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Sassafras Pruning

Thu, 17 Dec 2020 21:57:09 GMT

Sassafras Prune

Large sassafras prune. I love the smell of fresh cut sassafras. Some people smell a root beer smell while others often describe the smell of fruit loops. We were at a gorgeous house in Lakeland

Oak Limb Removal

Thu, 17 Dec 2020 21:49:29 GMT

Oak Limb Removal

One of the limbs on this oak was beginning to encroach on the roof and siding of the house. We notched that limb so it swung out over the bottle bush and into the yard (while avoiding the clothesline). Glad we were able to provide some peace of mind to the homeowners.

Water Oak Removal

Thu, 17 Dec 2020 21:45:04 GMT

Queen Palm Prune/Queen Palm Removal

Water oak removal in Lakeland. The tree wasn't healthy and needed to make way for some new fruit trees that were ready to be planted in the garden area. With the tree removed the area with catch a lot more of the afternoon sun and should provide a great spot for the new trees to grow.

Queen Palm Prune/Queen Palm Removal

Wed, 16 Dec 2020 22:08:11 GMT

Queen Palm Prune/Queen Palm Removal

Did some work on a pair of queen palms. One healthy palm in need of a trim and the other had started rotting from the base. It was so soft at the bottom you could push your finger all the way into the base of the tree. After trimming the first palm, I moved over and pieced down the smaller unhealthy palm. With the unhealthy palm removed , the homeowners can feel more comfortable mowing the grass and parking in the driveway.

Pin Oak Removal

Mon, 14 Dec 2020 04:31:54 GMT

Crispy Ash Removal

There were 2 40+ year old oak trees that had not seen any pruning during their lifetime. They had grown over the back fence of 3 different yards, and were making quite the mess in those yards. We set to work clearing one yard at a time. We ended up pulling out 7500 lbs of oak tree from those 3 different yards. All the neighbors were incredibly happy and were excited to be able to enjoy their back yards without the overgrown mess.

Dead Ash Removal

Mon, 14 Dec 2020 04:23:21 GMT

Crispy Ash Removal

Overgrown Oak Prune

Mon, 14 Dec 2020 04:16:08 GMT

Overgrown Oak Prune

Beach House Palm Pruning

Mon, 14 Dec 2020 04:09:24 GMT

Beach House Palm Pruning

Over 12 palm trees were in desperate need of pruning. We removed any and all dead or diseased fronds. You need to be careful when you are doing date palms as their fronds carry 7.5" spikes near the base of the frond. When (I saw when because doing that many it is bound to happed) you are stuck by one of these spikes, the area becomes swollen and painful. The spines don't have a particular toxin or poison in them, but they do carry quite a bit of nasty bacteria that an induce infection. It is not a fun day doing tree work when you get stuck in the back of the hand with one of these guys. My hand was swollen for 3 days straight! Historically (see picture below) palm trees have been seen as notoriously dirty trees. They are home to bark scorpions and many native Florida snakes (rat snake most common). Did I mention Black Widow spiders? Those too. Needless to say, palms aren't my favorite pruning job there is out there.

Sycamore Removal

Mon, 14 Dec 2020 04:00:28 GMT

Sycamore Removal

This particular sycamore wasn't too big, but it had started to destroy the privacy fence and needed to go. We had the tree down in about an hour. Clean up was tricky as we couldn't get any equipment in the backyard due to space constraints. We carried each piece out of the back yard and to the trailer waiting in the street. The threat to the fence is no longer an issue, and the yard should see some more lush grass growth as it now receives direct sunlight for most of the day.

Hedge Pruning

Mon, 14 Dec 2020 03:53:48 GMT

Bottle Brush Prune

The privacy hedge had grown a little out of control. It needed to be reduced by about three feet sop that the neighbors offie view of the intercostal was not impeded by the hedge. We reduced the overall height, shaped the entirety of the hedge, and cleaned up all the trimmings (paying particular attention to keeping to pool clean). It was a great day by the water. We had the privilege of being able to see a small pod of dolphins who were fishing by forcing their prey into the shallows near the sea wall. It was an awesome sight to see.

Bottle Bush Prune

Mon, 14 Dec 2020 03:43:27 GMT

Bottle Brush Prune

A neighbor needed her bottle bush trimmed. It had been previously trimmed by her lawn care professionals and she wasn't happy with the work they had done. We shaped it and removed quite a bit from the right hand side as it had become overgrown. I love jobs in my neighborhood because I get to look at my work every day when I come home. The bush grew into a fantastic shape and flowered beautifully. We will be back to trim it again in the early spring to give it that great shape and make it perfect for flowering.

35' Royal Palm Pruning

Mon, 14 Dec 2020 02:05:18 GMT

Royal Palm Prune

Royal palm tree needed to be cleaned up a bit. Would you believe it if I told you that some of those fronds weighed 30lbs?! The first time I did a palm that size I was astonished how heavy they were. This gorgeous palm is located in Clearwater just on the other side of the island bird sanctuary. It was a awesome climb at an absolutely beautiful house.

Oak Prune

Mon, 14 Dec 2020 01:55:58 GMT

Simple Oak Pruning

Homeowner was concerned about some oak limbs that were overhanging the roof. It was just before storm season and he was worried that strong winds would bring the limb down on top of his home. Some light rigging and a few cuts and problem solved. We were able to provide the clearance and peace of mind that he was needing.

Large Maple Removal

Mon, 14 Dec 2020 01:51:59 GMT

Large Maple Removal

Large maple tree that was rotting out at the top. It was growing over the roof of the house as well as the adjacent garage. The power company was too busy to come and drop the line running to the home so the work was completed with the line still attached. It took some complex rigging, but we got the job done.

70' Cottonwood Removal

Mon, 14 Dec 2020 01:46:33 GMT

70' Lakeside Cottonwood Removal

Large cottonwood tree that was growing right an incline adjacent to the lake. Homeowners association did not want the tree in the water so it had to be pieced down one limb at a time. The homeowner had reached out to several tree services , none of whom wanted to take a crack at bringing it down. The split you can see in the before picture is hollow on the other side (see our facebook page for a video of the split). I could fit my entire arm inside of the tree (fully outstretched, fingertips to shoulder). It was one of the most difficult trees I have removed to date. There was limited space between houses, air-conditioning units, and the lake. It was too far away from the street for a crane to reach, there wasn't even enough room for a skid steer to slide between houses to assist in carrying out the wood.

Roof Clearance

Fri, 11 Dec 2020 17:02:06 GMT

Pruning To Provide Roof Clearance

Customer was having issues with some limbs banging on their rooftop during stormy/windy weather. We removed the limbs that were causing the issue and raised the canopy up off the roof.

Pine Removals

Fri, 11 Dec 2020 03:40:59 GMT

Removal of 2 Pine Trees

Customer wanted two pines removed from her yard. They had

Oak Crown Reduction

Fri, 11 Dec 2020 03:34:01 GMT

Oak Height Reduction

Customer was looking to have all the dangerous limbs from this struggling oak removed. They wanted to keep the lower portion of the trunk. We rigged down all the dangerous limbs and hauled away all the debris. The customer felt much more comfortable leaving his truck in the driveway once we had removed the dangerous limbs.

Education Empowerment Oak Trim

Fri, 11 Dec 2020 03:12:03 GMT

Education Empowerment Oak Trim

The city requested that the overhanging limbs on this oak be removed from the roof. We pulled back everything from the roof to provide the clearance requested by the city. We were happy to be able to provide service to Education Empowerment as they provide a great service to the Lakeland community.

Oak Removal

Fri, 11 Dec 2020 03:04:49 GMT

Oak Removal

Rotting oak with limbs overhanging the carport and the roof of the house needed removed. The top section of this oak had been rotting for some time. Often times rot will attract insects such as ants and bees. Luckily there were no bees, but there was an abundance of ants. I am glad we could get this tree removed before it created any problems for our customer.

Oak Tree Pruning

Fri, 11 Dec 2020 02:57:58 GMT

O ak Tree Pruning

A large overgrown oak was in need of some TLC. After some careful pruning the oak was looking better than ever, and we were able to provide some roof clearance. Both the customer and their neighbor were extremely excited to see the amount of new light that was hitting their yards. It was a great day to be outside!

Large Oak Limb Removal

Fri, 11 Dec 2020 02:51:22 GMT

Oak Tree Canopy Raise and Date Palm Trim

Two large oak limbs overhanging the roof of customer's home. She was looking for some peace of mind during some of the stronger storms we get in Central Florida, and wanted a bit of clearance. We rigged the limbs using an arborist block and swing them out over the roof using rigging rings to redirect the load. It was a technical job that required precision on the part of our climber and ground crew.

Line Clearance

Fri, 11 Dec 2020 02:45:44 GMT

Oak Tree Canopy Raise and Date Palm Trim

Customers were worried about the wind forcing some branches down onto the line running to their home. A quick trim improved their level of comfort and will promote healthy growth.

Canopy Raise and Palm Trim

Thu, 26 Nov 2020 15:08:52 GMT

Oak Tree Canopy Raise and Date Palm Trim

Oak tree needed a bit of a trim and slight canopy raise. The date palm on the left was in drastic need of some cleaning. We took care of both and hauled away all the debris. The yard looked great!

Fir Removal

Tue, 15 Sep 2020 02:56:29 GMT

Large Fir Removal-Maynard Lake

Absolutely gorgeous fir tree had to be removed due to the upcoming renovations to the backyard. The plan is to replace the retaining wall and build a terrace style outdoor multi-level patio to enjoy the water. It is going to look great when it is all said and done, the whole Monkey Business Tree Care Specialists team is excited to see the completion of the backyard transformation. We will keep you updated with the progress!

Dead Pine Removal

Sun, 06 Sep 2020 02:24:46 GMT

Oak Needing Raised Over Tiled Rooftop

This dead pine was constantly dropping limbs. The homeowner was concerned about it rubbing and creating issues for the adjacent trees when the next set of storms came through.

Water Oak Removal

Sat, 05 Sep 2020 04:24:37 GMT

Removal of Large Water Oak Over Power Lines and Lanai

Large water oak overhanging power lines, a fence, and the pool lanai. Was removed safely with no damage using a Good Rigging Control System and great teamwork from the Monkey Business Tree Care Specialist Team. The only way you would ever know we were there was the stump that was cut level with ground. The Rudman's were extremely pleasant to work for and were ecstatic about how their yard look without their water oak causing them any further issues.

Oak Large Limb Removal

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 16:22:05 GMT

Oak Needing Raised Over Tiled Rooftop

There were several oak limbs that were over hanging the roof next-door. We rigging all the limbs that were overhanging the neighbors roof to prevent any damage and removed all the dead wood from the oak to prevent any damage from falling limbs. As always the clean up job was impeccable, you couldn't even notice we had been there (minus the raised limbs from the roof)!

kevin

Sassafras Pruning

Sassafras Prune

Oak Limb Removal

﻿ Oak Limb Removal

Water Oak Removal

Queen Palm Prune/Queen Palm Removal

Queen Palm Prune/Queen Palm Removal

Queen Palm Prune/Queen Palm Removal

Pin Oak Removal

Crispy Ash Removal

Dead Ash Removal

Crispy Ash Removal

Overgrown Oak Prune

Overgrown Oak Prune

Beach House Palm Pruning

Beach House Palm Pruning

Sycamore Removal

Sycamore Removal

Hedge Pruning

Bottle Brush Prune

Bottle Bush Prune

Bottle Brush Prune

35' Royal Palm Pruning

Royal Palm Prune

Oak Prune

Simple Oak Pruning

Large Maple Removal

Large Maple Removal

70' Cottonwood Removal

70' Lakeside Cottonwood Removal

Roof Clearance

Pruning To Provide Roof Clearance

Pine Removals

Removal of 2 Pine Trees

Oak Crown Reduction

﻿ Oak Height Reduction

Education Empowerment Oak Trim

Education Empowerment Oak Trim ﻿

Oak Removal

Oak Removal

Oak Tree Pruning

O ak Tree Pruning

Large Oak Limb Removal

Oak Tree Canopy Raise and Date Palm Trim

Line Clearance

Oak Tree Canopy Raise and Date Palm Trim

Canopy Raise and Palm Trim

Oak Tree Canopy Raise and Date Palm Trim

Fir Removal

Large Fir Removal-Maynard Lake

Dead Pine Removal

Oak Needing Raised Over Tiled Rooftop

Water Oak Removal

Removal of Large Water Oak Over Power Lines and Lanai

Oak Large Limb Removal

Oak Needing Raised Over Tiled Rooftop

Oak Limb Removal

Oak Height Reduction

Education Empowerment Oak Trim