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Avatar for Green Vista Tree Care
Green Vista Tree Care
4.9(
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+3 more

Serving Lorton, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I'm very satisfied with the service I received from Green Vista Tree Care. They contacted me very promptly and set up an appointment for April 1, 2021, with Wiley Holland, a sales arborist who also happened to be an expert on trimming of a Crape Myrtle. I was very impressed with his suggestions, and he prepared a proposal for my review on the same day. The friendly crew came as scheduled on April 13 and did a beautiful job in a professional and meticulous fashion."
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+15

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Same Day Tree & Landscape Service
4.9(
118
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Tree RemovalTree Trimming

Serving Lorton, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"Outstanding! I have used this company before and have not been disappointed. Top quality work. Great service. Best price! Clean up after the tree trimming, tree removal, and stump grinding was above and beyond. Even blew the leaves out of my front yard. Wow! Can't say enough good things. Hire them!"
Response time5 hrs
Response rate91%
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Luna Tree & Landscape Service
4.9(
144
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming

Serving Lorton, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2002

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"This team did an excellent and quick job on what was a huge project, cutting down four massive pine trees and another dead one in my yard and thinning dead wood from a couple of 100 year old oak trees for their health and our safety. They did a very professional job and protected all my smaller trees and landscaping under the big trees and left my yard looking as though they had never been there. They were a pleasure to deal with and I will definitely hire them again!"
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+11

Response time4 hrs
Response rate93%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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J&A Tree and Landscape
4.9(
105
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Tree Removal

Serving Lorton, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

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 rate94%
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Hometown Tree Experts
4.6(
389
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+5 more

Serving Lorton, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Beautifully. We choose them in 2014 because they were available after a major storm. In 2014, they repaired major damage to several trees and gave us excellent advice about trees on our property. These people are arborists, not merely tree cutters. In 2016, they moved a 10-ft section of decorative block wall away from a large tree. The results were stunning: you would think that the wall had originally been laid in its current location.. In neither case did we get other bids, but I suspect this firm is a bit pricier than many others. Still, I would ask them for a proposal, for you will get a free education that is worth your time."
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+2

Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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R&A Tree Experts Inc.
4.9(
89
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Lorton, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Yes, both jobs were completed in a very proficient manner. Job #1 at my residence was very serious trimming on my 22 foot arborvitae tree. The had to use a Nifty Lift machine to access all around the arborvitae’s circumference. Job #2 was selective trimming a large deciduous tree. R&A workers cleared “ all” of the debris and dumped all of it into the wood chipper."
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+4

Response time4 hrs
Response rate96%
34 neighbors recently requested a quote
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JL Tree Service Inc
4.5(
249
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+3 more

Serving Lorton, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1975

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We reach out to JL Tree Service every few years to assess our trees and prune as needed. During our last service in July, they removed a dead tree and pruned multiple others. They provided us a quote and stayed true to that quote. Their team was professional and left our yard in pristine shape. I'm not typically one for reviews, but after seeing the results of neighbors who hired another company for their tree service, I came to truly appreciate what JL has done for us."
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+4

8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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AAA Tree Service
4.7(
161
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Lorton, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1988

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had an excellent experience with this tree service company. The team arrived on time, worked efficiently, and handled every tree with great care. They removed hazardous limbs safely, leaving our yard clean and our home much safer."
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+5

Response time1 day
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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The Tree Care Service
4.7(
130
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Trimming+2 more

Serving Lorton, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Tree Care Service was great to work with and the work quality was excellent. I plan on getting more tree work done by this company and I highly recommend them to other homeowners. The pricing was fair and the owner has been great to work with."
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+19

Response time1 day
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Arborists FAQs, answered by experts

Yes, forestry mulching can grind stumps, but the level of effectiveness depends on the equipment used. Drum mulchers can break down smaller stumps, but larger or deep-rooted stumps may require a dedicated stump grinder for complete removal. If full stump removal is necessary for replanting or construction, additional excavation may be needed. Always check with your forestry mulching provider to confirm whether they offer stump grinding and if their equipment is suitable for your specific needs.

The speed of your tree root removal process depends on a few different factors, including the size and type of tree. However, the fastest method of killing tree roots is applying chemical herbicide, which starts working quickly and efficiently. But this removal method has its drawbacks, such as having a negative effect on the surrounding vegetation and landscaping. Other options like rock salt and stump grinding work relatively quickly and cause less damage to your yard.

No, you should never top maple trees. Topping injures the tree and leads to the rapid growth of a weak canopy, which can be hazardous to rooftops and utility lines. Removing the crown can also leave the interior bark vulnerable to sun damage, leading to insects and disease. A topped tree can also reduce property value and permanently damage the appearance of a tree.

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.

Aim to have your trees inspected and pruned in early spring. At this point in the year, tree service professionals can note where there is old growth from winter and cut that back to encourage new growth for the rest of the year. Pruning at the wrong time of the year could make your trees prone to diseases.

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