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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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+125

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

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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(
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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(
104
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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

The best way is to start controlling tree height long before it grows too large, via careful pruning through the years. But that’s not always possible. If a tree has become too high or too large, use selective pruning to remove the most troublesome branches, one by one, without topping the tree. Gently shaping a tree like this can, over time, correct problems. You can also find growth inhibitors to spray on a tree to stop it from growing too rapidly, but use these sparingly if at all.

It's easy to misidentify trees that appear to be maple trees due to similarities in leaf shapes. Sweetgum, sycamore, and yellow poplar all have leaf shapes and appearances similar to maples. The fact that around a dozen maple tree varieties exist, only about half of which are considered common, makes misidentification an often typical occurrence.  

You can use a felling ax to chop down a tree by following the same prep and steps as a chainsaw, but be prepared to use some muscle. For trees bigger than 7 inches in diameter, it can take some time and serious strength to cut down a tree using just an ax. 

The depth of tree roots depends on the species. Trees like oaks and maples can have root systems that grow down 20 feet or more. However, trees that grow in shallow soils will have roots that go only a few feet down. Research how your tree species grows in your climate area to estimate root depth.

Finding a reliable arborist starts with researching specialists in your area and checking their licensing and certifications. Use online resources like the Better Business Bureau (BBB) to conduct research on each company. Next, contact the arborist and ask the following questions to see whether they are the right fit for your project:

  • Do you handle or specialize in dealing with the issue I’m having?

  • Are you fully insured?

  • Do you have customer references I can call?

  • Do you have any third-party certifications?

  • What equipment and strategies do you plan to use?

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