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Avatar for Destiny's Tree Service LLC
Destiny's Tree Service LLC
4.8(
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+5 more

Serving Mount Vernon, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Destiny's Tree Service is a wonderful company to work with. We had two huge Leland cypress trees twice as tall as our house, wedged between two houses. Marvin and his Destiny's crew were amazing. They skillfully removed both trees, being careful not to damage the houses, roof, bushes, and lawn. Then they did a perfect job again removing two big stumps. Everyone paid such attention to detail. They are truly tree work artists and we want to say thank you so much. Also very reasonable priced."
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5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Axcobar Tree Experts
4.9(
35
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+5 more

Serving Mount Vernon, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had Axcobar Tree Service trim and remove a number of trees and I highly recommend them. I will use them again and not waste time looking at any other companies. They provided an estimate and on our scheduled date arrived first thing in the morning and worked all day. They did an outstanding job and cleaned up everything as they worked. We are very happy with Axcobar Tree Experts and would recommend them for all your tree service needs."
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Response time2 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Gordon W Frazier Tree Service
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+5 more

Serving Mount Vernon, 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!"
Tree trimming
Removing limbs
Trucks
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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J&M Tree and Landscaping LLC
4.8(
19
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTrees and Shrubs - Trim or Remove+3 more

Serving Mount Vernon, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I chose J&M Tree Services to remove a dead pine tree. Jorge, was in constant contact w me to make sure we were on the same page. The guys came in and did all the things, very quick and professionally. Will recommend them for any tree jobs and will be using them again if needed."
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Response time2 days
Response rate91%
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Green Vista Tree Care
4.9(
313
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+3 more

Serving Mount Vernon, 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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Response time1 day
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Tree Service questions, answered by experts

Unfortunately, palm tree stumps are one of the most difficult types to remove due to how their roots grow. Unlike other trees, palm tree roots grow horizontally and vertically. Palm tree roots grow as deep as three feet into the ground, although soil and growing conditions could mean they go as far as 50 inches into the earth. 

If you want to be able to repurpose the grass in the area where you removed a stump later, you’ll have to dig quite deep—and perhaps wide—to trim away all the roots.

The best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

The best tools for tree removal include a chainsaw for large trees, an ax for notching and cutting down small trees, and a wedge to help control the direction a tree falls in. A hatchet can be useful for very small trees, but won’t be effective for medium to large trees. 

Tree pruning is a common and helpful tree maintenance technique that involves carefully cutting and trimming unwanted branches so that the tree can continue to grow and thrive. Pruning is done carefully and intentionally. Tree topping is a frowned-upon method that involves removing and cutting most or the entirety of the top of the tree, including structurally important branches.

If you don’t cut down a dead, dying, or diseased tree, it can become a nesting place for pests like mosquitos, bees, beetles, wasps, fly larvae, and more. Some pests will live in the tree, while others will feed off the decaying wood. Unhealthy trees are also more likely to fall over, potentially injuring people and causing damage to your property.

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