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What is The Difference Between Arborist and Landscaper?

What is The Difference Between Arborist and Landscaper?

When you plan to hire a professional to take care of your property, you should first understand the…

May 23,2019

When you plan to hire a professional to take care of your property, you should first understand the type of expert that you need. Many property owners are unable to distinguish the difference between an arborist and a landscaper. The average person might think the difference is negligible, but, in reality, the two professions are remarkably unique. Sesmas Tree Service, your local tree service provider, is here to clear up the confusion. We do not want you to hire the wrong person and end up wasting time and money without receiving the results you were looking for. If this article leaves any questions or concerns in your mind, then call Sesmas Tree Service to consult with a professional. We are happy to help.

What is The Difference Between Arborist and Landscaper?

What Do Landscapers Do?

If you have an open plot of land with little to no trees on it and your intention is to beautify that property, then it is a landscaper that you will likely need to hire. Clients who are looking for a lawn installation or maintenance, weeding, mulching, irrigation, garden bed preparation, and similar work can contact a landscaper for their services. A landscaper can turn your dry or bare land into a beautiful garden by choosing and planting appropriate flowers, turning your grass lush and green, and designing the layout.

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Landscapers do small projects and large projects alike. Whether you are a homeowner with a small yard or a large corporation with company grounds that needs to be maintained or improved, a landscaper can help.

What Do Arborists Do?

Arborists, on the other hand, care for mature trees and perform tree removals, pruning, trimming, cabling, stump grinding, and more. As you might suspect, arborists are trained to handle dangerous equipment and work at heights. When you are ready to plant trees, shrubs, or other perennial woody plants around or on your property, it is an arborist that you should call. An ISA-certified arborist is trained in the field of arboriculture and are also referred to as tree doctors. When your trees are diseased, pest infested, or dying, you can call an arborist to bring it back to good health.

Like landscapers, arborists work on both small and large projects. Homeowners, businesses, corporations, and local governments hire arborists to plant, take care of, and remove trees on the property.

Customer Reviews

3 large Leyland Cypress trees removed near front of our home. Excellent service, professional crew, very competitive pricing for superior work! Rolando provided the initial estimate and the  follow up and was the best in terms of customer relations. I'd both use this company again AND highly recommend them.

Susan Hitchcock

This is the 2nd time we have used Sesmas Tree Service. They are a wonderful company to deal with. They were on time, professional, and very thorough. They cleaned up prior to leaving and went out of their way to protect our plants and landscaping. And they kept to their proposal with no hidden cost or add ons. Definitely a five star experience!

Gene McFadden

Wow!  I deal with tree services in my professional work and I can honestly say Sesmas is by far the most professional, best equipped, efficient, safety conscious, and communicative service I've ever encountered.  Their price was very reasonable and they even went so far as to include additional work without increasing the price.  Call them!  Now! They are very quick to respond.

Scott McLendon

We've used Sesmas several times and have always received excellent service.  Estimates are quick and easy and the crew is efficient and leaves the property clean of debris.  Recently we needed a tree removed next to a heavily landscaped area.  Sebastian went over everything with me in detail and listened to my concerns.  The crew did an excellent job in removing the tree with minimal disturbance to the surrounding area.  We are pleased and will consider them again in the future for pruning and tree removal.

Tonia Griswold

Sesmas Tree Service was amazing! I had two dead trees cut and a lot of trees that were already down on my property removed. Sebastian came out and sent the quote in writing within 24 hours. We were in the process of scheduling the service when a slot opened up sooner snd I was able to go ahead and get the work done. Everything was explained ahead of time for what to expect. The crew was very efficient and professional.  All of the work and cleanup was done in one day. I would recommend Sesmas for your tree cutting/cleanup needs.

LaDora Woods

I hired Sesmas to cut down a very tricky tree that was hanging over my house as well as a few large limbs. They did a great job and had the machinery to get the job done right.

Perry Hartman

Great experience with Sesmas. They were meticulous with my tree removal, safe and efficient. David’s communication throughout the process was much appreciated. Highly recommend!

Lindsay Ellenburg

Great experience with Sesmas Tree Service. The arborist who came out was a Board Certified Master Arborist, and you could immediately tell he knew his stuff. He took the time to explain what needed to be done, gave us clear options, and helped us feel confident from start to finish. The whole process was easy and professional. We’ll definitely use them again.

Ed Martin

Bringing the Two Together

While there is some overlap in the work they perform, arborists and landscapers work together to turn your yard or property into an aesthetically pleasing sight. The landscaper works on the lower level, turning your grass greener and flowers prettier. The arborist shapes up the trees and makes sure they are healthy and sturdy.

Hire A Professional Today

Sesmas Tree Service is proud to offer you the best of both worlds. We provide lawn services in addition to tree care. Our certified professionals, quality products, and advanced machinery come together to give you results that will draw eyes. Increase the value of your property by investing in your yard. Call Sesmas Tree Service to hire a professional today.

 

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