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Welcome to TreeRemovalLongIsland.org!


Welcome to Tree Removal Long Island, experienced providers of tree removal, tree trimming/pruning, stump grinding and all other types of arboreal services for Long Island, NY and it’s surrounding areas!

We are natives of Long Island and have been serving our home counties for over 10 years.  With hundreds of satisfied customers we are sure that you will be happy with our services.  We pride ourselves on the professionalism of our work and strive to offer competitive pricing.

We know money doesn’t grow on trees, so we strive to provide affordable services to our customers.  Each and every job is different, so please contact us for a free customized quote for your specific needs.  Our experts will be happy to discuss your situation and provide feedback and a cost estimate.

Services Offered

We offer a full range of tree services including tree pruning and trimming, tree stump grinding, tree topping, commercial as well as residential services.  Additionally we can also provide land and roof clearing, elevating services (removal of lower limbs and branches to provide for additional height to clear roofs/buildings) and storm damage cleanup.

All of these services are provided with customer satisfaction and safety as our #1 priority.

In addition, we provide a full cleanup for all services to leave your property spotless.  You will hardly know we were there (except of course for your expertly serviced trees!)

See a detailed description of our services below:

Tree Takedown/Removal

We love trees and we know they are a vital part of our environment, but sometimes it becomes necessary to remove a tree from your property.  It may be because of disease or rot, or a storm that has damaged or made the tree unstable, or many other reasons.

If you suspect your tree is sick, dead or otherwise at risk of falling/collapse, our trained Arborists will give a professional opinion on the health and viability of your tree before we decide on removal.  Ideally we like to remove trees only when absolutely necessary, but we can also accommodate changes in property lines, new developments, and other customer needs.

Whatever the need, we provide expert removal services, utilizing a bucket truck and experienced tree climbers when necessary.  We dispose of the tree efficiently and with as little impact on your landscape as possible. After everything is completed we will leave your property as good as new, removing any and all clutter or debris caused by the downed tree.

Emergency Tree Removal

If you believe a tree is at risk of falling immediately, the first thing you need to do is move all your family out of range of the tree.  If it is on public land, consider calling 911 or your local authorities and inform them of the issue.  If the tree has already fallen and is on your property, you can then contact us and we can take care it for you.

Contact us immediately if you have emergency tree service needs, such as a storm-damaged tree, lightening strike, fallen trees, broken branches, etc.  These types of problems cannot always be prevented but we can service them as fast as possible to get you back to normal.

Tree Trimming and Pruning (Elevation)

Sometimes it’s not necessary to get rid of a tree completely, but only necessary to remove certain branches or limbs from a tree.  Some common examples of this are possible interference with power lines, growth into a landscape or household (windows/etc), or excessive tree clutter.  Removing the bottom portion of branches/limbs can provide an “elevation” of the tree above such obstacles as power lines/etc.  Pruning and trimming of branches can reduce clutter and potential for fallen limps in the stormy seasons.

Our experienced arborists can provide a free evaluation and estimate for a tree trimming or pruning service if you fill out this form.  Please try to include a photo of the specific tree so we can provide our best estimate.

Stump Grinding

Tree stumps can be unsightly and obtrusive addition to your landscape or yard.  We can provide grinding services to grind that stump to below the ground level, allowing you to plant grass or cover with top soil and restore your yard to unblemished beauty.

A full removal of a stump is likely impossible.  Roots go very deep and it would be impossible to full extract them from your property.  The best alternative is simply to grind the tree stump down to below the ground soil.  It will have the same effect as a full extraction and will look as good as new.

Special considerations have to be made for underground piping, water lines and power lines, but we can handle all that for you.  Our expert professionals have years of experience with all manner of property and will take all this into consideration when performing your service.

Contact us with your specific needs and we can discuss a time and place to get that stump out of your yard!

Land Clearing

Clearing your backyard or landscape for a new installation (such as a pool, new yard, sports courts or a new building) can be a pain in the neck for an individual home owner.  We are experts at this and can provide you with the best possible solution to your problem.

Our expert arborists well provide the analysis needed to determine the best way to clear land.  This is often a trick process, especially when there are homes and structures closely surrounding the trees.  You should not rely on an amateur to fell any trees on your property, as this can have potentially disastrous outcomes if done incorrectly.

A licensed and trained expert tree professional is the only choice for this type of matter, and we have professionals on call to assist with your problems.  We can provide tree takedowns along with land clearing to make way for your new structure or whatever else you have planned for your property.

Wood Chipping and Mulching

If you have large or small debris from trees or brush and it’s cluttering up your property, call us today and we can take care of it immediately.  Our expert team along with our industrial strength equipment will have no problem tackling your wood chipping needs.

Additionally we can also provide mulching services, which turn your fallen tree into useful mulch for use in gardens and backyard displays.  We also sell mulch and firewood at large scale, so if you have any needs for that, please let us know.

Get A Free Estimate Today…

Call (631) 542-2911 for a free, no-obligation quote…

06Feb/16

Tree Maintenance for a Blizzard

Snow and Blizzard Preparation is crucial for avoiding tree damage.

Snow and Blizzard Preparation is crucial for avoiding tree damage.

A blizzard is the strongest and most perilous sort of winter tempest. Blizzards carry a lot of snow joined with amazingly effective winds that make blinding snow, profound snowdrifts, and perilously low temperatures because of the wind chill.

Overwhelming, wet snow consolidated with solid winds can wreak destruction on even the most settled of trees-which can likewise represent a risk to the security of your home and your crew. Appendages or even full trees can be thumped down and arrive on your home or different things in the yard. There is additionally the danger of appendages or trees arriving on electrical cables, bringing about force blackouts or perilous brought down live wires. In the event that an appendage or tree falls on electrical cables on your property, kindly don’t attempt to evacuate them yourself-contact profoundly talented and prepared experts to uproot the trees.

Tree maintenance in preparation for a blizzard can include wrapping littler bushes and trees in burlap to haven them from the solid winds and a lot of snow. It can likewise include enlisting an expert tree organization to appropriately prune weak tree appendages that could conceivably represent an unsafe risk to your home.

Branch Breakage

Secure your family, pets, autos and other individual property from the damaging impacts of a fallen tree with proactive, year-round tree care. With yearly assessments to recognize potential perils, routine supplemental manure applications to oversee tree well being, and intermittent pruning, your trees will be more advantageous and have a solid regular imperiousness to harm.

Branches are more powerless against breakage amid blizzard . Especially for deciduous trees, the wood solidifies and turns out to be to some degree more fragile and powerless to wind harm. At that point there is the issue of ice and snow amassing which influences both deciduous trees and evergreens alike. Splits in tree trunks or appendages, absent or harmed root frameworks, inclining trees, low hanging branches, weak and inadequately joined appendages and branches, empty or rotted regions, dead wood, weak branch connections and root harm or rot are signs that, if left unchecked, could prompt tree disappointment and property harm amid a tempest.

The way to minimizing branch breakage lies, at the end of the day, in great fall tree maintenance, especially tree pruning. Pruning weak and powerless branches and evacuating one appendage of a couple sharing a profound “V” crotch can make the whole tree less defenseless. One answer for little trees and bushes may be to cover the whole tree with a strong tent-like lodging. Also, for bigger evergreens, you may consider utilizing rope to tie up and reinforce branches

Your trees will have a vastly improved chance at surviving the blizzard in the event that you have taken legitimate safeguards. Keep in mind, solid trees modify rapidly to changes in the earth, and they will probably respond successfully to blizzard harm. Therefore, on the off chance that you are proactive and find a way to minimize blizzard harm before it happens, you can forestall property harm and spare yourself an extraordinary bother and cost. Keep in mind, after a blizzard, tree services are sought after. Build an association with one now to guarantee that you stand out to be noticed in the occasion of a blizzard.

27Jan/16

What’s So Great About Long Island Anyway?

long-islandLong Island, NY is said to be the biggest island in the United States. It is actually too big for a one-day excursion. Stretching 118 miles from the mouth of Hudson River, the island is separated from the mainland by an estuary, known as the Long Island Sound. To the east of the island is the vast Atlantic Ocean.

The island’s terrain features low plateaus and glacial moraine ridges. The island separates into two forks on the eastern end. They are known as the North Fork and South Fork. Much of North Fork is composed of farmlands and bucolic landscapes. The southern fork is also known as The Hamptons, where luxury properties and classy Long Island hotel accommodations can be found.

Long Island is one of the favorite vacation destinations of people in New York. The good thing about the island is its proximity to New York, especially Manhattan. The closeness makes it easy for New Yorkers to travel during weekends just to unwind and relax. Traveling to Long Island only takes a short period of time, and there are various means of getting access to the island. One can get to the isle via air, sea, and land travel.

  • Four airports provide access points to the island. These are MacArthur Airport, John F. Kennedy International Airport, LaGuardia Airport, and Newark Liberty International Airport.
  • The Long Island Railroad provides access from Manhattan to various points in the island, too.
  • Several ferry services offer tours to the island from nearby cities. Examples include the Bridgeport and Port Jefferson Steamboat Company, Viking Fleet Ferry, North Ferry Company, and Davis Park Ferry.

Regular visitors are those people who are fascinated by the stark contrasts. For instance, the rural setting is broken by the luxury Long Island hotels and resorts. In the North Shores, the rural landscapes are mixed with expensive real estate properties. While bodies of water surround the island, much of the island gives an island feel.  Long Island is broken up into 4 counties, two of which are technically part of New York City (Queens and Kings Country).  Suffolk and Nassau county make up the legal boundaries of Long Island, NY.

You can only see the shores if you are near the coast. Speaking of coasts, Long Island teems with lovely beaches, which also lure tourists from adjacent cities. The fine shores of the Jones Beach and the long strip of beaches on Fire Island are famous.

When to Visit

The weather largely influences the decision whether or not to come to the island. The isle’s climate is similar to New York City’s climate, which is influenced by continental air masses. This gives the island distinct seasons. Summers are warm and humid while winters are cold and snowy. The island does not suffer from temperature extremes due to its proximity to the Atlantic Ocean. However, winters can still be harsh for most visitors. Usually, visitors come to the island during the warm months. The problem is that during the summer is when the number of tourists peak, so popular venues and accommodations become a little too crowded. This is why some visitors just visit the island sometime in the spring or autumn season, to avoid the crowd.

 

27Jan/16

Different Types of Tree Disease

One of the biggest reasons for tree removal throughout Long Island is the onset of disease.  Indeed, even with cautious care, fertilizing and watering, it’s still conceivable that even the most solid trees will be hit down with disease.

In some situations, it will mean will mean uprooting the diseased tree and controlling the spread of the disease before it taints surrounding plant life.  In others, some tree surgery will be able to be performed with removes the disease without necessitated a full tree removal (this can include pruning and trimming of branches as well as precise removal of disease elements from the main trunk).

While our experts can help you to diagnose any disease that your trees may have, we’ve laid out some basic descriptions of common tree diseases to help if you have suspicions of a sick tree.

Apple Scab

Apple Scab disease is relatively common and effects Crab Apple Trees.

Apple Scab disease is relatively common and affects Crab Apple Trees.

Apple scab commonly influences crab apple trees, and in addition trees that are crab apple hybrids. In any case, other tree and bush species, for example, mountain-slag, apple, cotoneaster, and firethorn, can succumb to apple scab also. Apple scab causes side effects that incorporate dull green or cocoa spots on leaves, and in addition rashly yellow leaves and early leaf dropping in the fall. Vigorously tainted trees might lose their leaves as ahead of schedule as mid-summer. Apple scab is normally controlled through a progression of fungicide medicines.

Sudden Oak Death

Sudden Oak Death (SOD)

A Symptom of Sudden Oak Death (SOD)

Sudden oak death, or SOD, is an infection sickness that influences numerous types of oak. It is most dynamic amid cool, wet climate and spores can be transmitted by means of wind, making it spread rapidly.

SOD is a forceful illness that causes dim spots on the bark that overflow sap.

The foliage of tainted trees might likewise turn from a healthy green to a wiped out cocoa in a brief time frame. Trees influenced by SOD can decay quickly, so please contact a tree service professional immediately if you suspect one of your trees has succumb to this disease.

Oak trees are one of the more common trees throughout Suffolk and Nassau Counties, so this is a common disease which we deal with for our clients.

Phytophthora Disease

Phytophthora-DiseasePhytophthora is created by a fungus of the same name, which signifies “plant destroyer” in Latin. This ailment commonly influences trees developing in soil that is over-flooded or inadequately depleted; it causes side effects that incorporate withered leaves, discolored roots, a scanty crown, and yellow or discolored foliage. Phytophthora is best controlled by means of preventive fungicide medications.

Anthracnose

AnthracnoseAnthracnose is brought about by a gathering of organisms that assaults leaves, twigs, flowers and products of an incredible number of tree and bush maladies. It can be found all through different species in the vast majority of North America, however vital species to keep watch on are sycamore and blossoming dogwood.
Anthracnose side effects shift by the pathogen and host species. Sycamore anthracnose causes untimely leaf defoliation and a twig scourge bringing about witches sprouting. Dogwood anthracnose is basic on blooming dogwood in the Eastern U.S. also, western blossoming dogwood in the Pacific Northwest. All over the ground parts of the tree might be assaulted, bringing about defoliation, branch dieback and tree death.

Cedar rusts

cedar-apple-rustCedar rusts are normal foliar ailments of rosaceous plants, for example, hawthorn and crabapple. Likewise with apple scab, a few cultivars and animal varieties are more helpless than others. Rust infections require junipers as a substitute host. Orange or rust-colored leaf spots structure on hawthorn and crabapples in the spring. Twig infections can create and cause dieback. Spore-delivering structures structure on the juniper branches.

Photinia Leaf Spot

Photinia-Leaf-SpotPhotinia leaf spot is for the most part found in the South and is a vital defoliator of red tip photinia, Indian hawthorn, loquat and some pear cultivars. Contaminations by the parasitic pathogen start as little round, dim red spots on leaves, stems and organic product. Spots combine into expansive blotches with dim focuses.

22Jan/16

4 Types of Trees on Long Island

One of the best plant producing areas in New York is Long Island. There are different types of trees on Long Island, NY. With wide varieties of native trees this island looks really great and beautiful. You can see a lot of plants on roads, parks, house lawns etc. There are certain plants which are quite popular in the Long Island in New York. It can be perennials and grasses, vines and ferns as well as shrubs and woody trees. Some of the popular types of trees grown in Long Island of New York are as follows:

#1: Maple Trees

red-maple-treeOne of the most famous and common types of trees that is found in this island is the Maples. There are various types of maple trees that you can find. These are sugar maple, red maple, Norway Maple etc. The most common among all these types is the Red Maple. This tree can thrive in extreme weather conditions and usually does not require tree removal for many many years and usually will only require occasional trimming or pruning. These look really beautiful especially with the red leaves. This is one of the native trees in this island.

#2: Eastern Red Cedar

eastern-red-cedar-treeThis is an aromatic tree which is evergreen in nature. The mature form of this plant can vary from one to another. This tree usually grows 30 feet to 40 feet in height. These trees can even grow in drought condition, be it hold or cold. It is extremely resistant to extreme types. If you have an apple orchard then it can be proved to be injurious for it. The reason is that it can be a powerful host for a fungal disease named cedar-apple rust.

#3: Pitch Pine

pitch-pineThis is another popular tree that you can find in the Long Island. It will grow nearly about 40 to 70 feet in height depending on the different nature and varieties. These trees tend to wreak havoc during storms due to their large height and may often require emergency tree services during those times.  This is an evergreen tree with irregular, twisting, drooping and gnarled branches. The leaves are different from that of the normal trees and it looks like yellow-green needles and appear in clusters of three to four. Once it was a source from where you can get resin. It is suitable mainly for planting on the rocky soil which is dry.

#4: Marsh Blazing Star

marsh-blazing-star-decorative-treeThe marsh blazing star is one of the most native plants that grow in the Long Island of New York. It is a perennial plant that grows erect and slender. It generally reaches a maximum height of 3 to 4 feet. The grass like leaves and beautiful flowers make this a decorative plant. The feathery appearance of the flower looks beautiful.

So, these are some of the popular of trees on Long Island, NY that you can find. You can also buy them from the market online or offline to plant them. These trees can make the surroundings look beautiful. But each plant has a basic and specific need such as soil, climate etc that you have to be very careful about while buying or planting. The most beautiful among these four types is the Red Maple tree which is bright and vibrant in color.