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Lufkin Environmental
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Girard, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"These folks trimmed a tree in the front yard and removed the tree in the backyard. They left the yard cleaner than when they arrived. I could not recommend accompany any higher for any type of work these folks do."
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Response time1 day
Response rate85%
71 neighbors recently requested a quote
Burchett Stump Grinding
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree Stump - Remove - For Business

Serving Girard, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"WoW!! These guys responded quickly. They had the equipment and the know-how to make our project look easyâ ¦ removed the stump, smoothed and compacted the ground afterâ ¦ They were friendly and professional, AND charged a very reasonable price!"
Response time6 hrs
Response rate92%
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Miller Services
5.0(
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Trimming

Serving Girard, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

"Very professional. Got the work done quickly. I would highly recommend miller services to anyone in need of tree services. Whether you're dealing with routine pruning or more complex tree removal, you can trust them to get the job done right, and in a quick manor. Iâ ve hired them more than once and each time has been exceptional."
Tree Removal & stump
Tree and stump removal
Tree Removal
Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Big Dawg Tree Service
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+3 more

Serving Girard, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Big Dawg Tree Service did an awesome job cutting down our tree next to a power line. We are needing him to come this year and do more trees specially since he has truck for higher jobs. Thank you again for all your help and experience Carl"
Response time9 hrs
Response rate95%
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

You should avoid cutting off the top of mature cherry trees. This process is called tree topping, and it’s not recommended for cherry trees—or any trees, for that matter. Tree topping removes between one-third to half of the length of the tree trunk, resulting in structurally unsound, fruitless suckers. The only exception is for saplings. Young pie, sour, and tart cherry trees that are over 30 inches tall in the fall or winter before the tree blooms can benefit from heading cuts.

Tree experts don’t advise against digging through tree roots, but instead encourage caution and consultation with a local arborist to make sure you don’t damage the tree’s structure or interrupt its water or nutrient intake. An arborist can recommend specific practices when digging and help prune the roots or dig a trench for utilities with a tool that can remove soil without touching the tree’s roots.

The best time to cut down a tree is during its dormant season, typically in winter or early spring, after all the leaves have fallen. Removing a tree during this period is advantageous for several reasons. Frozen ground helps secure the tree stump, protects the surrounding landscape from damage, and reduces the risk of the tree falling in an unintended direction. With the leaves gone, there is less risk of the tree's foliage getting tangled with other trees. Additionally, since this is often a slower season for tree services, you may be able to hire a professional at a lower rate. This dormant period is also the best time for tree trimming.

Since summer is a busy time for tree companies, the cheapest time of year to remove a tree is during the winter. February and March are typically the prime time to hire a tree removal pro, and some homeowners living in colder climates can save around 20% off services. It depends on location and the company, but you can always shop around for the best deal.

If the roots are still alive, the dead tree will usually try to put out new shoots. That doesn’t mean the tree will survive or that the dead parts of a tree will come back to life. If parts of the tree have died and turned gray or rotten, nothing will bring them back to life and they need to be safely removed.

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