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Illinois Tree Service
4.9(
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+5 more

Serving Frankfort, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Matt from Illinois Tree was able to stop out quickly and provide an on-the-spot & fair quote for removing an overgrown locust tree too close to my house. He was straight-forward and said that it would be three weeks before they could get to my job. Fortunately, with favorable weather, he was able to work me in sooner and get the tree cut within a week of setting up the job. The crew did a good job of cleaning up the yard and the deck of any excess debris. Everything went according to plan and they will be my first call for future tree service needs."
Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
Cardona Tree Service
4.9(
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Frankfort, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Cardona Tree Service arrived on time and did an excellent job trimming my trees. Very efficient crew that worked well together and accomplished the job in good time and cleaned up all trimmings. I would recommend Cardona Tree Service."
Response time7 hrs
Response rate97%
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Campos Tree Service & Landscaping, LLC
4.7(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming+1 more

Serving Frankfort, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Campos Tree Service team arrived on time and comunicated clearly on what is goong to be done and if I had questions or requests. I was also really happy to see how serious they take safety. The team worked efficiently nonstop till the property was as clean as they arrived. I can recommend Campos team to all"
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Tree removal
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Response time1 day
Recommended by65%of homeowners
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All Pro Tree Services
5.0(
45
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Tree Removal

Serving Frankfort, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I believe Alexander was very professional and a very hard-working young man he was there when he said he was gonna be there very punctual phenomenal service. Thank you very much, Alexander."
Response time3 days
Response rate100%
46 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Talking with a septic pro before planting trees near your tank is best to ensure the roots won’t interfere with your septic system. However, there is an easy way to figure out where to plant a tree—but you’ll need to know how tall it can get when it’s fully grown. For instance, if the tree can reach 50 feet, plant it at least 50 feet from your septic system.

Generally, you’ll want to prune back the trunk by 1 to 2 feet each year to promote bushy growth. Doing so concentrates vegetative buds closer to the bottom of the tree, where you can easily harvest fruit. For side shoots that are a year old, leave at least six leaves. 

Never remove more than 30% of a tree’s foliage during pruning—even if your tree is really overgrown. Removing this much foliage at a time could kill your tree.

The best way is to start controlling tree height long before it grows too large, via careful pruning through the years. But that’s not always possible. If a tree has become too high or too large, use selective pruning to remove the most troublesome branches, one by one, without topping the tree. Gently shaping a tree like this can, over time, correct problems. You can also find growth inhibitors to spray on a tree to stop it from growing too rapidly, but use these sparingly if at all.

Some people prefer to leave or even carve a leftover stump, but we recommend removing it if possible. You can often dig out smaller trunks with a shovel once they have died and dried out. You can have stumps professionally removed, or request a service to grind them down to ground level so they can be replaced with other landscaping or objects.

While palm trees can bring aesthetic appeal to your yard, they have a couple of drawbacks. The main disadvantage is that many types require warm climates, so if you live in a cold region, you need to ensure you pick a palm that can withstand the freezing temperatures. Another downside is that maintenance can be difficult because of their height, which means you will need to pay a pro to prune the tree as needed.

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