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Green Empire Arborists
4.9(
25
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Milton, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I have nothing but AMAZING things to say about this company. They were fantastic, respectful and very fair. We will definitely be calling them again in the future. They removed an extremely hard bunch of trees between 2 houses and did amazing. I am so thankful and would absolutely encourage anyone needing tree help to reach out to them."
MapleTree Climb
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Response time3 hrs
Response rate100%
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
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On A Limb Tree Service, LLC
5.0(
72
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Milton, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Jerry and his crew did MUCH more than tree stump removal, they have done several projects for me and they are always very good. They are quick, reliable, kind and polite. I cannot recommend them enough."
Split Tree
Tree fell on a car!
Up in a tree!
Removing limbs
Response time6 hrs
Response rate93%
46 neighbors recently requested a quote
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NEK Tree Workz LLC
5.0(
24
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+5 more

Serving Milton, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Josh was fabulous to work with. Very communicative, timely and professional. We had several trees that needed to be removed as they were too close to the house and he did a great job. Will be coming to NEK again for any future tree work."
Elm removal
Tree Service Project
Maple tree on house
Tree Service Project
Tree Service Project

+79

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Avalon Sunset Tree Services
5.0(
31
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Tree RemovalTree Trimming

Serving Milton, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I recently had the pleasure of hiring Joe Candido of Avalon Tree Service to remove a 100 + foot tree on my property. It had needed to come down for quite some time and a recent wind burst had caused a large branch to come crashing down in my yard in the middle of the night. I received multiple quotes and they came in a wide variety of pricing and the methods that would be used to take down the tree. One thing that struck me about Joe was that he called me right back after I left him a voicemail and set a time to come look at the tree. Upon arrival he looked at the tree and took videos and pictures of it and said he would be back in touch soon to review the method he would use to take it down and what my cost would be. A few days later Joe called me back and we set a time to meet. Joe was very detailed on how he would tackle the job, when he could do it and how much it would cost. I was so impressed on how detailed he was and that his method (climbing the tree and cutting it down) would have the least amount of damage to my property. All the other companies I spoke with said they needed to get a bucket truck or a crane to do the job and that I should plan on having some serious damage to my lawn and the stone wall surrounding it. I decided to go with Avalon and I was not disappointed. Joe came early on a Saturday morning with his impressive array of chainsaws (small, medium and gigantic) and climbing tools. It took the entire day and piece by piece the tree came down until it was just a stump. I am very happy with the job that was done and the fact that everything was cleaned up and there was no damage to my lawn or my wall. I found Joe very knowledgeable and friendly and most of all responsive to my questions and concerns. In my opinion its very rare to find any contractor that returns your calls and does what they say they are going to do at the agreed upon price and that is why I would not hesitate to recommended Joe and Avalon Tree Service."
155' Cotten wood
Dead Branches
Branch Removal
Too big for yard
Storm Damage

+3

Response time10 hrs
Response rate96%
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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Tanner's Excavating
5.0(
1
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - Remove

Serving Milton, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"This young man has obviously been the recipient of tutelage well beyond his experience as he is wise beyond his years. He is very affable and is a very good listener. He is somehow able to grasp your vision beyond the words you can provide and create just what was in your mind. A fine young man who will probably become way too busy to work for you. Haha"
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

You should not trim an oak tree in the summer. Oak trees are especially susceptible to disease, and open tree wounds are an invitation for beetles that carry tree-killing fungus. If there’s no risk that the oak tree will do damage to your property or hurt someone, it’s best to save the trimming for fall or winter. If you can, seal the wound with latex to prevent fungus from getting inside.

Generally, you’ll want to prune back the trunk by 1 to 2 feet each year to promote bushy growth. Doing so concentrates vegetative buds closer to the bottom of the tree, where you can easily harvest fruit. For side shoots that are a year old, leave at least six leaves. 

Never remove more than 30% of a tree’s foliage during pruning—even if your tree is really overgrown. Removing this much foliage at a time could kill your tree.

Generally, you’ll want to avoid pruning more than 25% of the tree’s canopy at one time. While pruning your tree is important, it’s possible to do it too often or to go too far. Again, this is why hiring a tree trimming pro to do the work is wise. However, if you do decide to DIY, going slow and trimming gradually is the name of the game.

There are several methods to hollow out a tree stump, and the best one depends on your tools, experience, and priorities. Common methods include using a chisel and hammer, a chainsaw, or burning.

  • Chisel and Hammer: This is often considered the easiest approach for those with limited tools or experience, though it is the most time-consuming.

  • Chainsaw: Using a chainsaw is the fastest method, but it comes with significant safety risks, especially for inexperienced users.

  • Burning: This can be an effective method, but it is not recommended unless you can first drill holes into the stump. Without holes, the stump will be difficult to light and may not burn completely through.

A power drill with at least a ⅜-inch diameter bit can make the job quicker and easier, regardless of the primary method. While you can use a chisel or chainsaw without a drill, it will require more time and effort. Always wear protective goggles and thick gloves, as splinters are an inevitable risk.

Lightning can cause massive damage, fires, and openings for other threats like bugs or fungal diseases. Barring any large fires or explosions, it’s difficult to tell how much damage a lightning strike has done until after a thorough inspection. Contact local authorities immediately if lightning strikes a tree in your yard and it causes a fire or explosion.

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