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Champlain Valley Site Works & Building
4.7(
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Serving Bristol, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Champlain Valley Site Works is highly recommended. I had a vision and Brian and his team made it a reality. I now have a beautifully landscaped front yard with a walkway. If you're looking for a company who will provide quality and outstanding professionalism, Champlain Valley is the company for you."
Outdoor Kitchen
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In the Works
Vegetable Gardens

+19

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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David
New to Angi

Serving Bristol, VT and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

I have always had a passion for trees dating back to my dendrology classes at Miami University. That passion has fueled many years in the arboriculture industry as a crew leader and climber. I'm happy to consult with you on your trees or shrubs and options to explore to preserve them for the long-term. Being an ISA Certified Arborist, I'm always striving to keep up with industry standards and grow myself.

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Rocky Oaks
New to Angi

Serving Bristol, VT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. We specialize in all your outdoor needs from excavating, grading, and demolition. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.\n\n

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Fence done for a garden

+3

Response time4 days
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Wright Cut Mowing
New to Angi

Serving Bristol, VT and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

My name is Jordan Wright, I was born and raised in Vermont, graduated high school from Brattleboro Union High school, and attend Castleton University now Vermont state University and played football there. I graduated with an undergraduate degree and a masters degree. I also currently still coach football over at the college. \n\nNow for the business! I have always had a passion for landscaping and working out doors! It wasn’t till I worked for the town of Brattleboro doing landscaping for them when I fell in love with mowing and the perfection that comes along with it! Fast forward to college I worked for a company local in Rutland! And man my love came right back! Fast forward to now! I am ready to take the big step of running my own company! Where our values are paying attention to the details, treating everyone like they are family, and leaving your lawn looking the best in the neighborhood! \nWith all that being said this marks the first step to achieving one of my goals!

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D.R Guilmette Landworks
New to Angi

Serving Bristol, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

D.R Guilmette Landworks has extensive experience working with various areas of land developing. From building site preparation, to new patios for an existing home, our company can do it all.

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Ray Germain Property Maintenance
4.9(
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Serving Bristol, VT and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I just hired Ray Germain services for snow shoveling of my residential property. He's come out three times now. So far, so good. I would anticipate retaining his services for this particular project ongoingly. Ray seems reliable, accountable and responsive, as well as price-reasonable. ---Kathleen Donovan"
Response time4 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

There are four common ways to prune a tree correctly: crown thinning, crown reduction, crown raising, and crown cleaning. The method you choose depends on the purpose of pruning. However, making the correct cuts is a vital part of the process, regardless of your method. Pruning incorrectly can damage or even kill the tree. So, you may want to hire a professional tree-trimming company to tackle the task. 

Completely topping a plum tree is a risky business. Cut too much, and you’ll kill your tree. That said, you do need to trim the top of your tree to encourage bushy growth, maintain your tree’s vase shape, and limit size. 

A plum tree's central leader (or trunk) should never extend more than 3 feet above the highest branch. When you first plant your tree, cut the central leader so it’s 2 to 3 feet tall. As it grows, cut it back 12 to 20 inches until it reaches its desired height. Never prune more than one-third of the new growth.

While the fastest way to kill a tree is to simply cut it down, there are several other methods to choose from. You should hire a professional tree removal service to cut down a tree to ensure your personal and property safety. Some slower but effective options include treating or grinding the tree stump or using a basal bark treatment. 

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.

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.

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