The first time I used Joshua Tree, Inc. was to take down a big tree in the back. They did a great job taking it down, but then they had to grind the stumps and they left all the wood chips in my yard. I have no idea why. Then I needed the roots that were coming up through the earth ground down because they didn't do enough of them.
So I had them come to regrind the roots, but what they did instead was add a layer of this brown, horrible dirt and grass seed. So now my backyard is just as lumpy as it was prior to them coming. So that was a horrible experience.
This time they just took down trees in the front. Taking down the trees was an excellent experience all around. It was the grinding of the stump, the taking away of the wood chips, and the grinding of the roots and putting down that soil that sucked. That was the other half of Joshua Tree, where they do the hardscape, that wasn't smooth. For taking down trees, they're the best.
RESPONSE FROM Joshua Tree, Inc.:
Thank you so much for the candid review, Karen. I see the stump grinding you're speaking of was in 2009. While your proposal didn't call for removal of the stump grinding chips, they should have been left onsite in a neat pile. If they weren't that's definitely on us. Surface roots can be tricky and the end result may not always be what you (or we) envision. Nevertheless, we are honored you took the time to share, and to continue to use Joshua Tree!
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