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Avatar for Gonzalez Landscaping & Tree Care
Gonzalez Landscaping & Tree Care
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Serving Great Falls, 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 rate100%
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Green Vista Tree Care
4.9(
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+3 more

Serving Great Falls, 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
Response rate100%
23 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Luna Tree & Landscape Service
4.9(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming

Serving Great Falls, VA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2002

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"The owner was very knowledgeable and straight forward with his recommendations. He was quick to understand just what I wanted done. He and one worker worked fast and tirelessly to clear an untidy and increasingly unmanageable growing tangle of bushes/small trees from one side of the yard and several piles of limbs that I had trimmed off hedges over the past two years or that had fallen from one of our many trees. They completed the work in a short time and cleaned up all the debris, leaving the portions of the yard they worked on looking like new."
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+11

Response time4 hrs
Response rate93%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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A&M Tree and Landscape Service, Inc.
4.8(
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Tree TrimmingTree Removal

Serving Great Falls, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Outstanding job all the way around! They responded to my request for a proposal to take down a 60 foot oak within minutes and quoted me a very good price with same day service. The crew was professional, courteous, efficient, and did great work safely and expeditiously. Very satisfied all the way around. Would definitely recommend them to anyone who needs large trees removed that are near structures."
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+3

Response time6 hrs
Response rate87%
28 neighbors recently requested a quote
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AAA Tree Service
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Serving Great Falls, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1988

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We hired this company for stump grinding and tree trimming, and the results were fantastic. The crew was efficient, friendly, and very knowledgeable about tree care. Our yard looks cleaner and more open now, and we couldn?t be happier with the overall service."
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+5

Response time1 day
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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JL Tree Service Inc
4.5(
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Serving Great Falls, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1975

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I've been using JL for 15 years and have had them do multiple tree removals, prunings of the trees overhanging the house and a couple of stump grindings. Steven (the arborist that covers my area) always does a walk through the property and I'm usually the one who wants more work done than he thinks is required so they definitely don't try to get you to do unnecessary work. I have been happy with all of the work and they always leave the work area clean afterwards."
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6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Greentree
4.4(
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Serving Great Falls, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1993

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Greentree was the absolute best. They sent one of their representatives out the very day I called, they observed the situation and on the very same day removed the tree at a very reasonable cost. I would definitely hire them again."
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+12

Response time1 day
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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The Special One Tree Services
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Serving Great Falls, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

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"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
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

If you’re wondering whether you can plant a tree where the stump was removed, know that the soil conditions won’t be ideal, so you should avoid it. The soil beneath the previous tree will likely be depleted of nutrients, plus there may be roots left behind that will seriously hinder the growth of a new tree. Also, if you use salt or other chemical solutions to kill the stump, these can linger in the soil for months or even years and prevent healthy growth. It’s best to choose a different spot that’s at least three feet away for a new tree, or wait at least a year and thoroughly amend the soil before you plant.

Light-bark trees are most notorious for producing lots of sap when wounded. These varieties include maples, birches, poplars, dogwoods, magnolias, and elms, and they will bleed more when the trees are dormant. That’s why it’s a good idea to prune them in the summer months rather than waiting until winter.

A grafted tree is a tree grown by combining two trees. It takes expertise. Branches from grafted trees don’t grow strong roots. Save yourself the time and frustration by having an arborist help you with this advanced project.  

You can often tell if a tree is grafted because it will have a noticeable line. Above the line, the bark will look different than it does below the line. It’s most common with fruit trees.

It is possible to cut down a tree on your property yourself, but it is generally not recommended unless specific conditions are met. You should only consider this project if the tree is small (e.g., under 4-5 inches in diameter and short enough that you don't need a ladder to reach the branches), and you are experienced in handling a chainsaw. The tree must also be located far from any power lines, fences, homes, or other structures. Even for small trees, the work can be dangerous, and it's always advisable to have a spotter to ensure the tree falls correctly and no branches fall on you.

For any tree that is large, requires a ladder to access, or is near electrical lines or structures, you should always hire a professional. Attempting to remove a large tree yourself is extremely dangerous, poses a risk of serious injury, and could result in significant damage to your property.

Before any tree removal, it's also important to check your local and state regulations to ensure the tree is not historic or otherwise protected by your city.

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.

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