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Gonzalez Landscaping & Tree Care
5.0(
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Serving Dumfries, 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%
28 neighbors recently requested a quote
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JL Tree Service Inc
4.5(
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Serving Dumfries, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1975

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Job was done perfectly, workers were very careful to avoid damaging anything, and the yard was left perfectly clean. Everyone was very nice. This is ALWAYS the situation when JL Tree Service has done work for me. I recommend this company with no hesitation/qualification whatsoever, it is the one to use!"
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6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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The Special One Tree Services
4.8(
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Serving Dumfries, 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
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Destiny's Tree Service LLC
4.8(
52
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Serving Dumfries, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Destiny's Tree Service did a great job! I enjoyed excellent communication from Eddie, the arborist; Mike, the office manager; and Marvin, the crew chief. All were professional, straight-forward; and polite. The cost of the job was very reasonable (compared to other quotes) and it was done on-time, as scheduled. Most notably, after the work was completed, the crew did an excellent job cleaning up. They took no short cuts. I would definitely hire them again without looking anywhere else!"
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1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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The Tree Care Service
4.7(
128
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Serving Dumfries, VA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2005

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Emergency services offered

"The men did an amazing job removing trees and hedges from my home. They left my yard so pristine after they were done with the removal. I have recommended them to my new neighbors and plan to use them again for landscaping in the fall."
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+19

Response time1 day
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Gordon W Frazier Tree Service
4.8(
155
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Serving Dumfries, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We've had a lot of tree work done over the years. Gordon and his crew were by far the best service we've ever used. They took down a mammoth tree, pruned others, and cleaned everything up--at a reasonable cost. We recommend him with no reservations!"
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3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Service Tree Care, Inc.
4.8(
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Serving Dumfries, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Wilbur and his team were fantastic. They took down a large oak tree and removed two additional stumps from our property. Great price and great work and I will recommend these guys to anyone looking for any type of tree service. Five stars!"
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+7

Response time6 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

A chainsaw is the best tool to cut down a tree, but you may also use a handsaw or ax. You may also want to use a lopper or pole saw to remove limbs before cutting down the tree. Wear chainsaw chaps and protective gear, including eyewear and earplugs if you use a chainsaw. Again, if you’re unsure about how to use this tool, this project may be one to skip.

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.

Trees provide many benefits, including shade, habitat for local wildlife, and cleaner air, so it’s always a good idea to try an alternative strategy like crown reduction before you chop one down. But sometimes, cutting down a tree is the only option (like if it’s severely diseased). A licensed arborist can assess the tree and recommend the best course of action.

The best tool to cut trees is a chain saw. You can adjust your chain saw to the correct size based on the size of the branches, offering you the fastest and cleanest cut for medium- to large-sized trees. Depending on the type of chainsaw you use, you can cut through larger trees than you would with a more manual tool like an ax.

Before you cut down a dead palm tree, try to revive it using the methods listed above. However, there are instances when it makes sense to remove a dead palm tree, including:

  • The heavily infected tree will infect nearby trees, bushes, and plants.

  • The palm’s roots are overtaking your yard, foundation, and sidewalk and causing structural damage.

  • The tree is unstable and a hazard to your property, your neighbor’s property, and pedestrians.

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