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Baker Tree Services is a full-service tree care company serving western Maryland since 1996, originally as Baker Landscaping, where we offered tree service as a branch of our landscaping services. In 2003, we decided to get out of landscaping to focus on tree services, tree maintenance, and lot clearing exclusively. We specialize in tree pruning and trimming, tree removal, and stump removal. We are fully insured and all employees are licensed.
We take great pride in the work that we do. We follow the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) standards practices for proper pruning, which ensures that only proper cuts will be made. We take the safety of our employees and your property seriously. We wear the proper gear while doing your tree work and we follow strict safety procedures.
Absolutely not. Please do not attempt tree removal yourself unless you’ve been trained and have the correct equipment. Felling a tree is dangerous. Our team is experienced and knowledgeable about every stage of the tree removal process. We take every precaution to minimize the possibility of an accident that could jeopardize someone’s safety or cause property damage.
Baker Tree Services offers tree removal when you need it. High-risk trees are a potential hazard to anyone or anything nearby – if you have one, take care of it ASAP. That said, if your tree removal project is purely for aesthetic reasons, it may be easiest to schedule a service in the spring or summer when the weather is clear.
Yes, if your tree is damaged or diseased and looks like a clear hazard, call us immediately. We offer fast and responsive emergency tree services, such as storm or broken branch cleanup.
Whatever you need, we’ve got you covered!
If it is possible to rehabilitate the health of your tree through tree cabling or other means, then we can explore those options. After carefully inspecting your tree, we can recommend solutions and leave the final decision to you.
Tree trimming requires an advanced knowledge of trees and can potentially be quite dangerous. While it may seem like a good way to save money, for most people, it’s a task best left to professionals. Our tree care pros are expertly trained in safety requirements and equipped with the best tools for the job.
You’ll be left with long, heavy branches that are more susceptible to breaking when storms or heavy winds roll in. These broken branches are dangerous to you, your property, and the tree itself. Trees with overgrown or dense trees are also ripe for pests and diseases.
If you spot dead, damaged, or diseased limbs, you should remove them as soon as possible. But be careful – cutting too many branches can weaken a tree and stunt its growth, leading to long-term health issues. That’s why we recommend trusting your tree pruning and trimming to an expert.
Pruning is focused on the overall health and structure of a tree. It involves the selective removal of branches to promote the best long-term growth and health. Our certified arborists analyze each tree’s specific needs, identifying and removing diseased or damaged branches, thinning the crown for better airflow, and shaping the tree for aesthetics.
Tree trimming is concerned with maintaining the tree’s appearance and controlling its size. Trimming usually refers to the removal of overgrown branches, cutting away excess foliage, and shaping the outer canopy.
Think of tree trimming as getting a haircut. You’ll come out of the process looking good, or at least you will in a week or so when it’s grown in. Tree pruning is slightly more invasive than trimming. It’s like a minor surgery for the tree, aimed at correcting some issues and putting it in a position to grow up healthily into the future. Both are necessary at certain times.
Tree cabling might necessitate periodic adjustments, replacements, or repairs. As long as it remains a safe remedy for your injured tree or until the tree sufficiently heals and no longer needs additional support, tree cabling is an effective solution.
Yearly inspections are advised for cables, as they might shift or require replacement due to eventual wear and tear. Should your cables show signs of needing maintenance, promptly reach out to Baker Tree Services to arrange an inspection at your earliest convenience.
Cabling reinforces injured tree limbs and trunks, providing support during their recovery. The suitability of cabling for your tree or the necessity for removal can only be assessed by a certified arborist.
Bracing and cabling serve to reinforce the structural stability of your tree and its branches, preventing additional leaning and breakage, fostering recovery, and enhancing its resilience. Your arborist will evaluate your tree’s status and discuss the potential benefits or requirements for cabling.
It’s best to apply fertilizer in late spring or early fall. In late spring, your plants are coming out of dormancy and can benefit from the extra nutrients in the soil. Similarly, your plants are preparing for cold winter weather in the fall, so giving them an extra boost before they go dormant can help them survive very cold winters.
How often you should fertilize depends on what type of trees and plant you’re talking about. For mature trees, we recommend fertilization every 2 years or possibly annually depending on the condition of the tree. Young trees that are still rapidly growing may need more frequent treatments. Our ISA-certified arborists can examine your unique environmental factors to help you determine which routine will yield the best results for your trees and plants.
To avoid accidentally chemically burning your plants, it’s best to work with a qualified expert when applying fertilizer to your landscape. The wrong formula or amount of product could scorch your plants and damage their long-term health.
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An arborist is an advanced certification earned from the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) that establishes a person as a specialist in caring for trees. To earn the certification, an applicant must have an extensive work history or academic history in tree care, pass a comprehensive exam, and participate in ongoing education in emerging arboricultural techniques.
There’s no better choice for tree care services in Western Maryland than Baker because of the level of expertise we bring. In addition to having ISA-certified arborists on staff, we also have a highly trained team of tree care professionals who have years of experience.
