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SCHANBECK LANDSCAPING & EXCAVATION, LLC
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Serving Cedar Falls, IA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

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From Landscaping and Hardscape to Excavating/Grading, Concrete, Tree Removal/Stump Grinding, Material Hauling and More! We have the equipment and experience to get the job done right.\n\n? Free Estimates\n? Fully Insured\n? Quality Work You Can Trust\n? Big or Small, We Do It All\n\nNow scheduling projects! Contact us today to get on the calendar and bring your vision to life.\n\nWe are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of General Contractor services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!\n

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Big Richard Tree Service
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Serving Cedar Falls, IA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

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Big Richard Tree Service is a locally owned and operated tree care company serving Cedar Rapids and communities throughout Eastern Iowa. We specialize in tree removal, tree trimming and pruning, stump grinding, emergency storm cleanup, lot clearing, and hazardous tree takedowns.\n\nOwner Ricardo Larios built this company on hard work, honesty, and second chances. Every job is done with integrity, attention to detail, and respect for your property. We're licensed, bonded, and insured, and we offer free on-site estimates with same-week scheduling in most cases.\n\nWhether you need routine trimming, storm damage cleanup, or removal of a dangerous tree, our crews deliver professional results and full cleanup. Serving Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Coralville, North Liberty, Hiawatha, Marion, and surrounding areas.\n\nCall (319) 508-3694 or visit https://www.bigrichardstreeservice.com for a free estimate.\n

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Jay Van Vark
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Serving Cedar Falls, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

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"Hes the best you're going to find in the Cedar valley. Very affordable and flexible schedule, less than a week from the quote and my yard is clear of 3 large trees. I recommend him to all my friends and family, dont waste your time or money going anywhere else!"
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Response time2 hrs
Response rate95%
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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Hyman Services
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Serving Cedar Falls, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2025

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Emergency services offered

"I HIGHLY recommend this company! Matt and Max were very punctual, professional, and best of all... friendly! They moved enormous sections of fallen trees, and they left the job site CLEANER than it started. Advice?... Hire Hyman Services!! THANKS AGAIN, GUYS!!"
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Ivy eventually kills trees by restricting its growth, blocking sunlight, absorbing nutrients and water from the soil, and weakening the tree. Trees with ivy are more likely to experience diseases, pests, rot, and fungi growth. When ivy weighs down tree branches, the tree is more likely to break during a storm and cause damage.

A few signs a tree may be dead is if the leaves are dead and there are no signs of new blooms. You can also perform a scratch test on some of the branches to check the condition of the cambium layer beneath the bark.

If it is green, it is still alive, but if several are dry, brittle, and brown, the tree may be dying or dead. Always consult an arborist before assuming your tree is dead because you may be able to save it.

If tree branches cross well into your property line, in many cases, these branches become part of your property, and you can trim them up until your neighbor’s property line. However, this issue will vary based on local ordinances, so you should do your research before making any decisions. Better yet, speak with your neighbor about how to handle any tree issues. 

If you don’t mind the branches, you can leave them be, but if they’re becoming a hazard, it’s definitely worth having a conversation.

In most ways, palm trees are incredibly low-maintenance. They don’t need a ton of water—which is why they’re so beloved in desert regions—and they basically prune themselves. But they do need an ample supply of sunlight and to be in soil that will allow for proper drainage so that their roots don’t become waterlogged and at risk of developing illnesses.

If the plant begins to wilt, develop spots, or change color, these could all be signs that your palm tree has a disease. But a few basic treatments, like pruning and applying fungicide, will usually be more than enough to return it to perfect health.

Yes, cutting a tree's roots can cause it to fall, particularly if major support roots are severed. In extreme cases, trimming roots can affect the tree's structure and stability. Many crucial roots are located just below the soil's surface. If you make severe cuts to roots more than 2 inches in diameter, you risk impacting the tree's water flow and its ability to withstand severe winds or storms. Even cutting roots less than half an inch in diameter under or outside the tree's canopy can cut off its water supply, causing it to decline, die, and eventually topple.

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