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Avatar for Cedar V Tree Service & Landscaping
Cedar V Tree Service & Landscaping
4.9(
49
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Tree Trimming

Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I am very impressed with the results of their service and the value of the service. I was also very happy with the clean up after the trees work was completed. I have already shared their information with a couple of my neighbors."
Response time8 hrs
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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Castro's Tree Service
4.6(
30
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+3 more

Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Castro’s Tree Service did a fantastic job removing our invasive pear tree. They handled everything from the removal to stump grinding and chipping, and the cleanup was spotless. The crew was efficient, and the boss was very friendly and professional. Highly recommend their services!"
Response time12 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by62%of homeowners
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Elite Seamless Gutters, Inc.
4.5(
402
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Stump - Remove

Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"If Angi provided 6-star rating for top tree removal service, Elite seamless gutter of Spring Valley, Il would get it from this East area resident. How about taking down two 80-plus foot, very challenging backyard trees, including stamp removal, and meticulous clean up in five hours, finishing well after sunset? the six-man crew were as good as you can get, and they came at a very acceptable cost. One neighbor watched their work and hired them for his project. Equipment was top-notched. Look no further."
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+5

Response time9 hrs
Response rate100%
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Mike's Plowing & Landscaping
4.7(
344
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Tree RemovalTree Trimming

Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mike and his team were fantastic! Very quick to come out and give me a quote, quick to come out and do the job! Made sure that I was happy with the trees before they left too! Would definitely recommend!"
 Snowplow Crew
Bucket Truck
 Sander
 Stump Grinder
 No Job to big

+12

Response time4 hrs
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Tree Service questions, answered by experts

Yes, carefully prune back dead branches—don’t wait for pruning season. This helps keep your maple tree healthy and also helps prevent large branches from falling unexpectedly. Don’t seal the cut branch—trees can naturally take care of these wounds—but be sure to remove any source of fungus or pest infestation to help save the tree.

The ideal depth of a tree notch depends on the tree, but it should usually be between 20% and 25% of the tree’s depth. However, if the tree is leaning towards the direction of the notch, it can be cut more shallowly—at as little as 10% of the depth. When the tree is leaning away from the direction it needs to be felled, you can cut deeper, closer to 30%.

If you’re looking to rot a tree stump fast, potassium nitrate will work far quicker than copper nails. First, drill several holes into the stump using a power drill, then pour potassium nitrate pellets into the holes. Next, add water to help the chemical absorb into the wood, thoroughly soaking the stump to ensure the pellets dissolve and spread evenly. Afterward, cover the stump with a tarp to retain moisture and block sunlight, then place mulch on top to secure it in place.

If executed correctly your tree should survive after being transplanted to a new spot. However, effective transplanting requires six months, careful root pruning, safe transport to the new location, and replanting in prime soil conditions. You’ll also need an appropriately sized root ball for a complete tree transplant. A good rule of thumb is that, for every inch in diameter, your tree’s root ball needs to be around 11 inches. So a tree with a diameter of six inches needs a root ball of approximately 66 inches.

It's easy to misidentify trees that appear to be maple trees due to similarities in leaf shapes. Sweetgum, sycamore, and yellow poplar all have leaf shapes and appearances similar to maples. The fact that around a dozen maple tree varieties exist, only about half of which are considered common, makes misidentification an often typical occurrence.  

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