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Tree Trimming Questions in El Dorado Hills
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Common questions
Who actually does the work?
A local tree pro who runs their own business. We take your call, track that person down and book the visit. The saw work is theirs.
What does a visit cost?
Asking is free. Once the pro sees the tree, you hear a price before a single cut. Typical ranges are on our cost table.
What month is best for pruning?
It depends on the tree. Our prune-by-month guide has the details.
Is topping okay?
No. An arborist brochure lists topping as perhaps the single most damaging cut there is. The shoots that regrow are fast and fragile.
Should I cover cuts with paint?
No. UC says wound dressings don't speed healing or prevent decay.
Why did a big oak limb fall on a calm day?
The Master Gardener oak talk calls it summer limb drop. It happens on hot, calm days, often to sideways limbs, and the limbs may look sound. The cause isn't fully understood.
Does mistletoe kill a tree?
UC IPM says healthy trees can handle a few infected branches. A heavy load can weaken a tree, though, and stressed trees feel it more.
How close can I trim to a power line?
Not close at all. PG&E asks you to keep you and your tools a full 10 feet back, and it leaves line work to its trained crews.
Do oaks need summer water?
Mostly no. The Master Gardener talk says native oaks mostly don't need it once settled, and too much summer water can cause root disease.
Can you come the same day?
No promises on the day. We'll ask around and pass along what we hear, good or bad. For a limb on a wire, call 911 first.
Which towns do you cover?
Home base is El Dorado Hills. We also reach places like Folsom, Cameron Park, Rescue and Shingle Springs. The towns page has the whole list.