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ArborPro Tree Service
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Tree Removal

Serving Humboldt, IA and surrounding areas

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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!"
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Response time1 day
Response rate93%
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Willow hill tree service llc
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+3 more

Serving Humboldt, IA and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

My name is Myles Davis and I am the owner of Willow Hill Tree Service. I grew up in the Gowrie community and am honored to now have the chance to serve the community and surrounding communities as well. We offer tree removal, tree trimming, stump grinding, bush pruning, and a number of other services. We always leave our jobs looking better than when we arrive! If you want a quote on anything or just have general questions don’t hesitate to reach out.

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D&J Tree Service, LLC
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Serving Humboldt, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"D & J Tree Service gave us a reasonable quote and were here when they said they would be. The work they did was great as well as the clean up! I would definitely recommend them to anyone in the area that needs this type of work done!"
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

The speed of your tree root removal process depends on a few different factors, including the size and type of tree. However, the fastest method of killing tree roots is applying chemical herbicide, which starts working quickly and efficiently. But this removal method has its drawbacks, such as having a negative effect on the surrounding vegetation and landscaping. Other options like rock salt and stump grinding work relatively quickly and cause less damage to your yard.

You should avoid cutting off the top of mature cherry trees. This process is called tree topping, and it’s not recommended for cherry trees—or any trees, for that matter. Tree topping removes between one-third to half of the length of the tree trunk, resulting in structurally unsound, fruitless suckers. The only exception is for saplings. Young pie, sour, and tart cherry trees that are over 30 inches tall in the fall or winter before the tree blooms can benefit from heading cuts.

Deciduous shade trees (the type of trees whose leaves fall off in autumn) need to be pruned in late winter—between February and March. That’s because it’s easier to find and remove sick or dead branches when no leaves are present. And wounds close and heal faster in colder temperatures so pruning them at this time also makes them less prone to infection.

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

If you’re wondering whether you can plant a tree where the stump was removed, know that the soil conditions won’t be ideal, so you should avoid it. The soil beneath the previous tree will likely be depleted of nutrients, plus there may be roots left behind that will seriously hinder the growth of a new tree. Also, if you use salt or other chemical solutions to kill the stump, these can linger in the soil for months or even years and prevent healthy growth. It’s best to choose a different spot that’s at least three feet away for a new tree, or wait at least a year and thoroughly amend the soil before you plant.

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