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Avatar for Ty's Snow Removal and Landscaping, LLC
Ty's Snow Removal and Landscaping, LLC
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Serving Van Horne, IA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

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"Excellent work clearing brush, landscaping, cutting down large oak trees with complete clean up. Highly recommend Tyâ s landscaping, etc. reasonable rates, great dependable work ethic, dependable, so unusual these days. Excellent."
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Response time1 day
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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SCHANBECK LANDSCAPING & EXCAVATION, LLC
New to Angi

Serving Van Horne, IA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

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From Landscaping and Hardscape to Excavating/Grading, Concrete, Tree Removal/Stump Grinding, Material Hauling and More! We have the equipment and experience to get the job done right.\n\n? Free Estimates\n? Fully Insured\n? Quality Work You Can Trust\n? Big or Small, We Do It All\n\nNow scheduling projects! Contact us today to get on the calendar and bring your vision to life.\n\nWe are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of General Contractor services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!\n

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Kurka Tree Service, LLC
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Serving Van Horne, IA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

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Kurka Tree Service is a small business owned and operated solely by Vance Kurka. We currently offer tree trimming and removal, and look to grow the business to other services in the future. Call for a free estimate!

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Response time3 hrs
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Cedar Rapids Tree Service
4.8(
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Serving Van Horne, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

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Emergency services offered

"Very nice guy, cleaned up the property, was careful not to damage anything and was respectful when working on neighbor's tree overhanging not to interfere with their yard. Will hire again."
Response time9 hrs
Response rate98%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

You can trim just one side of the tree, especially when that side is growing near something like a power line or a home. Pros will carefully trim the tree back until it is safe from that structure. While this is common, it also needs to be done with the utmost care, as pruning or trimming away at one side of the tree may make it structurally unsound. This instance is yet another where hiring a pro is wise, especially if power lines are involved.

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.

Most experts recommend removing a tree that has sustained more than 25% loss in the limbs, trunk, or circumference of the bark. Doing an initial trimming of damaged and dangling branches, but then waiting a few days of monitoring to decide how much more you might need to cut can help you better assess the total damage to the tree. However, consulting a tree maintenance pro to make this determination the best course of action before removing a tree.

It’s not as common for Dutch elm disease to affect other types of trees, especially if the surrounding trees aren’t elms. However, it is possible for DED to spread to other trees, particularly in northern states, like Minnesota. In fact, it’s a good idea to use geography to identify wood and determine which types of trees are in your yard. 

Unfortunately, the complex and shallow root system of elm trees makes surrounding elm trees particularly vulnerable to DED. Early discovery is key!

Only trim palm trees as needed, which is usually about once per year. However, don't stick to that schedule if the palm tree doesn't need it. Avoid trimming palm trees when possible. It’s best to trim palm trees only when you notice a buildup of dead fronds. That said, leave the brown fronds during the dormant season because this organic matter helps protect the tree from the cooler weather.

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