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Crown Tree Services LLC
5.0(
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Tree RemovalTree Trimming

Serving Armstrong, IA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Brighton did a wonderful job! He was careful not to tear up my lawn. They cleaned up very well and did everything I asked him to. Arrived on time and completed in a timely fashion for a reasonable price. I would highly recommend considering him if you need trees or bushes removed or if you need to have trees trimmed. I am a satisfied customer!"
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Response time3 days
Response rate94%
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C & S Tree Services
4.5(
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Tree TrimmingTree Trimming - For BusinessTrees & Shrubs - Treat, Protect and Maintain+1 more

Serving Armstrong, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Welcome to C & S Tree Service! We take pride in the quality of work and customer satisfaction that we give each and every customer! We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you!\n\n

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MW Contracting
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Tree RemovalTree Trimming

Serving Armstrong, IA and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Hello my name is matt and ill be helping you with your concerns.Love to problem solve and make customers happy.trustworthy and respectful in all situations and not afraid to tell ya if im not capable

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R & D Tree Service
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming+1 more

Serving Armstrong, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

over 40 yrs experience We offer only the best in quality workmanship and professional courtesy. We specialize in all phases of commercial and residential landscaping. We are committed quality work and outstanding results & are strongly involved in local community activities. We look forward to working with you!

Response time6 hrs
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

No. Topping a tree refers to severely cutting down all its major branches and tree in a straight line. It was once recommended for streetside deciduous trees but has fallen out of practice. Topping leads to many problems, removing so much of the tree that many trees struggle to survive and become much more vulnerable to insects and diseases. Also, it doesn’t really help tree growth as once assumed and often leads to an ugly appearance of many sprouting stems in competition to become new main branches.

You can start your search for a reputable arborist online by looking for professionals who hold the proper licensing and are fully insured. Next, read through some online reviews to see what kind of service the expert brings to the table, and confirm that they don’t have a history of complaints with the Better Business Bureau. Finally, you can ask the professional for a list of references and then call them to ask questions about the service, professionalism, value, and more that the expert brings to the table.

A tree can grow back from its stump, but full regrowth is unlikely (especially for more stubborn conifer trees). Instead, trees are more likely to send up a number of shoots from the dead stump, which will try to develop into primary stems over time. In other words, it will start to look increasingly bushy. The goal of killing and drying out a tree stump is to prevent that from happening, as well as make the stump easier to completely remove.

The average lifespan of an oak tree is 100 to 300 years, so long as it isn’t impacted by diseases like sudden oak death. Some species will last shorter or longer, depending on where you live.

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.

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