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VMC-Vegetation Management Company

21702 S Centennial Rd
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VMC-Vegetation Management Company

21702 S Centennial Rd
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VMC provides worry free vegetation management services by focusing on the customer's needs and expectations. VMC is committed to providing the best vegetation management, and lawn care services that are deeply rooted in economic feasibility, safety, and ecological health.

VMC provides worry free vegetation management services by focusing on the customer's needs and expectations. VMC is committed to providing the best vegetation management, and lawn care services that are deeply rooted in economic feasibility, safety, and ecological health.


Southern Illinois brush control

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Southern Illinois brush control

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We are a small family run business based out of the Edwardsville, IL area. We offer forestry and land clearing, brush removal, trash removal, Clearing along fence lines and creeks.

We are a small family run business based out of the Edwardsville, IL area. We offer forestry and land clearing, brush removal, trash removal, Clearing along fence lines and creeks.


Aspen Lawn Services

18 Highland Ave
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Aspen Lawn Services

18 Highland Ave
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7 years of experience

A Top-Tier Landscaping Service Since 2018, Aspen Lawn Services has built a reputation off reliability and supreme quality. Previously operating as Labrador Lawns, we have built our name in the industry in the state of Illinois and now we are the go-to Landscaping Service for the Greater St. Louis area. We are a team of experienced professionals, here to assist with your residential or commercial needs.

A Top-Tier Landscaping Service Since 2018, Aspen Lawn Services has built a reputation off reliability and supreme quality. Previously operating as Labrador Lawns, we have built our name in the industry in the state of Illinois and now we are the go-to Landscaping Service for the Greater St. Louis area. We are a team of experienced professionals, here to assist with your residential or commercial needs.



Spear Ground Work

1720 Shepherd Ln
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Spear Ground Work

1720 Shepherd Ln
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Spear Groundworks is a company that is surrounded around the customer. Our job is to insure a satisfactory job and leave a smile on your face. Any grade work. Tree removal. Excavating. Trenching. Gravel driveway repair/ install and much more!

Spear Groundworks is a company that is surrounded around the customer. Our job is to insure a satisfactory job and leave a smile on your face. Any grade work. Tree removal. Excavating. Trenching. Gravel driveway repair/ install and much more!




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Fortec Professional Services

512 E 8th St
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Fortec Professional Services

512 E 8th St
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Customers say: Terrific value
7 years of experience

We are members of the International Society of Arboriculture trained with the best knowledge & techniques to save your tree from dead wood, bacteria, insects, fungi & storm damage. We offer Tree Care, Lawn Care, Landscaping & retaining wall services to remove, repair, or replace any area. Further, we believe in giving back to our community! We donate 5% of all profit to a charity of our customers choice and will send you a check for 5% of any service contract secured if you refer someone who accepts our services. We stand behind our work and provide top quality services at competitive prices. Need financing? We offer constructive solutions for your budget and will work with you to help resolve your issues. Feel free to contact us RELIABLE, PROFESSIONAL & CARING

"We have some trees in our backyard that we thought was a part of our property but it turns out it was a part of the churches property behind our house. One of the trees fell after a storm, and the church asked for our assistance to find a good tree service. We called Fortec and they came out and gave an exceptional bid. The church ended up hiring Fortec so they came out to begin work. First, they told us they own their equipment, but they actually rent. They then say they have their own crew, but it turns out they actually hire people off craigslist to complete projects for them. They say they start at 8am, but they wouldn't show up until about 9:30, and actually start work at 10am. Originally this job was supposed to take 2 days, it ended up taking a week. When they cut the trees, they ended up damaging the churches parking lot. Instead of cutting the tree in sections and letting it come down safely, they cut the tree down in one whole piece, which put a huge hole in the churches parking lot. The guy who runs Fortec, Steve, did not at the time tell the church he damaged the parking lot. instead he tried to repair it without anyone noticing with very cheap asphalt. He did not even tell the church he did this, they found out on their own. They tried to tell him the patch job he did was insufficient, but he refused to repair what he did. He told us he was going to come back on the 28th of September to finish, but to this day he hasn't returned. I tried to contact him on the 30th, and he told me he was not coming back because the church was refusing to pay him. He said they wont pay him because of the hole in the parking lot, but the originally tree service wasn't even finished. He is refusing to come back to finish the work. I would not recommend hiring this company, he is not trustworthy at all."

Brad D on October 2019

We are members of the International Society of Arboriculture trained with the best knowledge & techniques to save your tree from dead wood, bacteria, insects, fungi & storm damage. We offer Tree Care, Lawn Care, Landscaping & retaining wall services to remove, repair, or replace any area. Further, we believe in giving back to our community! We donate 5% of all profit to a charity of our customers choice and will send you a check for 5% of any service contract secured if you refer someone who accepts our services. We stand behind our work and provide top quality services at competitive prices. Need financing? We offer constructive solutions for your budget and will work with you to help resolve your issues. Feel free to contact us RELIABLE, PROFESSIONAL & CARING

"We have some trees in our backyard that we thought was a part of our property but it turns out it was a part of the churches property behind our house. One of the trees fell after a storm, and the church asked for our assistance to find a good tree service. We called Fortec and they came out and gave an exceptional bid. The church ended up hiring Fortec so they came out to begin work. First, they told us they own their equipment, but they actually rent. They then say they have their own crew, but it turns out they actually hire people off craigslist to complete projects for them. They say they start at 8am, but they wouldn't show up until about 9:30, and actually start work at 10am. Originally this job was supposed to take 2 days, it ended up taking a week. When they cut the trees, they ended up damaging the churches parking lot. Instead of cutting the tree in sections and letting it come down safely, they cut the tree down in one whole piece, which put a huge hole in the churches parking lot. The guy who runs Fortec, Steve, did not at the time tell the church he damaged the parking lot. instead he tried to repair it without anyone noticing with very cheap asphalt. He did not even tell the church he did this, they found out on their own. They tried to tell him the patch job he did was insufficient, but he refused to repair what he did. He told us he was going to come back on the 28th of September to finish, but to this day he hasn't returned. I tried to contact him on the 30th, and he told me he was not coming back because the church was refusing to pay him. He said they wont pay him because of the hole in the parking lot, but the originally tree service wasn't even finished. He is refusing to come back to finish the work. I would not recommend hiring this company, he is not trustworthy at all."

Brad D on October 2019

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Tree Service questions, answered by experts

In general, trees should be planted no closer than 15 to 20 feet from your foundation. For larger trees with far-reaching roots like maples, oaks, or poplars, a good guide is to plant as many feet from your home as the tree’s height is expected to reach at maturity. Some trees, like elms and willows, should only be planted far from where their roots may encounter sewer or water lines.

We recommend removing the stump, and grinding is a popular way to do it. You can also dig out small stumps or stumps that have fully decayed instead of grinding them. However, don’t try using acids or fire for killing a tree stump, which is a fire hazard and illegal in many areas.

Leaving the stump alone invites eventual problems, including attracting termites, mold, and fungi.

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.

It depends. Smaller, younger trees take longer to mature, but they're more resilient, their roots don't get as damaged during transplanting, and they recover faster. Plus, they're much more affordable to plant, and it's possible to DIY the planting. 

On the other hand, mature trees produce fruit faster and provide more shade and privacy immediately. Ideally, a small or medium tree is the better choice if you can wait a few years for it to mature. But if you need immediate maturity, a larger tree is the only option.

Burning a tree stump can be effective, but it comes with safety considerations and isn’t always best for every situation. It's essential to check local regulations and assess the safety risks involved. Stumps that are near wooden structures or other non-moveable flammable objects aren’t good candidates for burning due to the risk of the fire spreading. Alternatives like grinding or a DIY stump rotting project might be safer and quicker for getting the job done.

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