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Avatar for Alpenglow Tree Service
Alpenglow Tree Service
5.0(
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+2 more

Serving Tahoma, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Travis , with Alpenglow Tree Service did a wonderful job! He removed a dead tree, trimmed dead branches off several other trees on our property, cut the wood and stacked it for us. He was a pleasure to work with, and I look forward to hiring him again."
Chunking
Stump shot
Perfect shot
Job well done
Burn pile

+3

Response time6 hrs
Response rate94%
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Fremont Shields Tree Services
Fremont Shields Tree Services
5.0(
12
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming+1 more

Serving Tahoma, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"totally professional hard-working and efficient greatly safety-conscious completed work on- schedule kept within agreed-on budget personable and made customer satisfaction a priority I highly recommend him for even the most complex tree-removal jobs."
115 year old black oak in Sandpoint, ID
Too tight for a bucket truck
It takes all kinds of saws
Flush cutting the 48” stump with a Stihl 880
Beautiful oak slabs from the trunk

+4

Response time7 hrs
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Some fast-acting products can rot a tree stump in four to six weeks. Keep in mind, these products contain harsh chemicals that may prevent regrowth in the area. Other products, like fertilizer that contains lots of nitrogen, can enhance the process and rot a stump in about a year. (This is compared to the ten years it can take naturally for a stump to rot.)

It takes anywhere from three to seven years for a stump to decompose on its own. This timeframe can depend on the kind of tree and your climate. The lower to the ground the stump is, the faster it rots. If you kill a tree stump with salt, boiling water, herbicide, light deprivation, or burning, the tree stump decomposes faster. 

It is possible to burn out a tree stump if it is dried out and in an area of your property with a large buffer. Drill holes in the stump and dig around the base so it burns more easily. Then, build a small campfire on top using kindling and firewood. You’ll need enough to keep the fire going for many hours to completely burn out the stump, especially if it’s large. 

Monitor the fire closely to ensure it doesn’t spread, and have a hose on hand if it starts to get out of control. When the fire is out, break apart the burned stump and dig out what’s left of it.  

If this sounds like a good option, learn more about how to burn a tree stump before attempting it, as it does come with risks.

There are many signs that a tree is diseased or dying, and if you suspect that’s the case, you should call an arborist immediately. You might notice rot or fungus on the trunk or that the tree is beginning to lean to one side. Brittle branches or signs of root damage are other indicators that a tree is in trouble. If the tree is dying, it might be time to cut the tree down so it doesn’t fall.

Usually, trees cannot grow back after their stump has been ground, but some very hearty types of trees can. For example, if you have a black locust or Redford pear, the grinding will need to go deep to prevent them from growing back. Ask your tree service or stump removal expert whether your tree can resprout after its stump is ground down.

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