Astrodime LLC

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Introduction: SPRING 2024. Accepting new clients starting May 1. IT IS OFFICIALLY JAPANESE KNOTWEED SEASON! NOTE: we are NOT a curb appeal business. We help you plan for the long term and we can save you money. Ready for climate change! My name is sam (they/them) and I am a licensed arborist in Rhode Island. Astrodime can do small tree installation and pruning of trees under 15 feet tall. We Also provide ecosystem services such as site evaluation, yard restoration, and design. We are a full service design and consulting company and we can do everything from removals to design to implementation. If we can’t handle the job we can give you referrals to our partners. I do non chemical invasive removal as well. I have dealt with bittersweet, japanese knotweed, and I also prioritize tree health. I am a licensed arborist in Rhode Island (#1194), I am a Rhode Island Certified Coastal Invasive Manager (#386). I do permaculture landscaping. My company is Queer owned and operated. I do not use commercial herbicides but offer pragmatic nontoxic solutions to weedy problems. My team and I would love to work with you to plan your yard's future! Always available to do a site assessment and eco audit, which ranges between 150-250 dollars depending on size of property.

Overview

Hired 14 times

Serves Providence, RI

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2 employees

5 years in business

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This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, Credit card, and PayPal.

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Ashlyn W.

Aug 11, 2023

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I am so grateful to have found Sam just a couple of months after moving into our home. Our property has overgrowth and had invasive bittersweet, Norway maple, and other invasive weeds. They identified everything I have on the property and divided the work into manageable zones in an eco audit which is like Wikipedia for my yard. Sam and Rex had been working strategically to kill and remove the bittersweet that had been damaging some trees. They provided us with some solutions on managing weeds, suggestions for mulch, and planted us a pumpkin patch to snuff out the weeds in an old vegetable garden. Anything that is too big for Sam to handle, they have someone they know can do the job and has been an excellent go-between. I highly recommend Astrodime and look forward to continuing to work with them.

Details: Residential • Large (5,000 - 10,000 sq ft) • Over a month ago • Pro's recommendation • Yes, I must be present • Only one time

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S.I. R.

Jun 21, 2023

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We’re elated with the work — and the people! In addition to providing incredible service on improving and modifying our home’s outdoor ecosystem, Sam is a genius and a fantastic person to talk to. They put together an ecosystem audit for our property that was like a Wikipedia entry for our own yard! Highest recommendation.

Details: Residential • Replace an existing garden • Small (1,000 - 2,500 sq ft) • Yes, I will provide plants • I don't need a sprinkler or drip system installed • No, this is a one-time project • Weeding

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Karen S.

Jun 9, 2023

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I highly recommend Astrodime. They guided me through the process of choosing the right kind of tree to plant, and where to plant it. They took great care in choosing and purchasing the tree then planting it.

Details: 1 tree • 5 - 10 feet • Front yard • No, I need the lawn care professional to purchase the trees • This is a one-time project • Residential

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Juan Carlos P.

Sep 29, 2020

sam came to my house and let me know the various types of weed species in my yard. Their report was clear, easy to read and provide information to move ahead with new action items for my yard. I would highly recommend them if you truly want to understand your lawn.

Philip S.

May 18, 2022

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Businesses like Astrodime are why I like Thumbtack. I had a problem and he helped me solve it quickly and professionally. Recommended!

Details: Residential • Maintain an existing garden • Small (1,000 - 2,500 sq ft) • Yes, I will provide plants • I don't need a sprinkler or drip system installed • No, this is a one-time project • Weed prevention • Weeding

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Sam Smiley

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What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
I offer 1) Ecosystem Audit ($150-250 depending on land.) Includes online and/or PDF basemap, identification and recommendations. 2) Full assessment including tree inventory, invasive inventory, soil testing, microclimate identification and long term climate change assessment available starting at $1000. 3) Full restoration and maintenance is available and client pays at the end of the month.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
For weed/ invasive species management plan: 1) Short conversation on client needs. 2) Site Visit/Ecosystem audit 3) I prepare a weed report and management plan and email it to you in PDF format. This takes no longer than a week and can be done in 3 days typically. 4) Followup conversation if desired or you can go with your own vendors for remediation.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Certified Arborist in Rhode Island. ( # 1194) (2021) Rhode Island Certified Coastal Invasive Manager ( #386) (2021) Permaculture training from Oregon State University (2020-2021) Green School (Arborist Track), University of Massachusetts Amherst (2020) BFA Massachusetts College of Art and Design (1998) MFA Rensselar Polytechnic Institute (2003)

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