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Avatar for Arce Tree Service
Arce Tree Service
286 Chambers St #C
4.85(
31
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Arce Tree Service
286 Chambers St #C
4.85(
31
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
5 years of experience

Arce Tree Service 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.

"Did everything well in a timely manner."

John J on November 2023

Arce Tree Service 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.

"Did everything well in a timely manner."

John J on November 2023


Tree Whisperer, Inc.
PO Box 495
4.74(
142
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Approved Pro
Tree Whisperer, Inc.
PO Box 495
4.74(
142
)
Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
38 local quotes requested

Tree Whisperer is a locally owned and operated company. We value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of lawn care services that are customizable to each individual project. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Super crew. Went above and beyond expectations. Highly recommend."

James E on July 2024

Tree Whisperer is a locally owned and operated company. We value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of lawn care services that are customizable to each individual project. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Super crew. Went above and beyond expectations. Highly recommend."

James E on July 2024


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Southwest Environments Landscape Services, Inc.
2224 Llex
4.73(
24
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Southwest Environments Landscape Services, Inc.
2224 Llex
4.73(
24
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
11 years of experience

Southwest Environments is a full service landscape & tree service company for commercial & residential properties . Our excellent reputation for providing the highest quality services and products has won our customer's satisfaction. As one of the best landscape maintenance companies, we won't let you down. We have the experience to maintain your curb appeal with expert landscape maintenance services. To keep your valuable landscape investment looking its best, allow us to provide expert care. The skilled and experienced maintenance crews at Southwest Environments can assist in keeping residential and commercial properties looking their best & growing strong. Our trained experts can create a custom maintenance program that is economical, effective and long-lasting. Maintenance is essential to protecting your landscape investment. Landscaping is an important extension of your business.

"Everything about them is top notch. I would hire them again."

Ruth C on December 2022

Southwest Environments is a full service landscape & tree service company for commercial & residential properties . Our excellent reputation for providing the highest quality services and products has won our customer's satisfaction. As one of the best landscape maintenance companies, we won't let you down. We have the experience to maintain your curb appeal with expert landscape maintenance services. To keep your valuable landscape investment looking its best, allow us to provide expert care. The skilled and experienced maintenance crews at Southwest Environments can assist in keeping residential and commercial properties looking their best & growing strong. Our trained experts can create a custom maintenance program that is economical, effective and long-lasting. Maintenance is essential to protecting your landscape investment. Landscaping is an important extension of your business.

"Everything about them is top notch. I would hire them again."

Ruth C on December 2022


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Green Hill Tree Care
349 Rebecca Ave
5.00(
2
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Approved Pro
Green Hill Tree Care
349 Rebecca Ave
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
3 years of experience

As experts in residential tree care, Green Hill Tree Care. strives to exceed expectations. With nearly 10 years of experience, we take pride in the quality of our work, responsiveness, and competitive pricing. We look forward to serving you and building a lasting relationship. Give us a call! You will be happy you did!

"They are professional."

Alejandro M on September 2022

As experts in residential tree care, Green Hill Tree Care. strives to exceed expectations. With nearly 10 years of experience, we take pride in the quality of our work, responsiveness, and competitive pricing. We look forward to serving you and building a lasting relationship. Give us a call! You will be happy you did!

"They are professional."

Alejandro M on September 2022


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North County Tree
145 Camino San Clemente
4.80(
113
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Approved Pro
North County Tree
145 Camino San Clemente
4.80(
113
)
Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
9 years of experience

Call North County Tree for all your residential tree care needs. With 30 years in the industry we can handle any project large or small. Call now, and we will come out for a free estimate! I will price match and minus 10% any quote by an equally certified contractor (State Contracting License and ISA certified) ISA Certified Arborist: License number - we-13757a

"Respond quickly phone calls and text messages and quality of work was excellent."

David W on October 2024

Call North County Tree for all your residential tree care needs. With 30 years in the industry we can handle any project large or small. Call now, and we will come out for a free estimate! I will price match and minus 10% any quote by an equally certified contractor (State Contracting License and ISA certified) ISA Certified Arborist: License number - we-13757a

"Respond quickly phone calls and text messages and quality of work was excellent."

David W on October 2024


Avatar for EB Landscaping
EB Landscaping
915 North 4th Street
5.00(
8
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EB Landscaping
915 North 4th Street
5.00(
8
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
313 local quotes requested

We specialize in tree services, tree trimming, tree removal, stump grinding, stump removal, and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -- or-- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"We have a pine tree styled like a bonsai and it needed a major trim and he executed our vision. Excellent job and very pleasant to work with."

Lynne p on January 2024

We specialize in tree services, tree trimming, tree removal, stump grinding, stump removal, and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -- or-- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"We have a pine tree styled like a bonsai and it needed a major trim and he executed our vision. Excellent job and very pleasant to work with."

Lynne p on January 2024


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C & H Gardens Artistic Landscape & Tree Service
1244 Berryman Cyn
4.50(
125
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C & H Gardens Artistic Landscape & Tree Service
1244 Berryman Cyn
4.50(
125
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
982 local quotes requested
47 years of experience

12 Time Super Service Award Winner! C & H Gardens has been providing residential and commercial property landscape and arboricultural services since 1978. We specialize in creating tranquil, practical and functional outdoor living spaces. Whether you enjoy entertaining, recreation or relaxation we can bring Beauty and Tranquility to your world.

"Timely response. Owner was very personable and took his time to make sure he knew what I needed. Crew was fantastic! Job well done."

Kirsten G on April 2025

12 Time Super Service Award Winner! C & H Gardens has been providing residential and commercial property landscape and arboricultural services since 1978. We specialize in creating tranquil, practical and functional outdoor living spaces. Whether you enjoy entertaining, recreation or relaxation we can bring Beauty and Tranquility to your world.

"Timely response. Owner was very personable and took his time to make sure he knew what I needed. Crew was fantastic! Job well done."

Kirsten G on April 2025


Avatar for SD Tree Service,Inc
SD Tree Service,Inc
5.00(
7
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Approved Pro
SD Tree Service,Inc
5.00(
7
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
325 local quotes requested

SD Tree Service Inc, Is a family owned and operated business located in Bonsall,CA . We provide residential and commercial quality tree care to San Diego County and surrounding areas.

"They did a great job at a good price"

Brandon A on February 2023

SD Tree Service Inc, Is a family owned and operated business located in Bonsall,CA . We provide residential and commercial quality tree care to San Diego County and surrounding areas.

"They did a great job at a good price"

Brandon A on February 2023


Green Cali Tree Service
5.00(
2
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Approved Pro
Green Cali Tree Service
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
238 local quotes requested

We specialize in tree services, tree trimming, tree removal, stump grinding, stump removal, and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -- or-- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"Extremely efficient and professional. Brought their own crew. Their own chipper. Stump grinder. Everything required and in a safe professional manner. Moved all furnitures out of the way, and put everything back. Cleaned up."

Frank G on September 2023

We specialize in tree services, tree trimming, tree removal, stump grinding, stump removal, and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -- or-- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"Extremely efficient and professional. Brought their own crew. Their own chipper. Stump grinder. Everything required and in a safe professional manner. Moved all furnitures out of the way, and put everything back. Cleaned up."

Frank G on September 2023


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Maya's Landscape & Tree Service, Inc.
1560 S Redwood St
4.78(
27
)
Approved Pro
Maya's Landscape & Tree Service, Inc.
1560 S Redwood St
4.78(
27
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
287 local quotes requested

We are a family owned business with 15 years of experience serving all of San Diego Counties. We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade as well as our employees and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We carry full General liability insurance, Workmen Compensation insurance and bonded. We look forward to earning your business.

"Tony and crew were great throughout the whole process. We had two dead pines removed both next to the property line and they did a fantastic job of cutting the trees down without any damage to fences and neighbors property. I was extremely pleased with their professionalism and skill and will definitely will be hiring them for all my tree and landscaping needs."

Jeremy D on September 2024

We are a family owned business with 15 years of experience serving all of San Diego Counties. We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade as well as our employees and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We carry full General liability insurance, Workmen Compensation insurance and bonded. We look forward to earning your business.

"Tony and crew were great throughout the whole process. We had two dead pines removed both next to the property line and they did a fantastic job of cutting the trees down without any damage to fences and neighbors property. I was extremely pleased with their professionalism and skill and will definitely will be hiring them for all my tree and landscaping needs."

Jeremy D on September 2024

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Tree stump removals FAQs

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.

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