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John Kunkle
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Tree Trimming

Serving Rochester, VT and surrounding areas

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My name is John. I offer a variety of landscaping and general handy man services. I pay close attention to detail. I’m easy to work with. Prices are competitive. Give me a shot and let me show you what I can do for your home!

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David
New to Angi
Tree RemovalTree Trimming

Serving Rochester, 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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Riffle Lawn Care & More
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Tree Trimming

Serving Rochester, VT and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

"Absolutely fabulous! I had an overgrown lawn about 3ft high and they didn’t even blink! Just said no problem! They were also the only people I called that actually answered their phone.& I didn’t have to leave a msg with a computer prompt that kept cutting me off. They even came to ck out the job first. It was a huge job and they are miracle workers. I will be utilizing their services for years to come. 10 stars! Definitely recommend them."
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Rocky Oaks
New to Angi
Tree TrimmingTree Trimming - For Business

Serving Rochester, 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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A nice rototilling for a garden!
Fence done for a garden

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Response time4 days
Turnpike Enterprises LLC
New to Angi
Tree Stump - RemoveTree Trimming

Serving Rochester, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

Turnpike Enterprises LLC provides reliable, professional outdoor property services to help keep your home looking its best year-round. We offer lawn care, landscaping, spring and fall cleanups, and general property maintenance. We take pride in quality work, dependable service, and attention to detail. Whether you need regular lawn maintenance or help getting your property ready for the changing seasons, Turnpike Enterprises LLC is here to help.

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Pegton's Property Maintenance, LLC
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Tree Trimming

Serving Rochester, VT and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Peter Ryan did everything right. He responded promptly, and gave me his honest opinion as to what he was and was not qualified to do, And referred me to another professional for the piece of the job that he felt was not for him. Ultimately I hired him to do the installation of a large perennial bed which was completed in a very timely fashion and which came in exactly at quote. His rates are very competitive, and I was so pleased with his work and that of his associate that I have hired them to return for fall cleanup. I highly recommend Pegtons Property Maintenance service, and look forward to dealing with them again in the near future"
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Family Tree Removal & Services
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming+1 more

Serving Rochester, VT and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"From the first time I called them, Jillian was so pleasant and helpful. Meeting Michael was a pleasure and he was so willing to work with us to get the job done. You won't be disappointed when you hire Family Tree Removal & Services."
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Massive Tree Very Close to the Home Owners House
Dead tree posing a risk to a shed that had sentime

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Response time3 days
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Not all leaning trees are dangerous, but they can be a hazard as gravity may eventually cause them to fall. A key factor is whether the lean is new or has been present for a long time. Trees that have grown with a lean for years are not typically an immediate danger, but a sudden lean is a cause for concern as it often indicates weakening roots. If a tree is leaning more than 15% from vertical, you should consider having it straightened or transplanted. To be safe, it's always best to hire a professional arborist to inspect any leaning tree to assess the risk and avoid potential accidents.

Generally, you should prune around 20% of an apple tree’s growth—and never more than 30%. This means that if you have a severely overgrown tree, it can take a few seasons to prune it back enough to produce the healthiest fruit. 

If you’re dealing with a newly planted or juvenile tree, hold off on pruning beyond the initial shaping. Wait at least a couple of seasons into fruit production since pruning can increase the number of water sprouts and unproductive foliage.

Trimming a tree can take anywhere from just two hours to a full day, depending on the age of the tree, the number of trees, and the species. Young trees are generally easier to trim, as their branches are often thinner in diameter and easier to reach compared to mature trees. They also tend to be healthier. If you haven’t trimmed your trees before or it’s been a while, the process could take even longer.

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.

The fastest ways to remove a tree stump are by grinding it or burning it.

Stump grinding is often the quickest method, with professionals able to chip away a stump and its roots within a single session. You have the option to hire a professional stump removal service or rent a stump grinder to do it yourself. However, it's important to note that these machines can be large, difficult to transport, and dangerous to operate without prior experience. For safety reasons, hiring a local arborist or landscape specialist is often recommended.

Burning is another fast option. Before you begin, check your local burn laws. The process involves drilling holes into the stump, filling them with vegetable oil, and waiting 24 to 48 hours. Afterward, you can add charcoal bricks to the surface and light the fire, which must be attended at all times.

For a more affordable but much slower alternative, you can use potassium nitrate pellets to accelerate the natural decomposition process. This method typically takes four to six months.

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