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Avatar for Mario's Tree Services, LLC
Mario's Tree Services, LLC
4.9(
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+3 more

Serving Fairfax, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Mario has a small family crew but comes fully loaded with equipment and experience. Trees were dropped methodically and with precision. They did a fantastic job on my large project (15 large oaks). They not only had a lot to do but they did it with care. He also disposed of the wood to furniture or firewood, none went to the dump. He respected my wishes and got the job done. Would highly recommend him and willing to be a referral."
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Oak removed
Dead ash tree removal

+4

Response time3 hrs
Response rate88%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Shade To Light Tree Service
4.9(
8
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Stump - Remove - For Business

Serving Fairfax, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Terry Culbertson is a kind gentleman who is very efficient, hardworking, dependable, and professional! Even though today started out rainy, he hung in there and dodged the rain at times. Excellent work removing our tall bush/tree, raked and replaced the soil where the hole was. He submitted a very fair bid for my project."
Response time10 hrs
Response rate85%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Exceptional Edge
5.0(
3
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Fairfax, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Emergency services offered

"The Exceptional Edge technicians were very professional and meticulous how maneuvered around to trim my shade tree. I was very impressed how they removed the stump and all the tree limbs without tearing up my yard. Their service was excellent and they have the latest equipment technology."
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7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

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.

According to scientists at Penn State University, spotted lanternflies do not typically kill the trees and plants they feed on, but they can cause branches and segments to die off. However, they have been found to kill cultivated grapes, which can have devastating consequences for vineyard owners and regions that heavily rely on vineyards to create jobs and generate revenue. They have also killed the Ailanthu altissima, known as the tree of heaven, though this is classified as a noxious and invasive weed tree.

Permits are often required for large tree removals, especially in urban areas or for protected species, ensuring regulation compliance and neighbor safety.

You can remove a small tree from your yard if there’s space for the tree to fall, you have the right tools and safety equipment, and you follow a clear plan of action. You’ll just want to follow the steps above carefully, and ideally, you will have experience doing similar tasks. If you have any doubts that you can do this project safely, though, you should hire a pro.

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.

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