after cutting large branches, it is best to consult a local tree trimming professional.

No, you cannot throw branches from your neighbor’s tree back into their yard, nor can you discard leaves or other plant matter that originated from their yard back over there if it happens to land in your yard. You are responsible for cleaning up plant matter that made its way into your yard.

It takes anywhere from three to seven years for a stump to decompose on its own. This timeframe can depend on the kind of tree and your climate. The lower to the ground the stump is, the faster it rots. If you kill a tree stump with salt, boiling water, herbicide, light deprivation, or burning, the tree stump decomposes faster. 

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