We recently handled a combo job for a homeowner in Pompton Lakes, NJ involving a new tree installation and a serious shrub clean-up. The photos say it all — one overgrown multi-trunk shrub turned into a crisp, shaped beauty. And that new tree? Planted the right way, with the right equipment and prep.

Here’s what actually goes into doing this kind of work the right way — and why it matters.


🌳 The Tree Install: It’s Not Just “Dig a Hole and Drop It In”

We used a balled-and-burlapped tree, which means the root system was tightly packed and heavy — requiring skid steer equipment to place it carefully without damaging the roots.

What matters when planting a tree:

We prepped the hole with proper backfill and ensured the tree was set at the right grade, just above the final soil line to allow for settling.


✂️ The Shrub Cleanup: From Wild to Clean

The shrub in front of the driveway was completely overgrown, crowding the sidewalk and looking more like a hedge monster than a landscape feature.

What we did:

A quick trim this was not. It’s the difference between hacking and actual shrub pruning that promotes health and structure.


🚫 Why You Shouldn’t DIY Tree Planting

We’ve seen it all:

That’s why we do it right the first time — so your tree lasts decades, not months.


✅ Serving Pompton Lakes and Beyond

Whether it’s tree installation, shrub pruning, or full planting projects, we help homeowners in Pompton Lakes get it done cleanly and professionally.

✔️ Equipment-ready installs
✔️ Clean-up & shaping of shrubs
✔️ Local knowledge of what thrives in North Jersey
✔️ No guesswork — just solid results

📞 Contact us today for expert tree planting and pruning in Pompton Lakes.