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Avatar for Family Roots Tree & Land Management
Family Roots Tree & Land Management
4.8(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming+1 more

Serving Fairfield, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"DA Carter is a professional all the way. Showed up on time. Did the work he said he would,and cleaned up his work..DACarter did the work of three men ..he had pride and integrity in his work..he worked till dusk on my tree , he gave me 300%..I would recommend him to anyone any day..a good man that works hard, and dose real good work..thanks DA Carter"
Response time3 days
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Exceptional Edge
Exceptional Edge
5.0(
3
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Fairfield, 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
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Charlier hydroseeding & land management
Charlier hydroseeding & land management
5.0(
4
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Tree Trimming

Serving Fairfield, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"My wife and I had some horrendous super weeds take off in our flower beds . All around the house, and out of control crabgrass in our ditches. I hired Nick and we made a game plan on what was most cost effective and best for our circumstances. We live next to crops, and have a dog. Obviously have water ways needing treatment. So a lot of little nuances going on there. Nick came back with proper research and sprayed accordingly to each situation. Then his crew and him removed the excess vegetation and even som small trees that had come in by squirrels or birds. We have a set game plan for the future of the project and bigger plans next year! He was even able to work around my hectic schedule for what was best for our household. Thanks Nick and crew!"
overgrowth cleanup
overgrowth cleanup
Shrub removal
Shrub removal
Shrub removal

+2

4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Des Moines Area Roofing
Des Moines Area Roofing
4.8(
275
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Fairfield, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Des Moines Area Roofing was professional, trustworthy, and demonstrated excellent attention to detail from initial contact to job completion. Cleanup was so thorough that the next day you wouldn't even know that such a major project had taken place. It has been 2 weeks since the new roofs and we haven't seen even one stray nail left behind (and they did a complete tear down to both buildings, right down to the wood). An excellent company with which to do business. I offer my highest possible recommendation."
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Recommended by99%of homeowners
Avatar for Johnston Stump Grinding, LLC
Johnston Stump Grinding, LLC
4.8(
10
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Tree Stump - Remove - For Business

Serving Fairfield, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"They finished the job quickly & did a great job at removing an oak stump, several ash trees & an old peach tree plus a great job cleaning up the site when they finished."
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White Family of Ottumwa
Ottumwa, Iowa

+41

Response time9 hrs
Response rate94%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

How often and long you should water a tree depends on the species and if it is mature or newly planted. The amount of water is also based on the tree's size. A good rule of thumb is approximately 5 gallons per inch of the trunk's diameter.

Adjusting watering to the recommended suggestions for the tree type and weather conditions is vital. For instance, watering trees during a drought is necessary, and you may need to water more frequently than usual.

No. Most of the time, suckers are only a sign that the tree is experiencing stress. However, they can also be the canary in the coal mine, letting you know that something else is stressing your tree. If you have lots of suckers on your tree, calling in an arborist or a tree care expert is always a good call to determine the cause and develop a solution that de-stresses your tree.

If you don’t trim your palm trees, you can expect several negative outcomes, including:

  • Unhealthy palm trees attract pests, diseases, and fungi 

  • Dead falling fronds can cause severe injury or damage to your home, pedestrians, or cars

  • Dead palm branches are flammable and can catch fire, especially during a lightning storm

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.

In most cases, leaving tree roots underground is not a problem if the stump has been removed or ground below the soil. However, some larger roots may decompose, leaving dents in your soil. Additionally, some aggressive trees, including willows, oaks, elms, maples, and poplars may grow back from roots. Large aggressive trees with established root systems are more likely to grow back.

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