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BTR Association, Inc.
4.9(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving Fox Lake, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

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"Absolutely great service They saved us money compared to three other services and did a very professional job removing three trees on our lot. The timely stump removal the next day was completed with great results."
Response time2 hrs
Response rate97%
142 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Ace Tree Service
4.6(
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Tree Removal

Serving Fox Lake, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jimmy is a pro. He can do big and tricky trees near your house. He is a straight shooter, good communicator, and trustworthy. He does what he says he is going to do and does it very well."
Tree Removal
dedicated
double job
Need Fire Wood
Our Info

+2

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Power Tree Removal, Inc.
4.5(
282
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Fox Lake, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1996

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"I have never had such an amazing experience when getting work done. Power Tree Service was professional, kind, efficient, tidy. They were unbelievably great. My HUGE tree was down within 24 hours of my first contact with Power Service. I will hire them again!!!"
Landscaping mulch and planting
Mulch and Planting bushes
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+6

Response time12 hrs
Response rate93%
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Tree Service questions, answered by experts

No, you should never top maple trees. Topping injures the tree and leads to the rapid growth of a weak canopy, which can be hazardous to rooftops and utility lines. Removing the crown can also leave the interior bark vulnerable to sun damage, leading to insects and disease. A topped tree can also reduce property value and permanently damage the appearance of a tree.

Since overwatering can harm mature trees just as much as a lack of water, it’s important to know the signs of an overwatered tree. If your tree’s leaves are yellowing, wilting, or dropping leaves, it’s likely that you’re overwatering. Other common signs include rotting, fungi, soggy soil, soft or peeling bark, falling leaves, and brittle roots. 

If you realize that you’ve been overwatering your mature tree, stop watering and give the soil time to dry out. Then moving forward, increase time between watering sessions. 

Sometimes, knowing when you need tree-trimming services is straightforward, and other times, you have to do some investigating. Some tell-tale signs that you should have your tree trimmed include:

  • A poorly-formed tree with unruly branches, which makes the tree appear odd-shaped. 

  • A tree with tall or large branches that interfere with power lines or your home’s exterior.

  • A tree that provides too much shade in the yard due to branch overgrowth.

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%.

Yes, tree roots can regenerate after they’re pruned or cut. In fact, trimming can stimulate new growth, especially in healthy trees. The tree’s roots can still grow back even after a tree is cut down, (and learning how to get rid of regrowing tree roots is a separate feat). Still, if you don’t wish to harm a tree, pruning the roots should be done with extreme care, and ideally by a professional.

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