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Tate Tree Service
5.0(
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Serving Bluford, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

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Credit card accepted

"Will definitely continue to use Tate Tree Service any time I need work done. Will gladly reccomend go anyone else looking as well. Great work. Excellent price. I couldn't be happier."
Response time40 mins
Response rate85%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Hand-e-Man Home & Tree Service
4.1(
4
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Serving Bluford, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

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"that he did all my tree work and I only paid 1500 down and he is letting me pay the other 2300 at tax time and done great work this was a very hard tree to remove and he made it look like it was nothing at all you could tell he had lots of experiance"
Complete  floor joist rep
fence job
Response time1 day
Response rate91%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Stanley's Home Improvement
3.3(
12
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Serving Bluford, IL and surrounding areas

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Emergency services offered

"They did a very amazing job with the amount of trees i was needing done, they was very respectful and a very affordable price, my wife also hired then again when they mentioned landscaping and it was outstanding. I will call them again for the trees and landscaping needs next year!"
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Recommended by77%of homeowners
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Parrish Lawn Service
2.6(
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Serving Bluford, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

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Credit card accepted

"Big tree, very tight space. I got turned down by 5 other tree trimming services and Tyler got the tree cut down. He was timely, safe, and confident. I would recommend him over anybody else."
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+40

Response time4 hrs
Recommended by47%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Generally, you do not have the right to take fruit from a neighbor's tree, even if the branches overhang your property. The fruit is considered the property of the tree's owner. While you may have the right to trim branches that cross into your yard, the fruit on them typically still belongs to your neighbor. However, laws can vary by state and municipality. In some areas, branches that extend into your yard or trees that straddle a property line may entitle you to some of the fruit. The best course of action is to speak with your neighbor, as they may be happy to share. If a conversation is not possible, check your local regulations before picking any fruit.

If a tree isn’t pruned, it can inhibit proper growth and fruit production, cause damage to both the tree and your property, and create entry points for pests and diseases. Pruning a tree enhances its stability, appearance, shape, and growth. Pruning trees regularly can also save you money long-term by avoiding overgrown or dangerous dying trees.

There are many signs that a tree is diseased or dying, and if you suspect that’s the case, you should call an arborist immediately. You might notice rot or fungus on the trunk or that the tree is beginning to lean to one side. Brittle branches or signs of root damage are other indicators that a tree is in trouble. If the tree is dying, it might be time to cut the tree down so it doesn’t fall.

For safety reasons, leaning trees are best removed by a professional, as they may often tear away from the hinge, causing you to lose control over where the tree falls. If you choose to cut down a tree leaning slightly, avoid cutting off root protrusions before you start. Make your hinge a little longer than usual by cutting it deeper (up to 30% of the diameter) and applying a wedge into the felling cut on the side the tree is leaning. Stand away from the direction the tree leans while making your felling cut.

In general, trees should be planted no closer than 15 to 20 feet from your foundation. For larger trees with far-reaching roots like maples, oaks, or poplars, a good guide is to plant as many feet from your home as the tree’s height is expected to reach at maturity. Some trees, like elms and willows, should only be planted far from where their roots may encounter sewer or water lines.

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