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OLI Outdoor Services
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Serving Columbia, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2001

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"Absolutely the best tree company in the tri city area. My yard looked cleaner than it was before they even started. Very professional team! Highly recommend this company!!"
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Response time1 day
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Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Accutree LLC
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Serving Columbia, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

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"The guys were great. Very professional and nice. They explained the service and walked me through afterwards. They cleaned up and even took some sticks I had gathered by another tree that I will hire you all to work on. Thanks for your company's quick reply and completion of service."
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Nunez Tree & Landscaping
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Serving Columbia, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

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Emergency services offered

"I needed a dying tree removed from my backyard. They did a great job, got it down in just a couple of hours and left the yard cleaner than it started. I will definitely call them next time I need tree service."
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Response time5 hrs
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Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Nunnery’s Landscape and Tree Removal
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Serving Columbia, IL and surrounding areas

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We specialize in professional landscaping and concrete services designed to enhance the beauty, function, and value of your property. From custom landscape design and installation to patios, walkways, driveways, and other concrete work, we take pride in delivering durable, high-quality results.

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yardman enterprises llc
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Serving Columbia, IL and surrounding areas

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Providing Top Notch lawn care needs from basic mowing, trimming, edging , to gutter cleaning, shrub removal, bush trim, mulch and tarp, small tree trim & removal, as well as fertilizing. Prideful in my ability to produce excellent results when called upon . Knowledgable Understanding and Respectful, I aim to deliver the best service that I can .

CJ pro lawns
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Serving Columbia, IL and surrounding areas

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CJ Pro Lawns is your local expert for professional lawn care and pressure washing services. With a focus on reliability and meticulous attention to detail, we help homeowners keep their properties looking their absolute best year-round. From precision lawn maintenance to restoring your home’s surfaces with expert pressure washing, we pride ourselves on punctuality and high-quality results. Fully insured and dedicated to customer satisfaction, we treat every property as if it were our own.

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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Ensures complete removal and mitigates risks of underground root damage.

There are two types of arborists: certified and consulting. A certified arborist is licensed and equipped to provide tree pruning, planting, fertilizing, monitoring, transplanting, treatment, and removal services. A consulting arborist specializes in tree appraisals, diagnosing problems and recommending treatments for illnesses. However, they will not provide these services themselves. Most consulting arborists are certified arborists who can refer you to a tree service that can administer the correct treatments.

Yes, forestry mulching can grind stumps, but the level of effectiveness depends on the equipment used. Drum mulchers can break down smaller stumps, but larger or deep-rooted stumps may require a dedicated stump grinder for complete removal. If full stump removal is necessary for replanting or construction, additional excavation may be needed. Always check with your forestry mulching provider to confirm whether they offer stump grinding and if their equipment is suitable for your specific needs.

A pro can guide you on the alternatives to tree topping depending on the specific issues within your trees. For example, if you’re dealing with breakage and cracks in your tree, they may suggest canopy reduction, which removes less than 25% of the tree’s limbs. If you’re dealing with lesser damage, some intentional pruning may be all you need. If you’re looking to get a clearer view through your tree, the pro may also try windowing or skirting your tree.

We don’t recommend DIY tree trimming for a few different reasons. First, the tools required to trim a tree can be costly, up to $1,100 or more, for the ladders and specialized saws needed. 

Safety is another concern, especially when working with more mature trees. As a guideline, you should only DIY tree trimming when branches are less than two inches in diameter. Any more, and the safety risk becomes too high, which could lead to catastrophe. For this job, it’s safest to let a tree-trimming professional assess the work needed.

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