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When and How to Prune Trees in Connecticut

Pruning Trees and Shrubs

pruning cut on treeAs trees grow, they need direction. This may be in the form of pruning, thinning, or removing deadwood. Barts Tree Service has specialized training and equipment, as well as an “eye” for what needs to be done. Pruning enhances the appearance and value of landscaping, but its importance is more than cosmetic.

Benefits of Tree Pruning

  • Removes weak, dead, storm damaged, diseased, or interfering branches
  • Can be used to train growth patterns of young trees which will ensure proper tree structure
  • Minimizes the risk of storm damage by reducing density which significantly reduces wind resistance during storms
  • Provides clearance for streets, sidewalks, driveways, structures, and overhead lines

When to Prune Trees

The dormant season, late fall or winter, is the best time to prune although dead branches can be removed at any time. Pruning during the dormant season minimizes sap loss and subsequent stress to the tree. It also minimizes the risk of fungus infection or insect infestation, as both are likely to be in dormancy at the same time as the tree. In the case of deciduous trees, pruning when the leaves are off will give you a better idea of how the pruning will affect the shape of the tree.

Types of Tree Pruning

Structural and Corrective Pruning (Formative Pruning)

One of our main objectives at Barts Tree Service is to promote proper pruning techniques. When a tree is young, it is essential to train the plant to grow properly and without structural defects. Unfortunately, many trees are left to grow wild for too long. Most of these trees have weak limbs and are often badly damaged from wind and storms. These weak trees are extremely vulnerable to pest and disease invasion. Trees should be inspected or pruned periodically to maintain proper form.

Structural pruning is done to improve tree and branch architecture, primarily on young and medium aged trees. This proactive practice helps maintain form and eliminate future structural defects that will result as the tree matures.

Crown Thinning

Crown thinning is necessary on certain species of trees. Excessive competition between limbs can lead to structural defects and dieback.  Thinning involves selective removal of internal branches evenly throughout the tree to reduce the density of the crown. However, it does not change the overall size or shape of the tree. Crown thinning opens the foliage of a tree, reduces weight on heavy limbs, and helps retain the tree’s natural shape. Crown thinning may also allow more air and light into and through the canopy that can help a tree be more durable during high winds of a storm and reduces mechanical stress on limbs.

Crown Raising/Lifting

Crown raising consists of the removal of selected lower branches to provide clearance to a specified height. This type of pruning should, if possible be carried out before a tree reaches maturity in order to avoid large wounds. This allows more light through and can prevent obstructions.

Crown Reduction/Shaping

Crown reduction is selective pruning to decrease the overall height and/or spread of the tree by systemically removing the ends of branches evenly throughout the crown, leaving a balanced and maintained shape. This technique is used for many reasons, such as to reduce wind resistance, to control the size of a tree in a restricted environment, or to allow more light into a specified area.

Crown shaping is not usually necessary on larger trees, but it can be helpful with smaller trees, such as flowering ornamentals and fruit trees. A plant that has never been properly pruned is most likely out of proportion and is at risk of losing its natural form forever.

Crown Restoration

Crown restoration pruning improves the structure, form, and appearance of trees which have been severely topped, vandalized, or damaged by a storm.  It is typically performed when a tree has been let go too long and/or has had improper pruning done in the past (such as topping) and would need structure restored for safety, appearance, and the health of the tree.

Vista Pruning / View Enhancement

Vista pruning is selective thinning of framework limbs or specific areas of the crown to allow or enhance a view of an object or line of site from a predetermined point. Essentially, it opens a “window” through the trees for a view.

Clean Out Pruning

Cleaning out a tree includes removal of dead, dying, diseased branchwood, broken branches, or stubs left from previous tree surgery operations, together with all unwanted objects, which may include fungal fruit bodies, ivy and/or other climbing plants, nails, redundant cable bracing, rope swings. Cleaning can occasionally include the removal of healthy branches to promote airflow.

Utility Pruning

This type of pruning is done to prevent the loss of service (such as telephone or electric service) or damage to equipment. It is usually done by utility companies to maintain access ways while complying with any clearance laws.

Seasoning Firewood in Connecticut

wood pileThe Problem With Wet or “Green” Firewood

Freshly cut wood has a very high moisture content. As much as 60% (or more) of the weight of a tree is water. At least some of this water must be removed before trying to use it as a fuel wood (See below for a moisture content table). Several bad results can occur from burning wood that is not fully dried to below 25% moisture content. (Such wood is referred to as “green” wood).

In green wood, the effective available heat is MUCH less, not just because there is less wood fibers in each pound of wood put in the wood burner, but because a good percentage of that heat must be used to evaporate all that water before those wood fibers can burn. Another VERY important consequence of burning green wood is that the presence of all that moisture tends to keep “putting out” the fire, therefore making it burn very poorly, which tends to produce a lot of creosote and pollution.

What is Firewood Seasoning?

Generally, the way firewood drying is accomplished is by “seasoning”  the wood. Firewood is cut to length, split, and then seasoned (dried) in a stack, with air being able to get to it, for at least 9 months before burning (the DEP states it should be dried for 6 months minimum). The natural 60%-70% moisture content must be reduced to about 20% to burn well. The wood cells don’t lose much moisture through the bark; the moisture is most effectively removed through the cut cells at the ends of each piece.

Indicators of Properly Seasoned Firewood

  • Color – Wood should have a dull gray color.
  • Bark – A sure sign that firewood is dry is bark that is falling off the wood.
  • Weight – Dry wood weighs much less than wet wood (be sure you are comparing the same wood species).
  • Checks – As wood dries it will begin to split on the ends and display cracks.
  • Touch – Split a piece of wood. If the exposed surface feels damp, the wood is not seasoned.
  • Sound – Two dry pieces banged together sound hollow; wet pieces sound solid and dull.

Why Firewood Species is Important

Something to consider when shopping for firewood is whether or not the cord wood is mixed species or all one type.

If it’s all one type, you can use the below chart to get an idea of which wood species need longer drying times. For example, if you are looking at a supplier who only sells ash then you can have a slightly higher confidence level it’s all seasoned since it’s at a much lower moisture content to begin with. Looking at the below chart will show that seasoning a cord of ash will take far less time then a cord of red oak. I have stacked split ash in the sun for 4 months and it was perfectly ready to burn (although if I stacked it in the shady woods I am sure it would have required another month or so to properly season).

Considerations When Burning Green Wood

Sometimes you can’t help but burn unseasoned wood (though it’s not recommended). How do you know which species would be best under those conditions? It turns out that the desirability is NOT the same as for seasoned wood! While they are living, various species of trees have different moisture contents. If you suitably dry them all, that difference disappears. But, while still green, it becomes significant.

It’s possible to correlate both the heat-content of the wood fibers and the green moisture content to form a table of desirability for those situations when green wood must be burned.

Species Excess
Moisture
to dry weight
GREEN
ranking
SEASONED
ranking
Ash 15% 1 8
Beech 17% 2 4
Black Locust 17% 3 1
Red Spruce 18% 4 16
Shagbark Hickory 19% 5 2
Sugar Maple 21% 6 5
Norway Pine 19% 7 14
Tamarack 21% 8 10
Black Cherry 22% 9 11
Yellow Birch 23% 10 7
White Birch 24% 11 12
Red Maple 24% 12 9
White Oak 25% 13 3
Silver Maple 27% 14 13
Red Oak 31% 15 6
White Pine 31% 16 21
White Elm 35% 17 15
Basswood 38% 18 22
Aspen 40% 19 19
Butternut 41% 20 18
Balsam Fir 44% 21 20
Hemlock 44% 22 17

Excess moisture is that percentage above the desirable 20% seasoned moisture content. So if you need to burn green wood, look for ash or beech, rather than fir or hemlock.

Tips on Buying Good Firewood

  • Ask friends and neighbors who burn wood for recommendations on reliable suppliers.
  • Shop around and select the dealer who seems most reliable and comes with the best recommendations.
  • Do not order wood by phone. Go to the storage area to inspect the wood and take a tape measure to check piece length and pile size.
  • Look for wood that is clean. Sand and mud on firewood makes it less desirable.
  • Either measure the piled wood before delivery or stack it (or have it stacked) at home before paying so you can measure it and confirm that you get the volume you pay for.
  • If possible, get the wood in spring and stack it in your own yard so you can control the seasoning process.

For further information on firewood or to buy firewood from Barts Tree Service located in the Danbury CT area click here.

Yes, Wood Heating is Environmentally Appropriate

fireplace

Did you know that by heating your house with wood or burning wood in your fireplace for enjoyment, you are taking a stand in favor of the environment?

It’s true, heating your home with wood does not contribute to the greenhouse effect the way fossil fuels like oil, gas, and coal do. When oil, gas, and coal are burned, carbon that has been buried within the earth for tens of thousands of years is released in the form of carbon dioxide, a by-product of combustion. The result is an increase in the atmospheric concentration of carbon dioxide, the main cause of the greenhouse effect.

Although carbon makes up about half the weight of firewood and is released as carbon dioxide when the wood is burned, it is part of a natural cycle. A tree absorbs carbon dioxide from the air as it grows and incorporates this carbon in its structure. When the tree falls and decays in the forest, or is processed into firewood and burned, the carbon is released again to the atmosphere. This cycle can be repeated forever without increasing atmospheric carbon. Heating with wood, therefore, does not contribute to the greenhouse effect. Moreover, when wood energy displaces the use of fossil fuels, the result is a net reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.

What’s killing our Hemlock Trees?

hemlock_branchIf your hemlock trees seem to be dying and/or are covered with a strange, white fuzzy substance, it’s probably due to an infestation by Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA).

The Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (Adelges tsugae Annand) is a destructive fluid-feeding insect pest that feeds on eastern North American hemlocks (Tsuga canadensis and T. caroliniana). It is native to Japan, and was accidentally introduced to this continent earlier this century.

HWA first appeared in Connecticut in 1985, probably as a result of dispersal by hurricane Gloria from Long Island, where infestations had existed several years previously. HWA is dispersed by wind, birds, deer, and humans, and is moving north at a rate of about 30 kilometers per year. The most obvious sign of infestation is the presence of white woolly egg sacs on the underside of hemlock needles, especially on new growth.

Lifecycle of the Hemlock Woolly Adelgid

Hemlock woolly adelgid has two generations per year in Connecticut. All populations are made up of females that reproduce asexually. In early spring, overwintering females lay between 100 and 300 eggs in the woolly egg sacs beneath the branches. Mobile larvae, known as crawlers, emerge from the eggs in April or May to search for suitable feeding sites. Wind, birds and mammals often spread crawlers to nearby hemlocks.

Once settled at the base of hemlock needles, crawlers become immobile nymphs which feed and mature into wingless or winged adult females by early summer. lifecycle of hemlock woolly adelgidThe winged form will die after searching for a suitable spruce tree that is not found in North America. The wingless form lays another 100 to 300 eggs on hemlock. Crawlers emerge from these eggs to search for suitable feeding sites.

Once settled, the hemlock woolly adelgid becomes dormant until October or November, when it resumes development. Feeding continues throughout the winter and early spring by piercing at the base of the needles. Shortly after infestation, this feeding has the effect of desiccating the needles and causing them to die and fall to the ground.

Infested trees usually die within 9 years, and have been killed in as little as 4 years. In areas such as southern Connecticut which have been infested for several years, massive hemlock die-offs are occurring.

In contrast, it appears that in Japan hemlocks are protected by the presence of abundant and efficient natural enemies to HWA. Current research on HWA is focusing on the identification of a natural predator which will remain viable and effective at regulating HWA populations if introduced to the northeastern United States. The results of this research are promising. In small introductions of Pseudoscymnus tsugae, a coccinellid beetle, to infested Connecticut hemlock stands, the beetle appears to be successful at greatly reducing HWA numbers. The next test for P. tsugae will be to determine whether or not it can maintain its population and keep pace with HWA’s migrations northward at sufficient densities to regulate HWA populations.

How to Recognize Hemlock Woolly Adelgid

  • White woolly egg sacs on the underside of hemlock needles
  • Thinning of needles (less dense)
  • Grayish-green appearance (hemlocks naturally have a shiny, dark green color)

How to Control Hemlock Woolly Adelgid

Horticultural oil (2 % or lower) or insecticidal soap sprays can be applied at anytime but preferably in spring, to suffocate HWA on accessible trees but applications are costly and impractical for large scale control. Coverage needs to be thorough to be effective and needs to be repeated annually to prevent reintroductions from taking hold. These least toxic options are preferable to other pesticides as there are minimal impacts on beneficial or non-target organisms. Chemical control is also limited in its use in the forest setting, although newer chemicals such as imidacloprid (Bayer Corporation) are increasingly used for systemic treatments by arborists to control HWA. Soil drench imidacloprid applications are now available for homeowner use.

However, the chief hope for long term HWA management remains biological control using introduced specialist predators from Japan , China and British Columbia, Canada. The only mass-reared predator from Japan currently available for implementation in infested eastern states is Pseudoscymnus tsugae (Coleoptera:Coccinellidae), a tiny black ladybeetle, about 2mm in length, of the Tribe Scymnini from Japan. Over eight years of careful research at the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, largely supported by the USDA Forest Service, has documented its life history, biology and potential as a biological control agent, including experimental field releases and short-term impact on HWA in Connecticut and Virginia. Field release sites are still being monitored and assessed three to five years after release. The predator is considered established in Connecticut where overwintering adults have been recorded yearly since its first release in 1995 and reproduction has been documented in the field. To date, nearly a million P. tsugae have been released in over 100 sites in 15 eastern states from Georgia to Maine and this species has also been recovered from release sites in other states. Other related ladybeetle predators from China (various Scymnus species), and a derodontid beetle, Laricobius nigrinus , from British Columbia, are under investigation as additional biological control agents at the USDA Forest Service, Hamden, Connecticut, and at Virginia Polytechnic and State University, respectively. Yet another avenue being explored is that of entomopathogenic fungi for biological control of HWA at the University of Vermont.

Trees Helping Our Environment

  • Trees lower air temperature by evaporating water in their leaves.
  • One acre of trees removes up to 2.6 tons of carbon dioxide each year.
  • The average tree in metropolitan area only survives about 8 years!
  • Trees keep our air supply fresh by absorbing carbon dioxide and producing oxygen.
  • The death of one 70-year old tree would return over three tons of carbon to the atmosphere.
  • One acre of trees can absorb as much carbon as is produced by a car driven up to 8700 miles in one year
  • The amount of oxygen produced by an acre of trees per year equals the amount consumed by 18 people annually. One tree produces nearly 260 pounds of oxygen each year.
  • Trees provide shade and shelter, reducing yearly heating and cooling costs by 2.1 billion dollars.
  • Shade trees can make buildings up to 20 degrees cooler in the summer
  • A tree does not reach its most productive stage of carbon storage for about 10 years.
  • Trees cut down noise pollution by acting as sound barriers.
  • Tree roots stabilize the soil and prevent erosion.
  • Trees improve water quality by slowing and filtering rain water as well as protecting aquifers and watersheds.
  • Trees provide protection from downward fall of rain, sleet, and hail as well as reduce storm run-off and the possibility of flooding.
  • Trees provide food and shelter for wildlife.
  • Trees located along streets act as a glare and reflection control.
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Polite, Prompt & Professional

Every time we use Barts we are more than pleased. Professional and knowledgeable. The crews are so polite and they leave the work area clean and undamaged. Matt responds very promptly to requests and does exactly what we ask him to.

Suzi D.
Brookfield, CT
Wednesday, April 6, 2016
 
Careful & Reasonably Priced

I have used Bart's tree service and was extremely pleased. The crew was very conscious of the fact huge trees were near the house and carefully took down leafed trees without falling on the house or ruining what little lawn I do have.

This time cleanup of falling over trees and an a large dead ash and cedar were removed. ... In (...Read More...)

Catherine M.
Ridgefield, CT
Monday, April 18, 2016
 
Very Professional

Last fall we had many large pine trees cut down and the stumps have been an eyesore ever since. I found Barts online at random, read the reviews, then called. Matt called back the next day, stopped by to see the work, gave a very good price to remove the stumps, and I gave him the job. Matt also recommended to remove 2 other very (...Read More...)

Ken H.
Brookfield, CT
Sunday, May 1, 2016
 
Went Above and Beyond

We highly recommend Barts Tree Service. They were respectful, very hardworking and went above and beyond, exceeding our expectations. They removed 5 large trees plus saplings and wood chipped them all - arriving early morning and all finished by late afternoon. We were at the start of having a new house constructed and advised by (...Read More...)

Tina M.
Sandy Hook, CT
Thursday, October 6, 2016
 
Did a Fabulous Job

We live on a lake front property with a steep topography making tree and landscape work difficult. Barts gave us a fair estimate, arrived promptly and on schedule and did a fabulous job removing trees, shrubs, large limbs with a perfect clean up. We have used three other tree services over the last 11 years and Barts far exceeds t (...Read More...)

Ken K.
New Fairfield
Thursday, September 21, 2017
 
Efficient & Well-Organized

I live on a property with many trees, and I contacted Bart's Tree Service this month (January 2017) when I noticed a damaged tall white oak on my property. The first time I used Bart's Tree Service was in the spring of 2015, and I was impressed with Bart's good service at that time--so I contacted Bart's again to get help with my (...Read More...)

Eloise Swenson
Brookfield, CT
Sunday, February 26, 2017
 
Easy To Work With

Barts Tree Service is very easy to work with. Matt is quick to respond via phone or email and provides an accurate estimate. I have used them for two projects now and Matt and his team have done a great job both times and stayed on budget. If you need any type of tree service call Barts!

Andrew S.
Wilton, CT
Tuesday, June 6, 2017
 
WOW!

This company is by far one of the best experiences we have ever had as home owners! Matt, the owner came to give us an estimate for pruning our apple orchard. He pointed out that it had been done wrong in the past and explained what needed to be done. He spent time showing us what we could do to save money in the future. He is ver (...Read More...)

Scott F.
Danbury, CT (Review from Yelp)
Friday, April 3, 2015
 
Thank You!

Thank you for the beautiful work at our house in Danbury!! The trees have never looked better. We appreciate your eye, and your team's thoroughness and tidiness - not a stray leaf left behind. THANK YOU BART'S TREE SERVICE!!!

Maura Newell J.
Danbury, CT (Review from Yelp)
Wednesday, May 20, 2015
 
Expert Tree Service

Matt and crew showed up exactly when they said they would and did precisely what I asked them to do. They're real pros and I'll call them next time I need expert tree service.

William G.
Review from Yellowpages.com
Thursday, June 26, 2014
 
Skilled Crew

Bart's Tree Service offers a skilled crew with access to all the equipment and techniques to efficiently do the largest jobs. They have a bucket truck, crane, wood chipper, several tree climbers and are skilled with ropes and pulleys. They carefully removed several large trees which were precariously over my house. I watched in aw (...Read More...)

Rosemarie M.
Review from Yellowpages.com
Wednesday, June 18, 2014
 
A Great Experience

Asked around and got Matt's name. He came right out for a free estimate, very courteous and knowledgeable. He gave me tips on things that I could do myself to save money and explained all his ideas and thoughts. Gave me a great price and came out to do the work very promptly. The crew was very courteous as well. When I had a coupl (...Read More...)

Melissa K.
Sandy Hook (Review from Yelp)
Monday, July 8, 2013
 
The Epitome of Professionalism

Fabulous company! Matt and the rest of the company are the epitome of professionalism. They try very hard to keep the cost reasonable and are flexible in setting up work times. They leave the site in great condition. I highly recommend them!

Megan F.
Review from Google+
Tuesday, May 20, 2014
 
Absolutely Fantastic

Matt and his team are absolutely fantastic. They went above and beyond, were fast, polite and professional. They cleaned up beautifully and they listened well.

Matt knows his trees, shrubs and bushes and he is not out to rip you off. In fact, he gives a very fair price and gets to the job quickly and with safety in mind.

MaryAnn M.
Danbury, CT
Tuesday, September 16, 2014
 
Very knowledgeable

I've worked with several tree firms in the four homes I've lived in, and I can honestly say that Bart's Tree Service is extraordinary.I am very pleased with the efficient and professional work performed by Matt and his servicemen. I needed a variety of work, from pruning to removal throughout the property. As a couple men were i (...Read More...)

Lorraine R.
Ridgefield, CT (Review from Yelp)
Monday, March 31, 2014
 
Did An Excellent Job

I first used Bart's Tree service in 2013 to take down a large catalpa that was splitting at the base. Matt understood our concerns about the septic and his team carefully took down the tree without having any of the trunks go near the septic. They cleaned up the property after the job and did a great job.I contacted Matt again thi (...Read More...)

Justin D.
Review from Google+
Tuesday, July 29, 2014
 
Very Impressed

When Matt came to take a look at the work I needed done, he gave me several options and also made suggestions for taking care of some other issues that I hadn't noticed. There was no pressure and he was very patient with my questions. He gave me an estimate on the spot and stuck to that estimate when all the work was completed. Wh (...Read More...)

John B.
Redding, CT (Review from Yelp)
Wednesday, July 10, 2013
 
Super Responsive

If only ALL contractors were as easy to do business with as Barts Tree Service! The owner, Matt, has always been super responsive to my calls, provides quotes quickly and gets all work done to my quality standards in the time he promises to get them done. His business is highly qualified to do the work and his staff is always ve (...Read More...)

Jessica G.
Danbury, CT (Review from Yelp)
Monday, February 24, 2014
 
Quick Response

Called Bart's Monday morning after my wife heard a bad cracking noise coming from a large maple tree that towers over our kitchen. We were both worried the tree would fall on our roof. Matt came over that afternoon, examined the tree and recommended that a cable be installed to stabilize the tree. A few days later, his crew instal (...Read More...)

Jerry S.
Ridgefield, CT (Review from Yelp)
Thursday, November 6, 2014
 
Careful & Quick

The whole experience was really good.Part of it was luck: Matt was on his way past our neighborhood when I called about the work, and he was able to stop shortly after I called. The price was within the budget, and even though it was a busy time, he was able to get us into the schedule in under a week, which, since it wasn't an em (...Read More...)

Hugh M.
Review from Google+
Monday, October 27, 2014
 
Very Professional!

Barts tree service removed two trees and trimmed another very large tree near power lines at a reasonable price. They were quick responding when we had questions and provided proof of all licensing required. Barts arrived when they said they would and left the property in very good condition despite a difficult property to maneuver on.

Helder P.
Danbury, CT (Review from Yelp)
Friday, March 27, 2015
 
Exceeded My Expectations

Usually, when selecting a tree service, you start by asking friends, relatives, etc. Well being new to our house and area we had to take a shot on a firm we found online. I was not disappointed.

Matt, the owner was personable, Listened carefully to everything we wanted done and gave us a usable fair price on the spot.

Wh (...Read More...)

Gregg S.
Redding, CT (Review from Yelp)
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
 
Reliable, Fast, and Efficient

We've use Barts Tree Service twice for big trees on our property. and have recommended them to all our friends. Matt Bartelme and his crew are very professional, reliable, fast and efficient. They show up when promised, and clean up when done. We had both trees cut up, chipped and hauled away in no time. Their stump-grinding mac (...Read More...)

Meg B.
Ridgefield, CT (Review from Yelp)
Sunday, June 23, 2013
 
Very Responsive

Job was to Clean up 2 trees of hanging dead branches; Take down 2 large trees and 1 smaller tree; Cut and stack wood; Leave wood chips in pile

Matt was very responsive when called for a quote. He took the time to review not only the trees we had called him for a quote as well as reviewed any needs and suggestions for others wi (...Read More...)

Gayle C.
Southbury, CT (Review from Yelp)
Saturday, May 18, 2013
 
Did a Great Job!

Matt came out and gave us a free estimate after reviewing the work we were requesting to be done. He sent us a detailed proposal for work to be done and cost for each separate item.

His crew arrived within the the time frame and did a great job! Very courteous and before leaving made sure we were happy with the work and left no (...Read More...)

Frank D.
Bethel, CT (Review from Yelp)
Monday, December 15, 2014
 
Excellent Service

Bart's Tree Service provide an excellent service. They were prompt, did what they said they would do and left the yard impeccable after completing a big job. Bart's charged a fair price. I will use them again.

Cindy C.
Ridgefield, CT (Review from Yelp)
Friday, October 31, 2014
 
Prompt, Reliable, and Professional

Great company. Matt is thd best tree guy around Danbury. I used him last year during a snow a snow storm had a tree hanging over my roof he came the next day, Durning the summer we were installing a pool and a large tree was in the way he came took down the tree and ground the stumps and roots that were in the way. Was here this (...Read More...)

Bruce B.
Danbury, CT (Review from Yelp)
Saturday, April 12, 2014
 
Professional Work

I recently used Barts Tree Service for stump grinding and for delivery of premium hardwood firewood. I was impressed with Matt's professionalism, ability to provide a prompt and complete estimate, and his crew's quick completion of the job. It is clear Matt's team is conscious of appropriately completing the job, but also keep (...Read More...)

Brian K.
Weston, CT (Review from Yelp)
Wednesday, April 2, 2014
 
Careful Attention to Detail & Safety

Barts Tree Service is as good as it gets!!!

The owner, Matt is easy to communicate with and spends adequate time listening to the client's needs, explaining the services and answering questions. No surprises here. Everything is done as discussed. The crew is well briefed before they start working.

The level of expertise of e (...Read More...)

Amazing G.
Danbury, CT (Review from Yelp)
Monday, June 9, 2014
 
Trustworthy, Respectful and Talented

We highly recommend Barts Tree Service.

We have used Barts Tree Service a handful of times and have been sincerely impressed every time. The crew, including the owner, are all professional, trustworthy, respectful and talented workers who put care and skill into every job they do.

They are the kind of business you recommend (...Read More...)

Alicia D.
Danbury, CT (Review from Yelp)
Wednesday, July 10, 2013
 
Pleasant and Efficient

We first met Matt, the owner, during Hurricane Irene. A huge pine fell on our house and our neighbor recommended Barts. We called - and he was there before the hurricane was out to sea...no exaggeration. Since then we've had Matt back several times. He is great to work with, his crew is pleasant and efficient, and the prices are great.

A.P.
Ridgefield, CT (Review from Yelp)
Monday, March 4, 2013
 
Very Professional

Cut down 4 trees - a storm-damaged tree leaning on another, and 2 small ones in close proximity. Left the wood, in fireplace-sized logs in the woods; chipped branches and blew them in the woods. Cleaned up debris.

The job went very well. Barts was the only provider who said they would not need to get a truck on our lawn, and (...Read More...)

Customer in Bethel, CT
Saturday, September 14, 2013
 
Hurricane Sandy Clean-Up

Removed trees damaged by hurricane Sandy and ground several stumps on property. Provided an estimate that was very fair, came on the date we had set and did the work promptly and efficiently. This was the third time I had used Barts Tree Service. They are by far the best in the state!

Third-time Customer
Sunday, November 3, 2013
 
Large Tree Removal

Removed two 80′+ Hickory and Oak from front yard, ground stumps below grade, removed logs/braches, removed two smaller 8″ diameter trees and pruned low tree branches in backyard. Repaired lawn expertly where needed.

Fantastic Professional crew, prompt service. After the removal you couldn’t tell any work done – the area was le (...Read More...)

Customer in Sherman, CT
Monday, November 11, 2013
 
Great Stump Grinding Job

I happened to see a sign for Bart's Tree Service stump grinding. I called and got a call back and a visit for an estimate THE SAME DAY. That is almost unheard of....I got an estimate for them to grind two large stumps and also for some tree trimming. Within a week all of the work was complete. Everyone on the crew was great. Nice (...Read More...)

Renee M.
Danbury, CT
Thursday, March 24, 2016
 
An Excellent Job

You did an excellent job. The clean-up was appreciated too. The price was right. You went over and above my expectations. I will highly recommend you to anyone I know, who needs tree removal.

Patti F.
Danbury, CT
Monday, February 29, 2016
 
Thank You

I thank you for your conscientious and dedicated team, a job well done. I will definitely use your company again for my next job.

Peter J.
Friday, August 10, 2018
 
Great people and great service

I called Matt because I wanted some trees taken down in our yard. I was concerned about the health of some of the trees and wasn’t sure which ones to have removed. One tree in particular was damaged in the blizzard and I was worried it would come down on power lines or the street if it wasn’t removed quickly. He and his crew came (...Read More...)

Lisa F.
Friday, August 10, 2018
 
Reliable, On Time, Precision Work

We recently used Barts to remove two large trees on our property. This appeared to be a complicated endeavor as the trees were adjacent to the house. Barts assured us this would not be a problem, a crane was brought in to assist with the removal. Highly recommend this service, they are reliable, on time and performed the removal w (...Read More...)

New Customer
Ridgefield, CT
Tuesday, October 25, 2016
 
Bart's Tree Service is Great!

Matt Bartelme, owner of Bart's Tree Service is a qualified professional who knows trees and his crew is excellent and well trained. Bart's has done work for Aspetuck Land Trust for years and I would highly recommend them to any homeowner or business. Bart's also has a heart and has donated services to the Land Trust to improve h (...Read More...)

Aspetuck Land Trust
Tuesday, February 2, 2016
 
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