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ArborPro Tree Service
4.4(
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Tree Removal

Serving Dayton, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Arbor pro- Eric Lowry team did a profession job! I would recommend this company to anyone that wanted a very professional & affordable tree services company. It was amazing the great services they provided! I would use them again & again_ Hands down the best I've dealt with!"
removal
removal
removal
removal
removal

+6

Response time1 day
Response rate93%
84 neighbors recently requested a quote
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CleanScape Solutions
4.8(
54
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Dayton, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired Cleanscape Solutions for 3 tree trimming projects in Marshalltown. They were here the day after I contacted them. Completed project in approx. 3 hours including cleanup. They did an outstanding job and the pricing was very reasonable I highly recommend them for all your tree work."
Tree Trimming
Tree Trimming
Tree Removal
Tree Removal
Tree Removal

+5

Response time4 hrs
Response rate96%
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Titan Excavating, LLC
5.0(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+1 more

Serving Dayton, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Did and awesome job. Very easy to talk to and where very communicative through the whole process. Thanks guys!"
Parking
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+25

Response time9 hrs
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Wulf Tree Services
New to Angi
Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming+1 more

Serving Dayton, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Wulf Tree Services is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Response time2 days
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Dillon’s Tree Service
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+3 more

Serving Dayton, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Dillons tree service is a fully licensed and insured, family-owned business providing professional tree care and year-round lawn maintenance to homeowners and businesses. we pride ourselves on exceptional results, safety, and thorough cleanup. Our services include expert tree trimming, tree removal, stump grinding, and comprehensive property maintenance including mowing, mulching, and seasonal cleanups. We treat your property like our own—neat, safe, and beautiful. Contact us today for a free, honest estimate!

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Tree Surgeon
5.0(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Dayton, IA and surrounding areas

Free estimates

"Bob and his crew were great! Came in had all the equipment necessary for the job, took my tree down and left my yard looking great! Would def use Klinger’s Kustoms Tree Service again."
Front yard
Deciding plan of action
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2 trees and a stump
Climbing high

+4

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Arbor Monkees, LLC
5.0(
3
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Tree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove - For BusinessTree Trimming - For Business

Serving Dayton, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The workers were very friendly, efficient, quick, cleaned up after themselves and I would use them again."
Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Generally, you’ll want to prune back the trunk by 1 to 2 feet each year to promote bushy growth. Doing so concentrates vegetative buds closer to the bottom of the tree, where you can easily harvest fruit. For side shoots that are a year old, leave at least six leaves. 

Never remove more than 30% of a tree’s foliage during pruning—even if your tree is really overgrown. Removing this much foliage at a time could kill your tree.

You should prune ornamental trees once every other year after the fruit has matured and begun to drop. You should also prune out dead branches whenever you see them. Pruning too often can stimulate more growth, especially in faster growing varieties like Bradford pears.

Generally speaking, you’ll want to avoid flush cuts, which are cuts made as extremely close to the trunk or main branch. These cuts can weaken your tree, lower its natural defense mechanisms, and even cause decay. You’ll also want to avoid tree topping, which is the total removal of the leader and upper main branches of a tree. 

Most pros will advise against either of these methods, which is why hiring a pro is often the best choice when it comes to tree trimming.

Finding a reliable arborist starts with researching specialists in your area and checking their licensing and certifications. Use online resources like the Better Business Bureau (BBB) to conduct research on each company. Next, contact the arborist and ask the following questions to see whether they are the right fit for your project:

  • Do you handle or specialize in dealing with the issue I’m having?

  • Are you fully insured?

  • Do you have customer references I can call?

  • Do you have any third-party certifications?

  • What equipment and strategies do you plan to use?

A general rule is that trees need 10 gallons of water for each inch of the tree’s diameter. For large trees, that can amount to approximately 160 gallons of water or more. Watering big trees to this extent can take quite a bit of time using a hose. For this reason, you may consider installing a soaker hose or sprinkler system to make the job easier.  

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