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Avatar for Beko's Trees, LLC
Beko's Trees, LLC
4.3(
59
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Serving Elma, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"We have used Beko’s Tree for several years now, for both planned and emergency projects, and are grateful for their service! Beko is smart and professional, he prices his work fairly, and he is quick to help when trees have blocked our driveway. He provides sage advice on how to best approach dead and leaning trees, and how to best approach big trees on our high bank property. We highly recommend Beko’s!"
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Martin Landscaping
4.6(
36
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Serving Elma, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"These guys did a fantastic job removing a whole lot of blackberry vines and a ton of ivy from an overgrown area of my property. They also cut back some huge laurel hedges and did a really great job pruning a cherry tree that had been neglected for too long. Not an easy job but they got it done very quickly and everything looks fantastic."
Landscaping
Landscaping
Landscaping
Landscaping
Landscaping

+6

Response time3 hrs
Response rate98%
33 neighbors recently requested a quote
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PNW Timberghost Land Management Services, LLC
5.0(
4
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Serving Elma, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"All aspects of this project were done efficiently, professionally. and the outcome exceeded my expectations. Communications were frequent and informative. Two maple tree stumps were removed via excavator, vs. grinding/chipping. This resulted in the area being free of roots and debris. I am very happy with the results. The price was very reasonable. I highly recommend this company. Pictures include before and after."
Forestry Mulching
Tree Removal
Stump Removal
Stump Removal
Stump Removal

+7

Response time1 day
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Nicolas Landscaping
4.9(
10
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Serving Elma, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great Job, was able to change day and show up for an earlier date to get a quote. We decided on a reasonable price for the work that day and started work two days later. They stated the work could take 2 days but they finished in one day and got it all done. We were very happy with the final product. We will do services with them again."
Response time12 hrs
Response rate96%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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RISE N GRIND STUMP GRINDING
5.0(
3
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Serving Elma, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had a great experience working with Greg for some stump grinding and highly recommend his company. His communication was excellent right from the start, and he was incredibly flexible when I asked to add another piece to the job at the last minute. What really impressed me was the care he took with safety and property protection. He put up solid barriers around the workspace so flying debris wouldn't be an issue. His pricing is very fair, and his cleanup was top-notch—he restored the area to its pre-job condition and honestly left it looking even better than before he started. Total professional, and I'd absolutely hire him again."
Shady Lane Stump Grind
Shady Lane Stump 1
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Shady Ln. Stump done

+3

Response time4 hrs
Response rate100%
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Landscaping Gomez
4.6(
68
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Serving Elma, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Three and a half very large trees taken down with no damage to surrounding landscaping. All wood either cut into 18” logs and stacked for firewood, or chipped into mulch. Excellent job."
Response time3 hrs
Response rate94%
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

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.

An arborist specializes in tree care, performing tasks such as pruning, treating diseases, and removing hazardous trees. They also assess soil conditions, plant trees, and develop landscaping plans to ensure healthy growth. They also manage debris cleanup, inspect equipment, and record maintenance activities. Arborists often collaborate with landscapers and professional tree maintenance services, applying their specialized knowledge and problem-solving skills to maintain tree health and safety.

On grafted trees, tree suckers will grow from the root stock, not the branches grafted onto it. Therefore, the leaves and characteristics of the suckers aren’t the same as the tree because they are different varieties. Root stock has more hardiness, strength, or drought tolerance than its grafted limbs, so if the suckers are from fruit or flowers, it might be different than the main part of your tree.

Salt, herbicide, light deprivation, boiling water, and burning can all help dissolve a tree stump. You can also bury the tree stump in soil or mulch to help it rot naturally. Killing a tree stump prevents future regrowth, but you may also remove it by digging it out or grinding it.

You can use herbicides to prevent roots from growing without killing the tree itself, however they must be used with caution. Systemic herbicides are absorbed by the root and can kill off problematic roots. However, herbicides can sometimes negatively impact nearby plants, so the solution is best used sparingly.

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