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Al's Tree and Shrub Care
4.9(
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Serving Oakville, CT and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Al was very knowledgeable, courteous, professional, and honest. He is taking care of my beautiful Japanese maple tree that seems to be dying. He was very methodical in his assessment and offered a plan that would be realistic and cost effective for us. I really appreciated his effort to exhaust every remedy to salvage our tree. And things are looking good! I would highly recommend Alâ s Tree and Shrub Care."
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Struggling Japanese Maples
Planted and Pruned Maple

+3

Response time5 hrs
Response rate93%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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H4 Landscape, LLC
4.6(
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Serving Oakville, CT and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They showed up on time, were pleasant to work with, and delivered exactly what we talked about! I'll definitely call them again and highly recommend them to others!"
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Response time2 days
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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Apple Valley Irrigation, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Oakville, CT and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Apple Valley Irrigation was started in the hopes of creating a one-of-a-kind business experience for the customer. We build honest and friendly relationships with our customers. Nowadays the biggest concern we all have as homeowners is whether the contractor will be trustworthy and competent. Time and money are in short supply and having either wasted can really sour an experience. We utilize the latest technology to enhance the customer experience and work tirelessly at earning the trust of our customers. No one is perfect but having the integrity to own your mistakes and offer the customer coverage plus a future discount helps our employees feel empowered to do what is right by the customer and enables our customers to feel confident in placing their trust in Apple Valley Irrigation. Our focus is the TOTAL SATISFACTION of our customers. We provide design, installation, reconstruction, service, repair, auditing and monitoring services for residential irrigation systems. We are licensed and insured and a Hunter Preferred contractor.

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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Rosado Landscaping & Design LLC
4.7(
36
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Serving Oakville, CT and surrounding areas

Free estimates

"Victor and his team were wonderful to work with! He responded to my inquiry promptly, was communicative throughout the whole process, and was able to work with our budget to get our job done smoothly and efficiently. We had cement bollards placed in our yard for protection after a car plowed into our home, creating severe damage to its structure. The bollards, landscaped beautifully with trees, will ensure this never happens again. Looking forward to working with Victor again on more projects in the future!"
Jones Family Home
Protective Barrier Project
Fencing Project
Lawn installation Project
Lawn installation Project

+94

Recommended by97%of homeowners
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FAQs for trees & shrubs treat, protect and maintain projects in Oakville, CT

The optimal transplanting season depends on your tree species, but most trees respond best when moved during dormancy. For deciduous trees, late fall after leaf drop or early spring before bud break provides the lowest stress periods. Evergreens transplant better in early fall or late summer when soil temperatures remain warm enough for some root growth. Avoiding transplanting during active growth periods helps trees direct energy toward establishing new roots rather than supporting foliage.

While technically, trees of any size can be transplanted with the right equipment and expertise, practical considerations limit what's reasonable for most homeowners. Trees with trunk diameters under 15 inches are most commonly transplanted in residential settings. Success rates decline as trees increase in size and age, with specimens over 24 inches in diameter presenting significant challenges and costs. For large trees, carefully weigh the substantial investment against the potential benefits and survival probability.

Most transplanted trees require one to two years to fully establish in their new location, with larger specimens often needing additional time. During this establishment period, the tree regenerates roots that were inevitably lost during the move. Signs of successful establishment include normal seasonal growth patterns, healthy leaf development, and reduced dependence on supplemental watering. The quality of aftercare during this critical period significantly influences long-term survival rates.

Self-transplanting is feasible for small trees with trunk diameters under two to three inches if you have proper tools and follow correct techniques. However, medium to large trees require professional expertise and specialized equipment to ensure tree survival and property protection. While professional services cost more initially, they achieve much higher success rates and prevent potential damage to your property or the tree itself. The investment in professional services often proves worthwhile when considering the value of mature trees.

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