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Martinez Tree Service
4.8(
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Tree TrimmingTree Removal

Serving Bellingham, WA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Absolutely the best guys and hardest workers. They worked the job to completion in 1 day that would have taken most 2 days if not longer. Very difficult 50 foot tree with branches intruding into 2 separate yards and over one neighbors large shop. They removed tree with precision not causing any damage. Cleaned up after themselves and hauled away everything. They were straightforward about price and I’m already planning another job with them. I’ve avoided this tree removal for years and I wish I found Martinez Tree Service years ago instead of the others that quoted high and provided less service. I look forward to working with them in the future. I highly recommend Martinez Tree Service"
Response time12 hrs
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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High Tide Services
4.8(
23
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Bellingham, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Marty is highly skilled. He and his crew provided excellent service removing some large trees that were dangerous to my home. They also removed some English Ivy from a Cedar, because Ivy kills trees. Reasonably priced too. Thank you."
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Response time9 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by73%of homeowners
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Cornerstone Tree Services
5.0(
6
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Tree RemovalTree Trimming

Serving Bellingham, WA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

"I had a pine tree that had large branches were growing over my shed and reaching over the edge of the roof of my house. There were times in the past, when the ice covering the branches, that the branches rested upon the power lines. There were two vertical trunks that were twisted upon each other. All of these branches and trunks were removed without harm to my facility and did not hit the power lines. The tree was completely removed and hauled away. Before they left, the clean up the area. Very professional"
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Timber Tree Service, LLC
4.8(
5
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving Bellingham, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I couldn't truthfully rate on the "value" as it's an insurance claim from a neighbor's tree breaking and landing on one of my buildings. I haven't seen a bill but looking at the job they did I could probably give them a 5 rating. To the rest, the dad, Sam, was very friendly and helpful and always answered the phone or called me immediately back if I had to leave a message. The guys that came out were extremely kind and professional. Their clean up after was great. My yard looks better than before the tree hit."
Response time11 hrs
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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new image excavation and tree service LLC
5.0(
2
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+1 more

Serving Bellingham, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Matt and his company did through and quality work. We couldn't have been happier with the end result. He went above and beyond to ensure we were happy with the work that was done. We had several bids and he was 1/3 of the cost the others were. But more importantly he stood behind the work he did and was a man of his word which is so hard to find. If you're struggling to find someone who is reliable and does quality work look no further. You won't be dissappointed"
Response time2 days
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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J Plus Construction Services, LLC
5.0(
3
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Tree TrimmingTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+1 more

Serving Bellingham, WA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I can highly recommend J Plus Construction after the excellent work they did in transforming my wildly overgrown grass into a beautifully trimmed lawn surrounding my house. Two men worked tirelessly for approximately two hours and did everything I needed to be done with care and attention to my requests. I highly recommend this company."
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EL PARAISO LANDSCAPING LLC
5.0(
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+5 more

Serving Bellingham, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Warranties offered

EL PARAISO LANDSCAPING LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

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Arborists questions, answered by experts

While there is a lot of debate about whether boiling water is strong enough to kill tree roots, it is not best to remove the roots from large, old trees. You may be able to weaken young roots enough to remove them manually, but boiling water will likely not do the trick for large root systems.

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.

Aside from removing dead or diseased branches, you should prune your trees somewhere between every one and three years. Some people—particularly commercial farmers—prune their apple trees yearly to produce higher yields. This is the best way to promote tree health. That said, the average homeowner can get away with hard-pruning their mature apple tree every other year or every three years. 

It depends. Smaller, younger trees take longer to mature, but they're more resilient, their roots don't get as damaged during transplanting, and they recover faster. Plus, they're much more affordable to plant, and it's possible to DIY the planting. 

On the other hand, mature trees produce fruit faster and provide more shade and privacy immediately. Ideally, a small or medium tree is the better choice if you can wait a few years for it to mature. But if you need immediate maturity, a larger tree is the only option.

Firewood tends to be cheaper during the spring and summer. When the demand for firewood is lower during these seasons, many firewood companies offer lower prices and added discounts. In addition, the supply of firewood is typically higher in these months, meaning the quality is typically higher as well.

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