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Avatar for Mario's Tree Services, LLC
Mario's Tree Services, LLC
4.9(
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Serving Nevada, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Mario's Tree Service left our property so clean after cutting down and removing two trees. These folks are the real deal, professional and skilled. HIGHLY RECOMMEND them."
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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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M & G Landscaping & Roofing
4.7(
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Serving Nevada, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired M and G to mow our yard.. Because I had some medical issues I was unable to mow myself. I reached out to Fernando and he was here the following morning. I have always done my own yard work and was very happy with the job and that it was done as well or better than before. I well continue to use M and G for future project as well. Nice job."
Response time4 hrs
Response rate90%
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
Unique Tree Service
5.0(
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Serving Nevada, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Jose and his crew trimmed one large tree which was resting on our house, removed another tree between our house & the neighboring house, and trimmed two smaller trees in front, while maintaining the shadey "arch" they form over the sidewalk. They came when they said they would, did the job well, and cleaned up beautifully. We are already planning our next project."
Response time1 day
Response rate85%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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ARBOR WAY ALL ABOUT TREES LLC
5.0(
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Serving Nevada, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent work. I was raised in Paul Bunyan country (father was a logger; brother a tree climber). The Arbor Way crew is as good as it gets. Skilled, efficient, careful. Do not hesitate to give them a call if you need tree work done."
Tree removal
Tree removal
Tree removal
Tree removal
Tree removal

+12

Response time4 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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DG Tree Service
5.0(
46
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Serving Nevada, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Local arborist in NW Ames. Outstanding work at a better than everyone elseâ s price. If you need tree work, start with DG. Youâ ll not be disappointed!!"
Response time1 day
Response rate88%
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

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.

You can shape a cherry tree by trimming vertical branches, dense branches, and intersecting branches. Your personal aesthetic comes into play, as well. If you want to simply thin and shape the tree, you can get away with trimming the aforementioned parts of your cherry tree. If you want to shorten branches, however, consider thinning cuts, which alter the length of the branches while encouraging light penetration, new buds and shoots, and a structurally-sound shape.

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.

Trees provide many benefits, including shade, habitat for local wildlife, and cleaner air, so it’s always a good idea to try an alternative strategy like crown reduction before you chop one down. But sometimes, cutting down a tree is the only option (like if it’s severely diseased). A licensed arborist can assess the tree and recommend the best course of action.

There are a few things you should look for in a stump removal company to make sure you’ll be satisfied with the results:

  • Proper business licensing and insurance

  • History of positive reviews

  • Good rating with the Better Business Bureau

We also recommend asking any company you’re considering the following questions to help find the best value:

  • Will you remove the roots as well as the stump?

  • Will you haul away wood chips or large portions of the stump?

  • What method will you use to remove the stump?

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