Tidewater Tree Care

Tidewater Tree Care Tidewater Tree Care is a progressive tree company offering planting, pruning, and removals with a fo

Did some pre-construction pruning for a friend. Friend on the ropes did a good job. The family picnicked while watchi...
08/22/2026

Did some pre-construction pruning for a friend. Friend on the ropes did a good job. The family picnicked while watching. Sound on for toddler giggles :)

08/10/2026

Little shot of Merrymeeting Bay!

We took car of the standing portion and the goats took care of the rest.
08/02/2026

We took car of the standing portion and the goats took care of the rest.

We removed 4 large pines at this property. We are coming back to grind the stumps and put down loam!
08/02/2026

We removed 4 large pines at this property. We are coming back to grind the stumps and put down loam!

White pine trees can hide extensive rot. While this one had some pretty obvious signs others can be a little more elusiv...
05/27/2026

White pine trees can hide extensive rot. While this one had some pretty obvious signs others can be a little more elusive.

Here are a few things I look at when doing a tree assessment.

1. Poor trunk taper. The tree is about the same diameter at breast height as it is 50 feet up.
2. Bulging in the trunk.
3. Poorly defined root flare or the trunk of the tree seems to go straight into the ground.
4. Pruning cuts or broken stubs appear to be soft and rotten versus hard and dry.

Let us know if you would like an assessment! 207-613-5458

05/20/2026

Working on a slope is always difficult no matter the direction you are going. Without the “strategically” placed tractor, that log may have gained some speed and continued on down to the road. SOUND ON if you want to hear a sharp intake of breath.

We do big trees! Sometimes the companies with the big equipment can’t reach these trees. While we have had a crane on this property before, this tree was out of reach. Give us a shout if you have a tree in a hard to access location.

We have worked at this house for 10 years, through 2 different owners. A landscape architect designed this as a “mainten...
05/09/2026

We have worked at this house for 10 years, through 2 different owners. A landscape architect designed this as a “maintenance free” landscape.
We have significantly pruned these river birches 3 different times through the years with a few minor prunes between. River birches have many positive qualities but are often sold as a “small” tree with 3 separate stems. They are a very fast grower and with the typical planting of 3 stems, the stems tend to grow at an angle away from each other. This makes them particularly susceptible to snow and ice damage. Luckily one of their positive attributes is surviving aggressive pruning at practically any time of year.
While we don’t promote or recommend this, these trees were topped/reduced 4 years ago or so when the owner was at their wit’s end. Take in to consideration that a plant’s description on the tag or internet might not tell the whole story. I would also recommend a single stem river birch vs. the typical 3 stem.

Happy spring!

Last apple prune of the year. Happy Earth day! Go plant a tree :) 🍎🍏
04/22/2026

Last apple prune of the year. Happy Earth day! Go plant a tree :) 🍎🍏

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Bowdoinham, ME
04008

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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(207) 613-5458

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