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CleanScape Solutions
4.8(
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Roland, IA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did an awesome job taking out some random trees that had grown up in my yard and trimmed lower branches off a huge pine. They cleaned up the whole area so nicely and it looks amazing !!! Fair price and friendly. Came same day!! Will hire them to trim my other seven trees."
Tree Trimming
Tree Trimming
Tree Removal
Tree Removal
Tree Removal

+5

Response time4 hrs
Response rate96%
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Spratt-Ferris Services
New to Angi
Tree RemovalTree Trimming

Serving Roland, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

Spratt-Ferris Services evolved from the dreams of two men with a passion for community service and an entrepreneurial spirit. At Spratt-Ferris Services, we specialize in small to medium tree and tree limb removal, lawn care and mowing, and limited scrap and junk removal. Our goal is to service the communities of Iowa that we hold so dear and make money doing it.

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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DG Tree Service
5.0(
46
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Tree Stump - Remove

Serving Roland, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great job. Reasonably priced. He got the job done in a very timely manner. Nice clean up. 2 of my neighbors signed on with him because of our positive experience. Would definitely recommend Dean for all tree services"
Response time1 day
Response rate88%
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Tree Surgeon
5.0(
7
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Roland, IA and surrounding areas

Free estimates

"Bob and his crew were great! Came in had all the equipment necessary for the job, took my tree down and left my yard looking great! Would def use Klinger’s Kustoms Tree Service again."
Front yard
Deciding plan of action
Tree Service Project
2 trees and a stump
Climbing high

+4

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

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.

Whether tree roots will continue to grow after a tree has been cut down depends on the species. Some tree roots will eventually die because they can no longer get nutrients through photosynthesis. However, other species that reproduce through root sprouts can continue to grow and produce new sprouts for seven years or more. For example, the roots of elms, ficus, and willows tend to regrow aggressively, while the roots of pines, oaks, and maples will typically die. To determine if a root system is still active, look for new sprouts on the old trunk, stump, or any exposed roots.

Bradford pear trees bloom in early spring with small white flowers. They typically flower for at least two weeks. In bloom, these trees often emit a foul-smelling odor that’s often compared to rotting fish. Bradford pear trees will sometimes bloom in the fall due to drought or other stress-inducing conditions. 

The best time to trim trees is in late fall through winter when the tree has slowed its growing for the year. Cold weather stops insects and fungal growth from attacking a new tree wound. Summer and fall are considered the worst times to trim trees, but it’s permissible in certain scenarios, such as tree disease, damaged branches, or small, aesthetic cuts.

The best tools for tree removal include a chainsaw for large trees, an ax for notching and cutting down small trees, and a wedge to help control the direction a tree falls in. A hatchet can be useful for very small trees, but won’t be effective for medium to large trees. 

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