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LT Tree Service
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+5 more

Serving Dubuque, IA and surrounding areas

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Customers say: True professional

"Service was great they removed the tree and all the debris. I would definitely hire them again."
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Pikes peak
Pikes peak
Dead Ash trees around the power lines at Pikes peak and trails, also it was a pleasant & friendly experience Working with Pikes peak management.
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Response time5 days
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Loos’N Up Stump Grinding and Land Management LLC
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Trimming

Serving Dubuque, IA and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

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Small jobs welcome

Here at Loos’n Up Stump Grinding and Land Management LLC we specialize in the removal of unwanted stumps and other unsightly objects that you have to mow around.

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Big Richard Tree Service
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Serving Dubuque, 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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ARX
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Serving Dubuque, IA and surrounding areas

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Hospitality and a great attitude defined us , and attention to details set us apart, we are family business, local and trustworthy, quality services, \n\nHablamos español

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Henriksens Hauling LLC
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Serving Dubuque, IA and surrounding areas

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Small jobs welcome

Henriksen's Hauling LLC specializes in dump trailer rental, yard waste clean up, landscape material delivery and even house clean outs.

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Big Richard Tree Service
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Dubuque, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Fabulous job! literally made my magnolia tree look brand new!!! prompt and thorough."
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

You can use a felling ax to chop down a tree by following the same prep and steps as a chainsaw, but be prepared to use some muscle. For trees bigger than 7 inches in diameter, it can take some time and serious strength to cut down a tree using just an ax. 

Yes, it is highly recommended to remove tree stumps. Leaving them in the ground can lead to several problems, as they are not only unsightly but can also reduce your property's value. Stumps can obstruct landscaping plans, make mowing difficult, and hinder new growth. More importantly, they are prime breeding grounds for pests like termites, ants, and mice, which can spread to your home and cause costly damage to its wood and foundation. Stumps also attract fungi and diseases that can infect other healthy trees and plants in your yard. As a stump decays, it might sprout new, unwanted shoots. While removing a stump is an investment, it prevents these potential issues and enhances the safety, health, and appearance of your landscape.

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.

It’s not as common for Dutch elm disease to affect other types of trees, especially if the surrounding trees aren’t elms. However, it is possible for DED to spread to other trees, particularly in northern states, like Minnesota. In fact, it’s a good idea to use geography to identify wood and determine which types of trees are in your yard. 

Unfortunately, the complex and shallow root system of elm trees makes surrounding elm trees particularly vulnerable to DED. Early discovery is key!

Yes, burning wood with Dutch elm disease is a safer way to dispose of it than, say, tossing it in with the rest of your yard waste, which could potentially allow it to spread to healthy trees. But it’s always a good idea to check with your local government to make sure you’re complying with any ordinances about removing diseased trees as well as burning brush piles.

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