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Avatar for Martin Landscaping LLC
Martin Landscaping LLC
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Trees & Shrubs - Treat, Protect and MaintainTrees & Shrubs - Treat, Protect and Maintain - For Business

Serving Yelm, WA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"I had Martin Landscaping help me get my backyard in great shape. Im excited and happy with the work provided. I will definitely call him again and recommend to others He was on time. Never late, infact a day early for the job. Thanks again."
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Response time1 day
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Highlander Logging, Inc.
4.7(
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Tree Removal

Serving Yelm, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mike and his team at Highlander Tree Service recently removed a maple tree from a steep incline location. From the beginning of communication with Mike, he was friendly, knowledgeable and very efficient with immediate cost information. He not only quoted the price, but offered to do other helpful tasks with a willingness that is so refreshing. Mike and Nick worked this process with skill and such carefulness in the surrounding area and also the clean-up process was impeccable. I highly recommend their service and work ethics. Thank you, Highlander Logging and Tree Service!"
Response time3 hrs
Response rate99%
64 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Eagles Stump Grinding
5.0(
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Tree Stump - Remove

Serving Yelm, WA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Hired kip to removed ugly tree roots in my back yard. He arrived on time and did a beautiful job done. He is fair, fast, honest, reliable, friendly, and professional. I couldnâ  t be happier with his service and highly recommend it."
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Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Crazyviking Tree Service, LLC
4.8(
6
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving Yelm, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I had a dead tree that needed to be removed. Due to the location and accessability, I was concerned that having the tree removed would damage our landscaping. Crazyviking came out, surveyed the area, explained, step by step, how he would remove tree, how long it would take and assured me that he would do his best to protect the surrounding areas. We set a date for 2 days later, he arrived, removed the tree exactly like he said he would, chopped and stacked the fallen tree into pieces that I could burn in my fire pit. I highly recommend Crazyviking and I will call them if, in the future, I need help with any of our trees"
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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RISE N GRIND STUMP GRINDING
5.0(
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree Stump - Remove - For Business

Serving Yelm, 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."
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+3

Response time4 hrs
Response rate100%
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Late winter is ideal, but if you’re pruning apple trees in the spring, prune them as early as possible in the season. You want to ensure your tree is just creeping out of dormancy and hasn’t started pushing out new growth. If you prune your tree too late into spring, you generally won’t see results until the following year.

That said, there’s no pruning season for unhealthy growth. Remove dead, dying, or diseased branches as soon as you notice them, regardless of the time of year.

The ideal depth of a tree notch depends on the tree, but it should usually be between 20% and 25% of the tree’s depth. However, if the tree is leaning towards the direction of the notch, it can be cut more shallowly—at as little as 10% of the depth. When the tree is leaning away from the direction it needs to be felled, you can cut deeper, closer to 30%.

How often and long you should water a tree depends on the species and if it is mature or newly planted. The amount of water is also based on the tree's size. A good rule of thumb is approximately 5 gallons per inch of the trunk's diameter.

Adjusting watering to the recommended suggestions for the tree type and weather conditions is vital. For instance, watering trees during a drought is necessary, and you may need to water more frequently than usual.

No, homeowners insurance typically does not cover the cost of removing a dead, sick, or rotting tree that is still standing. Insurance is designed to protect against sudden and unexpected accidents, whereas a tree dying or rotting over time is considered a maintenance issue. Coverage usually only applies after a tree has fallen and caused damage to your property.

Deciduous shade trees (the type of trees whose leaves fall off in autumn) need to be pruned in late winter—between February and March. That’s because it’s easier to find and remove sick or dead branches when no leaves are present. And wounds close and heal faster in colder temperatures so pruning them at this time also makes them less prone to infection.

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