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Blair Landscaping
4.8(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+3 more

Serving Elkins, AR and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I am so very happy with their work! I will definitely keep using them for projects around my house! They not only cut down the trees. They cut the big limbs into pieces to fit in a fireplace for my Pastor to use next winter! Thanks guys I really appreciate your hard work!"
Landscape Design
Landscape Design
Landscape Design
Landscape Design
Landscape Design

+32

Response time2 hrs
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by58%of homeowners
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Brown's Tree Care
4.4(
58
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+5 more

Serving Elkins, AR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1964

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Performed as advertised. Quick service regarding both the estimate (free) and start of the work which was done exactly as quoted in totally professionally manner. Had the right equipment with the right crew"
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Response time10 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
Down Rite Tree Service, LLC
4.5(
9
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Trimming

Serving Elkins, AR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We have a huge tree between our property and our neighbor's right on the fence. It was unsafe with branches overhanging both houses. The Down Rite crew topped 10 feet off the top and shaped the tree all the way around making sure there were no unsafe branches over our houses. The clean up was perfect and the price was the best! We will use Down Rite for any future work."
Rogers AR 12/12/19
Rogers AR 12/12/19
Rogers AR 12/12/19
Rogers AR 12/12/19
Rogers AR 12/12/19

+18

Response time10 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Unfortunately, palm tree stumps are one of the most difficult types to remove due to how their roots grow. Unlike other trees, palm tree roots grow horizontally and vertically. Palm tree roots grow as deep as three feet into the ground, although soil and growing conditions could mean they go as far as 50 inches into the earth. 

If you want to be able to repurpose the grass in the area where you removed a stump later, you’ll have to dig quite deep—and perhaps wide—to trim away all the roots.

Palm trees are unique in that their roots don't grow straight down; they grow horizontally. Typically, palm tree roots go down between 12 and 36 inches deep. The roots grow far and wide from the base of the palm tree to absorb as much water and soil nutrients as possible. In addition, the horizontal roots are also very strong—keeping palm trees stable and helping them sway during storms.

You can hire a professional arborist or tree removal service to cut down a tree to ensure safety, prevent property damage, and comply with all the local regulations. It’s highly advisable to always hire a professional, as tree removal can be extremely dangerous, especially for large or damaged trees. Certified arborists or tree removal experts have the proper equipment, training, and insurance to do the job safely and efficiently. They can also handle cleanup, stump removal, and obtaining the necessary permits.

Any tree that needs to be pruned should be pruned to remove dead branches at least once a year. You may need to prune far more often if you’re trying to maintain a certain shape or to save a tree that suddenly becomes infected.

Carefully pruning small roots no thicker than three inches in diameter won’t harm the tree. However, cutting larger roots may impact the tree's stability and nutrient absorption. It's advisable to consult an arborist or tree care professional to evaluate the root's size, the tree's health, and the potential impact of cutting. Proper tree pruning techniques and timing can minimize damage, but larger root removal may necessitate expert guidance to avoid compromising the tree's overall health and stability.

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