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Vista Tree Management provides professional hedge trimming and pruning in Toronto to showcase your property’s natural beauty and contribute to the vitality of your shrubbery. The expertise of our certified arborists ensures that every cut and trim is precisely what your greenery needs to thrive.

Best Hedge Trimming Service in Toronto

Say goodbye to overgrown hedges and hello to a clean, polished look that will impress your neighbours and guests. Our team of certified arborists provide the best hedge trimming services in Toronto to help achieve the best possible results for your landscape. Whether it’s trimming to create perfect lines for a formal garden or ensuring the health and growth of a privacy hedge, we bring meticulous attention to detail to every project.

Say goodbye to overgrown hedges and hello to a clean, polished look that will impress your neighbors and guests.

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Professional Hedged Pruning in Toronto

Our professional hedge pruning in Toronto will keep your hedges lush, full and perfectly shaped. Our hedge care experts use their knowledge to enhance the natural beauty of your home while providing a layer of privacy from neighbours and protection from the elements.

  • Enjoy Worry-free Hedges
  • Increase Privacy
  • Cool Your Property
  • Enhance Curb Appeal
  • Discreet, Tailored Services

Hedge & Shrub Care Services Toronto

Are your shrubs or hedges too large? Perhaps you’ve lived with them for a long time and have watched as they encroached further on your space, or maybe you just moved to a new home and want to rejuvenate your garden. Our hedge and shrub care services in Toronto can help cut your greenery down to size.

  • Get Overgrown Hedges Under Control
  • Overgrown
  • Avoid Costly Replanting
  • Scientifically Backed Solutions
  • Guaranteed Results

Regular Hedge Pruning Keeps Your Yard Healthy

At Vista Tree, our team of certified arborists uses scientifically backed hedge-cutting techniques to keep your shrubbery lush and healthy. Regular hedge pruning not only enhances the beauty of your hedges but also promotes their growth and vitality, preventing diseases and encouraging lush, green foliage.

  • Change Their Shape or Size
  • Keep Your Hedges Healthy
  • Luxurious, Lush & Green
  • Enjoy Nature at Home

Fix Hedge Damage, Holes and Brown Hedges

Getting your hedges to look their best isn’t always as easy as a quick “haircut.” Our experts have years of experience using professional tools and techniques to get the job done right. We are often called in to fix hedge damage, holes and brown hedges that handymen, untrained landscapers, or DIY trimming have created.

  • Fix Brown, Patchy Hedges
  • Get Rid of Holes
  • Make Hedges Even
  • Fix Splitting or Falling Hedges
  • Reduce Costs and Avoid Replanting

Average Cost for Hedge Trimming Toronto

The average cost of hedge trimming in Toronto falls somewhere between $200 and $600, but the actual price will depend on the specifics of your project.

Small, Medium, and Large Hedge Pruning Cost

For small hedges, shrubs, or bushes, typically classified as shrubbery under 3 feet tall and 10 feet long, you can expect to pay around $50 to $100. For a medium hedge, which is usually between 3 and 6 feet tall and 10 to 20 feet long, costs are between $100 to $300. For a large hedge, which is over 6 feet tall and 20 feet or more in length, you’re looking at a hedge Pruning cost of $300 to $600 or more.

Extra Large or Overgrown Hedge Trimming Cost

If you have an extra large or severely overgrown hedge, professional hedge trimming services will be more expensive. These hedges can take a lot more time and effort to trim back into shape, so you can expect to pay upwards of $600 or more.

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Emerald cedar hedges and japanese maple tree beside a backyard pool in bayview village near lawrence park (after hedge trimming)

Easy Hedge Care and Hedge Repair Guide

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Hedge & Shrub Trimming FAQs

We want to share as much knowledge as we can and answer all of your questions about hedge trimming in Toronto. 

Why are hedge maintenance services important?

Hedges grow towards the sun, meaning the top of the hedge has more access to sunlight than the bottom. Our professional hedge trimmers in Toronto understand how to cut shrubs and hedges properly to maximize sunlight. This ensures light reaches as far down as possible without losing the ideal shape.

Hedges that are not properly trimmed like this will develop holes or patchy areas and will look less full and green. They will also tend to grow wider at the top, making them vulnerable to damage from snow and wind.

Even with adequate sunlight, without regular hedge pruning Toronto, they will experience interior dieback. This means that the inside of the plant has only wood and no leaves. When this happens, hedge pruning will result in large bare patches that will not regrow leaves. Correcting this issue takes years, during which the hedge will have to regrow and be pruned repeatedly.

When hedges aren’t pruned properly or often enough, it can take years to repair them. During this time, the hedge will look less healthy. If a problem is left for too long, sometimes the hedges cannot be fixed and must be replaced. Aside from the cost, planting takes time, and there is no guarantee that new trees will thrive in difficult urban soils.

How often should I trim my hedges?

Different hedges and shrubs grow at different rates and are more or less sensitive to pruning. It also depends on how neat you want your hedges to be and the level of sunlight, water and soil.

Generally speaking, you should lightly prune boxwoods, cedars, beeches and hornbeams 1-2 max per year as they are more sensitive to pruning. If you’re making more significant changes to shape, size or spread, wait until next year to professionally trim your hedges further to avoid damage. Yews can be safely trimmed back twice per year.

Hedges that grow out of invasive species such as Chinese elm, Siberian elm, buckthorn and others can be trimmed back between 2-4 times per year, depending on their rate of growth.

How can I repair damaged hedges

We’re passionate about your trees and have extensive experience in damaged hedge repair. Damaged hedges should be repaired as quickly as possible to ensure they survive and to keep your home looking beautiful.

Hedges and shrubs can be damaged by heavy snows and ice, wind, other trees – even the soil they grow in! Hedge repair is not dissimilar from tree pruning in Toronto, as hedges are trees or woody plants. The health of your hedges should be left up to our certified arborists, but DIY tree pruning can help solve some simple problems.

How do I cut my hedge to make it smaller?

Shrinking a hedge or making it smaller is not for amateurs. You can easily and quickly destroy a hedge by cutting it improperly or taking too much off. Hedge or shrub trimming is not the same thing as changing its shape, size or expression.

If your hedge is relatively young or small, you may be able to do it yourself. If it is mature, large, or growing like a green bubble – we don’t recommend it. What do we mean by green bubble? Well, if you push aside some of the foliage and look inside, is it empty, or are there dead needles? Hedges grow out towards the sun, and as hedges get bigger, they can become like a green balloon – one thin layer of green on the outside and empty inside.

If you try to alter the shape or size of a hedge that has grown in this manner too drastically, you’ll end up with large holes and patchy sections on any area you cut. Why? Plants need sun to survive, but they also need needles and leaves to help generate energy through photosynthesis. When you prune or trim a hedge in a way that cuts off all of the green in a section, it will no longer be able to generate energy (grow) in this area. You’re left with a big hole and unsightly stubs and wood.

Making a hedge smaller takes time. It follows a similar process to making a tree smaller because they are related plants. First, we need to clean out anything getting in the way of sunlight. This means removing all the dead needles, leaves, dead twigs and branches from the hedge. It’s a very, very messy process. If you’ve been having your hedge trimmed for years or been DIYing it, you likely have a hedge full of debris. This debris prevents proper airflow, increases moisture in all the wrong places, and limits sunlight. You will be genuinely shocked by the amount that comes out.

After removing all of this debris, we’ve increased air flow, increased space and potential for sunlight penetration. Now comes a combination of pruning, trimming and wiring. We prune off overgrown sections where they will not create a hole or gap, lightly trim the faces (sides and top) of the hedge to promote new growth, and use wires to direct the growth of individual branches.

What is the value of my hedge?

Hedges and shrubs can create softer lines in a garden full of hardscaping or many different-sized trees and plants. They also help delineate one area of your property from another, can act as a natural fence and improve privacy. Hedges and shrubs absorb sound, filter pollution, reduce ambient temperatures near your home and leave your property looking lush and green.

When taken care of, hedges, shrubs, and ornamental trees offer immense value to your home. Not only do they benefit you on a day-to-day basis, they can also improve your property resale value. It is estimated that trees and other greenery like hedges can improve property value by 5-15%. The better cared for, the higher that number is likely to be.

On the other hand, poorly maintained hedges and shrubs can result in significant costs and loss of value. When hedges provide privacy to your home, poor maintenance practices and other problems can cause them to grow improperly or die. Hedges that are “topped,” too aggressively trimmed or not trimmed often enough, will develop serious health problems.

If your hedges develop health problems or serious damage, they may need to be replaced. Replacing hedges, especially tall or large hedges, costs quite a lot of money. If they don’t get replaced, you may lose the function they play in your environment. 

Hedges can be a huge asset, like a green investment, but you have to maintain them to keep their value, or they can become costly. Vista Tree Management offers professional hedge and shrub trimming Toronto to keep your greenery happy and healthy while preserving its value.

What are some hedge pruning tips and tricks?

  • Maintain sharp tools for clean cuts.
  • Taper the top slightly narrower than the base to allow sunlight penetration.
  • Cut back older stems at ground level annually to promote rejuvenation.
  • Avoid excessive pruning, which can lead to bare patches.

When should hedges be trimmed? At what time of year should hedges be pruned?

Damaged Hedge or Shrub Repair

Trim or prune immediately to avoid worsening damage. If branches are damaged by wind, snow, or storms, get your hedge assessed for professional hedge pruning in Toronto right away, no matter the time of year.

Hedge Maintenance Trimming or Hedge “Haircut”

Lightly trimming or pruning hedges to keep them neat and tidy should be done during the spring and early summer. This includes hedging the face of the plant and its tops and sides but doesn’t include significant changes to the height or spread. Large changes to size or shape should be done when the hedge is dormant in late fall or early spring.

Hedge and Shrub Shaping

Shaping requires taking off a more significant amount of material than hedge maintenance, so it should be performed when the hedge is dormant. This should generally be done in late winter or early spring before “bud out.” Pruning in the summer is possible but should be done carefully to avoid sun scorch and other problems.

Reduce Height of Hedges

Height reductions for hedges should be done when the plant is dormant, from late fall to early spring. Reducing height during the summer is possible but should be done carefully.

When should you avoid trimming hedges?

Avoid trimming hedges during their active growing season (late spring through summer), as this may cause stress and hinder overall growth. Instead, focus on light maintenance during early spring or significant shaping in late winter/early spring when plants are dormant.

How can I enhance curb appeal with hedge pruning Toronto?

Whether your home is Gergorian, Bay and Gable, Contemporary or Tudor Revival, hedges play an important role in enhancing the look and feel of a property. Vista Tree provides shrub and hedge pruning services in Toronto for hedges of all sizes with special equipment and dedicated experience!

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Vista Tree Management’s certified arborists deliver exceptional hedge trimming and pruning services in Toronto. We don’t just care for hedges; we manage them and make nature work for you – whatever your vision.

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Simply not professional .
They have no concerns about timelines and seem to have little interest in expediting anything.
Forget attempting to expedite anything they will not even file documents in an expediant mater.
They have no respect for your time they pull the same crap Bell Canada pulls and demand that you sit at the site for the afternoon without a specific appointment time. This really speaks for itself when a company hold themselves above their customers.
Once you contract with them you are at their mercy and ypu may like me just end up needing to find a professional firm.
Lasting having parted way i now finally have my permit and my tree will come down nxt business day. It would be weeks more with them. They simply think this is all about themselves.
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Simply not professional .
They have no concerns about timelines and seem to have little interest in expediting anything.
Forget attempting to expedite anything they will not even file documents in an expediant mater.
They have no respect for your time they pull the same crap Bell Canada pulls and demand that you sit at the site for the after without a specific appointment time.
Once you contract with them you are at their mercy and ypu may like me just end up needing to find a professional firm.
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James came to remove a tree adjacent to our property that was quite sick and unstable. We wanted him meticulously remove it over a two day period and James was nothing but professional and thorough! He also did his best to clean up the scene. Highly recommend!
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Recommended from someone in my neighborhood. Quick follow up as well as on-site visit. Very professional and thorough walk through of work options. Completed within a few days of quoting and a great job all around.
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Great, fast and reliable service, I have used Vista for both trimming and tree removal, they have a hard working and super friendly crew, we are very satisfied with their services
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I was very pleased with their service. We received helpful advice and the crew who pruned the tree was great. They had to carry all the cuttings through the house which they did without dropping a twig. Everyone was friendly and professional throughout.
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Overall I am satisfied with the work done by James May and his crew. I will definitely call on them again to work on another tree in my backyard.
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I am beyond delighted with the work done by this company at my home to prune a very large mulberry tree located in my backyard that was impacting the sunlight on our Swimspa.

I received a clear and concise quote from James May who suggested additional pruning to what I asked for and his recommendation was spot on.
His crew were extremely professional and did a superb job taking care not to damage several blooming Rose of Sharon trees below the large limbs of the mulberry. Their cleanup was impeccable and I highly recommend this firm.
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Vista Tree's motto is "We are committed to building a strong and positive relationships through service excellence." They truly live up to this. James May is such a professional guy, he spoke to my neighbours before, during and after - all phases of the work to ensure they were aware of the dead tree removal at our property, and the work might impact theirs'.
The team made sure to complete the work on time, and clean up.
Would recommend 100%.
Kudos to James and his team!!!
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Rosedale job with a tree hanging over multiple properties and worries about neighbors. They did a great job!!
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The whole experience was excellent, from estimate visit, quote, scheduling, and watching two professionals eliminate so many problems with bushes and trees around my property. The care and concerns for me and the trees were wonderful.
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James and his team from Vista Tree are absolutely fantastic. From start to finish, they demonstrated professionalism and expertise. We had a dead tree on our property that needed to be removed, along with the stump. James and his crew handled the task efficiently and with great care.

They arrived on time, which is something we greatly appreciated, and worked diligently until the job was completed. Not only did they remove the tree and stump, but they also ensured that the entire area was cleaned impeccably afterward. Our property looked spotless, as if no tree had ever been there.

The team’s attention to detail and commitment to quality service truly set them apart. I would highly recommend James and Vista Tree to anyone in need of tree services. They exceeded our expectations in every way, making what could have been a stressful experience remarkably smooth and worry-free.

Thank you, James and Vista Tree, for your outstanding work!

Frank
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I had the pleasure of working together with James @ Vista Tree Management. My experience with them is simple, they were honest, informative and over the top helpful to our family throughout this process from beginning to end. We had a huge Manitoba Maple tree fall suddenly in our yard. James responded to our request rapidly and was able to sight the down tree. A quote was provided to remove the destruction along with the remaining unsafe portions of trees still standing. The challenging part for our family was not so much removing the down tree but to remove what we felt was the unsafe reminder of the tree still standing. Thier expert knowledge and information provided lead to us making connections and follow the proper processes with the City and was successful in expediting the permit process require. We are very grateful to have had such a knowledgeable company on our side during this unsettling difficult time. Thank you to James and his crew who worked diligently today at our home in extreme heat conditions. We appreciate you all. We highly recommend Vista Tree Management not only for their ability to get the job done but for their professionalism and unmatched customer service. Thank you again to James and your crew
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The crew did a great job! They were quick and professional and did exactly what we were looking to have done. It was a job done well at a very reasonable price. I would definitely hire them again and I will certainly refer them to friends and family!
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James and his team did an excellent job trimming my Walnut and other trees on my property. They removed all the branches and tidied up very nicely before they left. I will absolutely use Vista Tree Management again.
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Michal was very pleasant to deal with during the quoting process and he conveyed the most knowledge from the 3 companies I approached. James and his crew did an excellent job with the removal of two trees and pruning of a large Manitoba Maple that totally covered my deck. Great to see sunlight again! James is very friendly and also knowledgeable. When the work was completed we did a walk through and he thoroughly explained what they did. The clean up was also fantastic.
Thanks very much!
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VISTA do good work. I've used then for clients and all work gets done on time with an industry competitive budget. Their customers service is always excellent as well
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Showed up on time. Scoped the work with us. Cleaned up nicely. Decent price. We will use them again.
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Had great experience with Vista Tree for pruning of our tree. Super quick response to seamless execution. Highly recommend!
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James was extremely helpful in helping us get the right tree for our backyard and was very friendly and professional
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Outstanding Service! The arborist who came to provide an estimate gave very helpful with suggestions on how we should proceed to trim a very large tree - keeping in mind privacy with neighbours and ensuring shade over our home in the summer. He even took photographs to mark up to guide the crew coming to do the work. The crew showed up as scheduled and did its work very efficiently and we were extremely pleased with the results. Very reasonable pricing - great value for the money. Vista Tree Management will be my one and only supplier of these services in the future.
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Vista Tree Management provided an excellent service of removing a large tree from a backyard of my property in Toronto. The whole process of quoting, and doing the job was very efficient, clearly explained and provided as promised. Their price for the serviced was very competitive.
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My parents used their service to cut a tree down in their backyard. This tree was in such an awkward position where it was interfering with 2 other neighbors. James ensured me that the service would be done in a very professional manner and no damage would be done. Im glad to say he was right and had a group of 6 hard working individuals made the job done safely and efficiently. I would highly recommend this company for anyone needing tree removal.
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Everything went smooth, from the initial assessment visit to the email communication to the job getting done! Thank you guys for your professionalism and quality work!!
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Vista is an excellent company to deal with. The owners went above and beyond expectations to help deal with a unique situation. The guys who did the work were not only professional but also very polite. I will be using them again to help with other work in the future.
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We are very happy with all the work Vista Tree Management accomplished on our property.  James was very professional and gave us excellent advice concerning the trimming of our 12 foot cedar hedges and the pruning of our mature silver maple trees.  The crew was very friendly and hard working, they did a tremendous job on the work required and they did an excellent job with the clean up.  We would highly recommend Vista Tree services to our family and friends.  We will definitely use them again for all of our future projects.
John & Sonja
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They just did my front lawn, and boy, did they leave a lasting impression!

They were straightforward with the plan - clear and precise, ensuring that I was well informed of the process and outcome. The execution was meticulous and exceeded my expectations. Moreover, the cleanliness post-service was remarkable, leaving no trace of debris or disruption.

They were on time and was the epitome of friendly and cheerful—felt like I had friends over for a garden party!

Overall, their service was excellent at every stage. The inquiry, consultation, customer support, day-of service, follow-up, and payment process were all seamless.

I had peace of mind and very happy with Vista. I highly recommend them to those in need of reliable and thorough tree management service.
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I can’t say enough positive comment about James and Vista Tree. We were “ghosted” by 2 other tree management companies last fall. James came by and provided separate quotes for two very large trees on our property, both of which were a challenge to severely prune. They were a hazard and had to be addressed. The quotes were delivered the next day after assessment. The team was here on two separate days (April 30 and May 7). They were efficient, professional and most importantly safe. Hollis, the arborist who climbed the trees was friendly and communicated everything he was doing to the trees as well as any changes he made once he was up in the tree. The other members of the crew (Syd and Pete, I can’t remember the others) were professional and friendly. They cleaned everything up and were open to any suggestions we had regarding disposal of the wood. I would highly recommend this company. We will be having them back again to do more work, in the fall.
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Leaside neighbours take note!! Exceptional and professional service from start to finish. The team at Vista Tree Management responded to an urgent and critical situation. They were efficient, skilled and courteous. They handled the tree removal with precision and left our backyard immaculate. I highly recommend this team for your tree removal needs. They beat the competition by $1000+
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James and his team did a great job pruning and trimming our old silver maple. James answered all my questions, provided expert advice and had his team do the work shortly after. The workers were professional, cleaned the space well, and were really efficient. Would definitely recommend Vista Tree management!
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James was great! Very professional and you can definitely tell he knows what he’s talking about. They provided a quote in a timely manner booked us in for the tree pruning within a few days afterwards. The job was done quickly, professionally and the crew was friendly and polite. They cleaned up everything once the work was completed. Highly recommend!
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Safe, fast, personable team - did a great job with tree trimming and removal! Note: the removal of a tree was not on the original scope and they still made it happen!
By the end of the day, I wouldn’t have even known they were there.
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Very Happy with the professional advice and service we received from Vista which was promptly done. The follow-up to ensure we were happy with the work was appreciated.
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Highly recommend! Michal came by first to take a look at things and provide the estimate. He’s obviously passionate about what he does and I learned a ton about my tree that I had no idea about! He gave me the confidence I needed to schedule the work. James and the “J-Crew” arrived on the scheduled day and were super friendly. The team did an amazing job with trimming my large overgrown maple and a fantastic cleanup job. My yard looked better than before they arrived. Will definitely have them back for future maintenance! Thanks Vista!
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Great service from a great crew of people! The team was amazing from consulting on best ways to tackle the project, safely removing the trees and making sure the job was done to satisfaction. Would highly recommend and definitely use them again.
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These guys are incredibly professional and by far the best arborist that have visited our home. And we've had many!

What impressed me the most was throughout their only concern was safety for my family and our property. With that and that only in mind they made all the cuts and changes that were required. When they left, I felt the most relief I felt about the trees in our backyard in a long time.

Truly appreciate your hard work and will highly recommend you in the future!
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After doing a fair bit of research into Toronto-based arborists, we decided to go with Vista, and are very happy we did! From my first meeting with Mike when he came to give us a free quote, I was impressed with his knowledge and professionalism. Mike and his crew were punctual on the day they came to prune the deadwood from our very large Red Oak tree, answered my questions, and worked for 7 hours straight to get the job done. We were impressed from beginning to end, and wouldn’t hesitate to hire them again!
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These guys are the best! Very professional, easy to work with and very nice people.
James was amazing in communication and and arranging everything. He is a wonderful person and professional. I had 4 different companies for the quotes and Vista Tree were the best by every criteria I had in mind. After the work was done they cleaned the whole territory even the mess that was here before them. I would definitely recommend them and will call them again when I need any tree work done. Thanks!

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