If you like our reviews, please visit our website directly as we have a LOT more information and photos there. https://www.bluecordpropertycare.com/ You can also check out our YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6Hlpqyv5AKRI_ajQikxlgg We are a family and veteran owned and operated business and we use the best equipment in the industry for the best possible results. If you're looking for a small family business that takes the time to understand what you want and to create something truly special, all while making it an enjoyable experience, we will be a good fit for you.
"Blue Cord did a great job with the property grading and care."
Erica C on February 2025
If you like our reviews, please visit our website directly as we have a LOT more information and photos there. https://www.bluecordpropertycare.com/ You can also check out our YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6Hlpqyv5AKRI_ajQikxlgg We are a family and veteran owned and operated business and we use the best equipment in the industry for the best possible results. If you're looking for a small family business that takes the time to understand what you want and to create something truly special, all while making it an enjoyable experience, we will be a good fit for you.
"Blue Cord did a great job with the property grading and care."
Erica C on February 2025
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"Yes job was done as asked. Samuel was on time, and finished quickly. "
Jerry v on January 2025
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"Yes job was done as asked. Samuel was on time, and finished quickly. "
Jerry v on January 2025
T&J Tree Services is locally owned and operated small tree service doing business since 2013. Our experienced tree experts will handle your tree services efficiently and safely. Storm clean-up and emergency tree removal is available 24/7. We look forward to serving all of our customers with honest and quality services at affordable prices. We proudly serve the Berks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery counties and the Philadelphia and surrounding communities. We offer FREE estimates.
"This is a good company with hard working people That stay on the job until it's done they know what they are doing the whole experience was 5 star positive very reasonable pricing and very fast response time"
Barry E on December 2024
T&J Tree Services is locally owned and operated small tree service doing business since 2013. Our experienced tree experts will handle your tree services efficiently and safely. Storm clean-up and emergency tree removal is available 24/7. We look forward to serving all of our customers with honest and quality services at affordable prices. We proudly serve the Berks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery counties and the Philadelphia and surrounding communities. We offer FREE estimates.
"This is a good company with hard working people That stay on the job until it's done they know what they are doing the whole experience was 5 star positive very reasonable pricing and very fast response time"
Barry E on December 2024
Full landscaping & Tree service LLC, we pride ourselves on being the best lawn and tree service improvement company in the area. With over 10 years of experience we've built an excellent reputation for customer satisfaction by providing quick estimates, a great attention to detail, and competitive pricing. Being a screened and approved professional gives you the peace of mind you need to allow us to give your home the attention it deserves. Call us today and let's get started.
"This crew was Outstanding. They arrived on-time, did qualify work and cleaned up after themselves. I would highly recommend Vladimir and his crew. I plan to use these guys in the future."
Wayne R on April 2025
Full landscaping & Tree service LLC, we pride ourselves on being the best lawn and tree service improvement company in the area. With over 10 years of experience we've built an excellent reputation for customer satisfaction by providing quick estimates, a great attention to detail, and competitive pricing. Being a screened and approved professional gives you the peace of mind you need to allow us to give your home the attention it deserves. Call us today and let's get started.
"This crew was Outstanding. They arrived on-time, did qualify work and cleaned up after themselves. I would highly recommend Vladimir and his crew. I plan to use these guys in the future."
Wayne R on April 2025
Jason 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 over 20 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 the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!
"Thorough and prompt service."
Brian B on February 2025
Jason 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 over 20 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 the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!
"Thorough and prompt service."
Brian B on February 2025
Green Lawn Fertilizing is the largest locally owned lawn care company in the Philadelphia Tri-State region. We have been listed in the Philadelphia 100 five times years and INC 5000 9 of the last 10 years based on our rapid growth as a family owned business. We owe our tremendous growth as a business to building honest, trustworthy relationships with our customers and employees. Every aspect of our business is focused on our commitment to providing superior customer service and we take great pride in being A rated on Angie’s list as a result. From day one, when our owner, Matt Jesson, founded Green Lawn Fertilizing, our mission was to become a leading independent green industry company by providing a superior customer experience. 20 years later we feel confident that we have achieved that goal as we have overall exemplary online reviews including over 400 A ratings on Angie’s List! We were recognized among all small or medium sized businesses in the region by the Greater Phialdelphia Chamber of Commerce as their "Customer Service Excellence" award winner. We have also been listed as Lawn and Landscape Magazine’s #9 Lawn Care Company in the country. We are also active members of: NALP, NPMA, LCAP, PPMA and Project Evergreen's Green Care for Troops.
"Latrell Hill, the service technician was very professional and friendly. He did a good job of making sure all the spots of my lawn were covered."
Kevin S on April 2025
Green Lawn Fertilizing is the largest locally owned lawn care company in the Philadelphia Tri-State region. We have been listed in the Philadelphia 100 five times years and INC 5000 9 of the last 10 years based on our rapid growth as a family owned business. We owe our tremendous growth as a business to building honest, trustworthy relationships with our customers and employees. Every aspect of our business is focused on our commitment to providing superior customer service and we take great pride in being A rated on Angie’s list as a result. From day one, when our owner, Matt Jesson, founded Green Lawn Fertilizing, our mission was to become a leading independent green industry company by providing a superior customer experience. 20 years later we feel confident that we have achieved that goal as we have overall exemplary online reviews including over 400 A ratings on Angie’s List! We were recognized among all small or medium sized businesses in the region by the Greater Phialdelphia Chamber of Commerce as their "Customer Service Excellence" award winner. We have also been listed as Lawn and Landscape Magazine’s #9 Lawn Care Company in the country. We are also active members of: NALP, NPMA, LCAP, PPMA and Project Evergreen's Green Care for Troops.
"Latrell Hill, the service technician was very professional and friendly. He did a good job of making sure all the spots of my lawn were covered."
Kevin S on April 2025
Potteiger Farms is a full service landscape and tree removal company. The owner has a degree in ornamental horticulture from Delaware Valley University, which allows us to complete tough jobs to industry standards. We rely on repeat business and word of mouth; therefore, our client's satisfaction is extremely important.
"Awesome. Great price, better service."
Pete C on October 2024
Potteiger Farms is a full service landscape and tree removal company. The owner has a degree in ornamental horticulture from Delaware Valley University, which allows us to complete tough jobs to industry standards. We rely on repeat business and word of mouth; therefore, our client's satisfaction is extremely important.
"Awesome. Great price, better service."
Pete C on October 2024
A good tree company should be a member of a professional organization that holds them to a high standard of service and ethics. Examples include the Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA) and the International Society of Arboriculture.
"Arbor Max did a great job, and their people went out of their way to make sure the work was done as I'd expected."
John K on December 2023
A good tree company should be a member of a professional organization that holds them to a high standard of service and ethics. Examples include the Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA) and the International Society of Arboriculture.
"Arbor Max did a great job, and their people went out of their way to make sure the work was done as I'd expected."
John K on December 2023
10+ years of experience! Lara Landscaping is a locally owned family business operating out of Coatesville, PA. With years of experience in residential landscaping, we are proud of our reputation for offering the highest quality landscapes for our customers. Our suite of services includes: landscaping, fall & spring cleanups, grass cutting, tree trimming & pruning, planting, mulching, tree maintenance, snow removal and much more. Contact us today to schedule your appointment.
"Alberto is professional, courteous and does excellent work. This past winter, I had such a huge mud problem in my yard so I called Alberto for help. He quickly came out and gave me the most reasonable quote for a drainage system. Since the installation, it has been such a game changer! Now I don’t have rain puddles and muddy puppy paw prints everywhere. Thanks Alberto!"
p e on May 2024
10+ years of experience! Lara Landscaping is a locally owned family business operating out of Coatesville, PA. With years of experience in residential landscaping, we are proud of our reputation for offering the highest quality landscapes for our customers. Our suite of services includes: landscaping, fall & spring cleanups, grass cutting, tree trimming & pruning, planting, mulching, tree maintenance, snow removal and much more. Contact us today to schedule your appointment.
"Alberto is professional, courteous and does excellent work. This past winter, I had such a huge mud problem in my yard so I called Alberto for help. He quickly came out and gave me the most reasonable quote for a drainage system. Since the installation, it has been such a game changer! Now I don’t have rain puddles and muddy puppy paw prints everywhere. Thanks Alberto!"
p e on May 2024
Owner-operated tree service and stump grinding business with over 13 years of experience in the field. We cover many services for residential and commercial space and work in a professional and timely manner. Free estimates available.
"They were very professional, on time, very respectful, they stacked the wood they cut and cleaned the work area when they left. Would Definitely Hire them again and recommend them to anyone. The owner didn't want payment until the job was done and I was satisfied with everything. Great Company with the right equipment to do the job. And they were less expensive then all the other quotes I received."
Barry H on March 2025
Owner-operated tree service and stump grinding business with over 13 years of experience in the field. We cover many services for residential and commercial space and work in a professional and timely manner. Free estimates available.
"They were very professional, on time, very respectful, they stacked the wood they cut and cleaned the work area when they left. Would Definitely Hire them again and recommend them to anyone. The owner didn't want payment until the job was done and I was satisfied with everything. Great Company with the right equipment to do the job. And they were less expensive then all the other quotes I received."
Barry H on March 2025
Yes, grinding a stump is worthwhile if you plan to use the area for planting, recreation, or building. Removing the stump clears space for new landscaping or construction projects. Additionally, as the stump decomposes, it can rob the soil of nitrogen, affecting the growth of other plants. Stumps are also a tripping hazard, making removal a wise choice.
The time it takes to grind a stump depends on its size, density, and the grinder's performance. A small, soft stump can be ground in 15 minutes, while a large, dense stump may require up to eight hours for complete removal. Factors like the stump's structure and your grinding technique affect how quickly you can remove it.
Grinding a stump is often the best solution for clearing an area for construction or planting. It removes the visible portion of the stump, but the roots remain underground. If you need to remove the roots for long-term stability or design plans, you'll need to hire a professional for full stump and root removal. This ensures your site is completely cleared for future projects.
Leaving a tree stump in your yard can cause several problems. It can become a breeding ground for pests and diseases that might harm nearby trees and structures. Plus, the decaying stump can interfere with your landscaping plans, making mowing difficult and promoting unwanted new growth that can disrupt soil stability. Removing the stump eliminates these risks and improves your yard's safety and appearance.
To effectively kill a stump, you need to interrupt its nutrient supply and speed up decay. Drill holes into the stump and fill them with a concentrated herbicide like glyphosate, rock salt, or Epsom salt. This method ensures the substance penetrates deeply. Alternatively, cover the stump with a dark, heavy-duty tarp to deprive it of sunlight, which accelerates the process. Remember to follow safety guidelines when using these methods.