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Bunyon Bros. Tree Care, Inc.
4.9(
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Serving San Luis Obispo, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1993

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"The estimate process was very good! The crew did an excellent job with trimming my trees and taking out the trees I wanted to be removed. I would definitely use them again!"
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North County Trees
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Serving San Luis Obispo, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Free estimates

"Swimmingly. The boys over there were very quick in helping me understand what might best fit my needs. Not only that, but they made the whole process of a novice arborist (really a non-arborist) way easy. The installation was prompt and everything looks really great."
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Streamline Garden And Irrigation Management
4.7(
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Serving San Luis Obispo, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Dock, Dock took the time to come out to evaluate with me the problems I was having with my lawns. I discussed with him what I liked yo have done with my problem lawns and he give some of his expertise suggestions to also add to the project. Dock did a very professional job and has a down to earth personality. My lawns are finally starting to look healthy because of all his attention to detail with starting the project, adding the products as was discussed, and all his diligence in following each phase of my lawn procedure. I know I can depend on him for any future lawn or landscaping work I need to have done."
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Dan the Landscape Man Inc.
5.0(
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Serving San Luis Obispo, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent job, fast, friendly, and knowledge able staff. I felt confident leaving my property during the project, they where super respectful. I really appreciated their good work and I would totally recommend their services."
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VW Cornerstone Landscaping LLC
5.0(
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Serving San Luis Obispo, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

"VW Cornerstone is a great company to work with. My family owns an outdoor wedding venue and we hired VW Cornerstone almost a year ago and what a difference they have made. Their attention to detail and knowledge of landscape has improved the aesthetics of our venue in ways that I hadnâ t even realized. We have quite a variety of plants and trees as well as a big yard and everything is trimmed, mowed and fertilized at a timely fashion. VW Cornerstone is a very organized landscape company and Iâ m glad the we found them last year! I recommend 10/10!"
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FAQs for trees & shrubs treat, protect and maintain projects in San Luis Obispo, CA

A tree doctor or tree surgeon is another term for an arborist. The term is more common in places like the United Kingdom. They are professionals trained to plant, care for, maintain, diagnose, and remove trees of all kinds. Tree doctors have specialized knowledge to ensure the health and safety of trees.

Arborists are tree care specialists who plan, maintain, and enhance the health of trees with expert precision. They prune, diagnose diseases, treat pest infestations, remove hazardous limbs, and manage debris cleanup while developing comprehensive landscaping plans. They also handle tree planting and work with landscape professionals to ensure long-term tree vitality and safety.

Consulting arborists are tree experts who can advise homeowners and business owners on the right trees to plant, how to care for existing trees, and what to do about trees that appear to be sick or pose a safety threat. A consulting arborist may work with local landscape architects, investment property owners, city governments, developers, and other arborists.

An arborist may be able to save a dying tree. If you notice that your tree suddenly appears to be sick or is exhibiting unusual behavior, contact an arborist immediately. They will thoroughly inspect the tree to determine what might be wrong with it—and will let you know if it’s possible to save the tree and how to do it.

Verifying an arborist’s credentials is crucial for reliable tree care. Arborists must be licensed by their state and hold certifications from reputable organizations such as the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA). Request proof of licensing and certification, and review local recommendations to ensure you are hiring a professional who meets high industry standards and adheres to strict safety protocols.

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