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Joe's Yard Service
4.5(
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Serving George, WA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Joe’s yard service did an excellent job starting from day one of our project. His two man crew were on time and skilled workers. We will use them again. Excellent to work with. Jim D"
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3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Oso Landscape, LLC
5.0(
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Serving George, WA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Oso Landscape has done a lot of projects for us over the years, from regular maintenance to a complete xeriscaping overhaul, and have always done great work for a fair price. I would recommend them to anybody."
removal of 2 large trees
tree removal
tree removal
Installation of new grass/turf
retaining wall

+13

Recommended by83%of homeowners
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HP Tree Service
New to Angi

Serving George, WA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

HP Tree Service is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have years of hands-on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to ther details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!

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Sound Stump Removal
4.9(
266
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Serving George, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My giant cherry tree fell over at 5pm and I called Brian for emergency tree removal. The next morning, he had a crew out to chop down and chip the tree. He then came out with the stump grinder and took care of the rest. It was all done by 1:00pm!! I cannot recommend Sound Stump more highly. I was in a situation where the rest of the tree could have fallen and done serious damage to property. Brian saved the day; the arborists were incredibly kind, conscientious, and helpful, which I especially appreciated in an emergency. This is an exemplary company. Thank you, Brian!"
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lake stevens

+11

Response time5 hrs
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Oso landcape
5.0(
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Serving George, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

"Great, fast work with a smile! They did an excellent job removing a falling tree from my front yard. The cleanup was very thorough, too. They came out of their way to help me (I live in a remote, rural area in Western Washington near the mountains). They gave me a great price, too. I highly recommend OSO Landscaping!"
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Tree Service Done to a Client Halfway Through
Clearing a Backyard Property

+8

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

The amount of time it takes for a tree trunk to rot depends on several factors, including the tree’s size, species, and environmental conditions. It can take anywhere from a few years to several decades for a tree’s trunk to rot. A tree stump, on the other hand, can take up to 10 years to disappear after it’s decayed naturally.

If executed correctly your tree should survive after being transplanted to a new spot. However, effective transplanting requires six months, careful root pruning, safe transport to the new location, and replanting in prime soil conditions. You’ll also need an appropriately sized root ball for a complete tree transplant. A good rule of thumb is that, for every inch in diameter, your tree’s root ball needs to be around 11 inches. So a tree with a diameter of six inches needs a root ball of approximately 66 inches.

We don’t recommend DIY tree trimming for a few different reasons. First, the tools required to trim a tree can be costly, up to $1,100 or more, for the ladders and specialized saws needed. 

Safety is another concern, especially when working with more mature trees. As a guideline, you should only DIY tree trimming when branches are less than two inches in diameter. Any more, and the safety risk becomes too high, which could lead to catastrophe. For this job, it’s safest to let a tree-trimming professional assess the work needed.

You can find pruning paints and sealants for trees, but you shouldn’t use them on a topped tree. Coatings like these often inhibit the tree’s healing process. An important exception is if there are dangerous fungi nearby that the tree is particularly vulnerable to, like oaks and oak wilt. Sealing cuts can help prevent fungi from taking root.

If tree branches cross well into your property line, in many cases, these branches become part of your property, and you can trim them up until your neighbor’s property line. However, this issue will vary based on local ordinances, so you should do your research before making any decisions. Better yet, speak with your neighbor about how to handle any tree issues. 

If you don’t mind the branches, you can leave them be, but if they’re becoming a hazard, it’s definitely worth having a conversation.

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