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SD Excavation
5.0(
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Tree Stump - Remove

Serving Shirley, AR and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

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"Just built a new house. I called SD excavation and he gave me a reasonable bid for the job. He showed up and had it done in a weeks time. I recommend him if you need a septic system."
Response time9 hrs
Response rate90%
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Grit & Grind Stump Removal LLC
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree Stump - Remove - For Business

Serving Shirley, AR and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Five stars! Grit & Grind Stump Removal consists of true professionals! Josh understood exactly what I wanted, maintained stellar communication, and left my yard impressively neat. You can tell his team takes pride in their work! Highly recommend! Thanks again!"
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Ins & Outs, LLC
4.9(
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Tree Removal

Serving Shirley, AR and surrounding areas

In business since 1997

Free estimates

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"This company did a fantastic job cutting one tree in my front yard, clearing out a stump and removing several limbs out of 4 very mature tress plus cleaning up the entire mess. I wasn’t home when they did the work, but arrived home to a very impressive sight. Cost was extremely reasonable."
Response time2 days
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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T's Stump Removal & Tree Service
5.0(
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree Stump - Remove - For Business

Serving Shirley, AR and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

"Fantastic team of humble professionals. They removed two stumps for me with no damage to the surrounding turf. They were excellent machine operators and even gave my six-year-old a lesson on how to operate (all done with very close parent supervision) Highly recommend and will hire them again in the future."
Response time9 hrs
Response rate92%
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

A dead tree should always be cut down, because it could fall and cause injuries or damage, and it can also attract insects like carpenter ants. A tree that’s diseased beyond repair should also be cut down, but it’s not always easy for a homeowner to tell. Signs of disease include dying branches, a hollow trunk, leaning, and discolored or missing leaves, but your best bet is to hire a local arborist who can evaluate the tree and tell you if it can be saved or should be cut down.

You can use herbicides to prevent roots from growing without killing the tree itself, however they must be used with caution. Systemic herbicides are absorbed by the root and can kill off problematic roots. However, herbicides can sometimes negatively impact nearby plants, so the solution is best used sparingly.

If you’re looking to rot a tree stump fast, potassium nitrate will work far quicker than copper nails. First, drill several holes into the stump using a power drill, then pour potassium nitrate pellets into the holes. Next, add water to help the chemical absorb into the wood, thoroughly soaking the stump to ensure the pellets dissolve and spread evenly. Afterward, cover the stump with a tarp to retain moisture and block sunlight, then place mulch on top to secure it in place.

Though summer is not ideal, you can do some light pruning during this time of year. Just make sure it’s not excessive. Vigorous pruning will stress the tree and impact next year’s growth. Generally, August to September are the best summer-pruning months, particularly for fruit trees.

All of the tree root removal methods mentioned above are effective on any kind of root, whether it’s still growing or simply needs a gentle nudge to finish decomposing. The only difference is that larger roots tend to be harder to remove and may require multiple chemical treatments as well as manual labor to eradicate.

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