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read moreI recently had all the trees on my property trimmed. The team did a great job and the trees look beautiful. Equally important, during this pandemic, the team maintained a huge amount of distancing, wore masks and gloves and simply waved to me as they left the property. I feel the proposal for the work was fair and will use their service again. You folks are the gold standard of tree care experts. Thank you, thank you for making our place look beautiful again and getting rid of my anxiety about the storm damaged tree falling on the house.

read moreWe are a family-owned company that has been serving homeowners, businesses and communities in the tri-state area since 1964. Today, Almstead has over 100 employees and a fleet of specialized trucks and equipment. Our main service lines include: tree pruning and removal, tree risk assessment, plant health care, lawn care (using organic or traditional programs), custom blend fertilization, soil care and analysis, disease and pest management, and professional consulting services. Almstead Tree & Shrub Care Company has grown from a one man operation, started by Richard E. Almstead in 1964, into a full-service arboriculture and lawn care firm.

read moreAt Almstead, our approach to lawn care takes into account the health of your entire landscape by drawing on wisdom from both traditional and organic lawn care methods. In combination with this holistic approach, we offer three separate comprehensive care programs: Organic Based, Pure Organic, and Traditional. There are unique benefits to each of these programs. An Almstead Lawn Care professional will help determine what's best for your lawn with you based on your desired level of management and aesthetics.

read moreTree care is a problem-solving business, and the best solutions can only come from knowledgeable experts. Almstead's tree care services include all aspects of tree care: tree pruning, tree trimming, tree removal, tree stump removal and grinding, cabling, bracing, and more. All our arborists are professionally trained and certified, so you can trust their recommendations. We deliver the professional tree service we believe our clients (and their trees) deserve. Almstead is licensed in each region we serve and each branch office has licensed arborists for that state.

read moreThe ideal time for pruning can vary according to species, as well as on the reason for pruning. Before you prune your trees and shrubs yourself, make sure it's something you can do on your own. If it is a job that requires a chain-saw, ladder work, or more, you should consider hiring a professional, like Almstead, to do your pruning. Here are the basics of pruning which may useful information, even if you are hiring someone else. Hand-held pole saws and a hydraulic lift with a bucket are used to prune large trees.

read moreTopdressing with compost is simply a way of adding organic material and restoring balance to the soil. One of the best ways to ensure you have a great turf is to add a layer of organic high-grade compost and sand mix. This top dressing before seeding will give the seeds even more soil to grab onto - and the right diet to thrive. Compost consists of biological organic matter and contains a full spectrum of essential plant nutrients that will make your lawn healthy and less prone to diseases. We manufacture high-quality top soil and compost.

read moreAfter core aerating your lawn, it is beneficial to over-seed it with desirable blends of turfgrass. Over-seeding is done by adding of grass seeds directly into existing turf. It is an easy way to fill in bare spots, improve the color and density of the turf and make it less susceptible to diseases by adding a variety of hardy grass types based upon the site conditions. Many varieties of superior grass seeds have been developed to resist certain pest infestations. An appropriate blending of the right grass specie based upon the site conditions will ensure the best growing and turf conditions.

read moreThe proper management of trees, turf and shrubs are essential for any golf course or country club - and it begins with knowing what you have, where it is, and what condition it is in. The certified arborists at Almstead will begin by making an inventory of your trees and shrubs. We look at location, species and the condition of each plant. This helps us prepare a management plan that will help us to preserve and protect your landscape. Our recommendations take into account your budget, priorities as well as short term and long term goals.