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Tree Frog Outdoor
5.0(
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+3 more

Serving Topsham, VT and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Alex and his team came to my property to remove a few trees that were far too large and leaning towards my house. They were able to drop the trees and their limbs with extreme accuracy. They cleaned up the job site very well. I would say they are very professional, talented and brave for climbing the way they do —and do prioritize and fully comply with safety procedures. Highly recommend! 5 stars *****"
Response time30 mins
Response rate100%
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
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SW WOOD LLC
5.0(
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+3 more

Serving Topsham, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"I was very pleased with the work he did, he has a nice way of explaining things , I sure I will hire him again for other projects when needed he is a very pleasant person to deal with. Tank you Scott for being such a nice guy ."
24 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Andrew's Landscaping
4.9(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+1 more

Serving Topsham, VT and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Andrew is a true gentleman. He and his staff work hard and go the extra mile when they find something that needs work, even though they may not have quoted it. I would recommend him highly! We plan to continue to use Andrewâ s company for all our tree and landscape needs!"
Response time4 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

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.

Most experts recommend removing a tree that has sustained more than 25% loss in the limbs, trunk, or circumference of the bark. Doing an initial trimming of damaged and dangling branches, but then waiting a few days of monitoring to decide how much more you might need to cut can help you better assess the total damage to the tree. However, consulting a tree maintenance pro to make this determination the best course of action before removing a tree.

The shepherd’s tree, native to the Kalahari Desert in Africa, holds the record for the deepest known tree roots at over 230 feet deep. Some African communities refer to it as the “Tree of Life” since it provides food, shade, and medicinal properties to the surrounding community.

If you aren’t sure what you’re doing, be very careful when cutting mature tree roots (roots larger than 2 inches). Root cutting and pruning can affect both a tree’s stability and its ability to nourish itself. Issues during root cutting can result in damage or injury. 

It’s recommended you call in a pro to help, unless it’s a very small tree and you aren’t worried about the prospect of losing the tree.

Generally speaking, you’ll want to avoid flush cuts, which are cuts made as extremely close to the trunk or main branch. These cuts can weaken your tree, lower its natural defense mechanisms, and even cause decay. You’ll also want to avoid tree topping, which is the total removal of the leader and upper main branches of a tree. 

Most pros will advise against either of these methods, which is why hiring a pro is often the best choice when it comes to tree trimming.

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