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M&M Solutions
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving Ketchum, ID and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

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"Quality Job for Fair Price. Fast, Efficient, and Fair Pricing Tried to offer them lunch, but they were all about getting the job done, and to my exact specifications. I recommend them to all my Friends and Family. Thank you M & M Solutions"
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Black Forrest Construction, LLC
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+3 more

Serving Ketchum, ID and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Welcome to Black Forrest Construction, we are a General Contracting, Framing and Restoration company. We build homes from South East Idaho to the Salt Lake area. We specialize in framing and managing home builds but we do have qualified team members who can help with all sorts of construction needs from interior to landscaping! Give us a call and see why we are the best of the best!

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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.

It will take you anywhere from 15 minutes to two hours per tree stump to grind and remove the stump from the ground. The larger the size, the longer it will take to remove the stump. Also, keep in mind that rocky soil may require local excavation services to loosen up large boulders before you can begin to remove the tree stump.

No, you cannot plant a tree above a gas line. Tree roots grow and spread over time and can sometimes dent, crack, or penetrate a gas line. Those same roots may also cause accessibility problems for maintenance or repairs. You can generally plant vegetation with non-invasive root systems, low-growing vegetation, and flower beds near gas lines. 

The ideal time to prune a tree depends on the type of tree. Typically, late winter or early spring is a good time to prune but isn't always the case for "towering trees." It's best to trim when trees are dormant and before blooms appear but can vary depending on the tree type. It's always best to research the type of tree or ask a professional tree trimmer to determine when is the perfect time to prune your tree.

Removing tree stumps is a dangerous and complex job that requires a high level of expertise. Many landscapers specialize in general lawn care and maintenance. But, some may have the proper licensing and qualifications needed to safely remove tree stumps. In most cases, though, landscapers will refer you to a local tree removal or stump grinding company.

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