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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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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

"Had a last minute job for cleaning up my yard because we were going to put our house up for sale in the spring. Terry gave us a call, got out here for an estimate, and started work a day later. Our yard was in serious need of cleaning up and Terry did an exceptional job. He trimmed down tree branches, cleaned up our hedges, picked up more trash than he needed to from my little kids, and got all the weeds. I would have loved to use Terry for landscaping if we were staying in town. I just got done mulching my front yard myself (very little to do) and the yard still looks as good as when Terry left just before the cold weather hit. Highly recommend!"
Response time10 hrs
Response rate85%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Erlacher Tree Service
4.1(
10
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Tree Removal

Serving Fairfax, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

At Erlacher’s Tree Service, we protect your property and enhance your landscape. As a family-owned and operated tree care company right here in Cedar Rapids, we treat your yard with the exact same respect we give our own. From precision trimming of hard-to-reach limbs to complete, safe removals of hazardous trees, our family brings meticulous attention to detail to every single branch.\n\n

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+6

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by50%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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+10

14 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Arborists FAQs, answered by experts

A standard tree removal doesn’t include stump grinding. If you want your contractor to remove your tree and grind the stump, you must pay an extra charge. That said, you’ll likely save on the cost of stand-alone service—especially if it’s a small tree and they can finish both jobs in a single trip.

Though summer is not ideal, you can do some light pruning during this time of year. Just make sure it’s not excessive. Vigorous pruning will stress the tree and impact next year’s growth. Generally, August to September are the best summer-pruning months, particularly for fruit trees.

Completely topping a plum tree is a risky business. Cut too much, and you’ll kill your tree. That said, you do need to trim the top of your tree to encourage bushy growth, maintain your tree’s vase shape, and limit size. 

A plum tree's central leader (or trunk) should never extend more than 3 feet above the highest branch. When you first plant your tree, cut the central leader so it’s 2 to 3 feet tall. As it grows, cut it back 12 to 20 inches until it reaches its desired height. Never prune more than one-third of the new growth.

Cutting down a tree next to power lines is never a DIY job, and it’s a good idea to contact your utility company first. In most cases, the utility company will need to take care of any tree problems within 10 to 15 feet of power lines. If you want to remove the tree for aesthetic reasons, hire a pro to do the job. Trying to cut trees near power lines yourself can create many safety hazards, and you could be liable if you inadvertently cause damage to electrical equipment.

It depends. Smaller, younger trees take longer to mature, but they're more resilient, their roots don't get as damaged during transplanting, and they recover faster. Plus, they're much more affordable to plant, and it's possible to DIY the planting. 

On the other hand, mature trees produce fruit faster and provide more shade and privacy immediately. Ideally, a small or medium tree is the better choice if you can wait a few years for it to mature. But if you need immediate maturity, a larger tree is the only option.

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