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Avatar for Arborgreen Tree Service, Inc.
Arborgreen Tree Service, Inc.
4.3(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+3 more

Serving Highwood, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Excellent service. Arborgreen's price quote was significantly less than the other contractors I checked, and they removed my tree promptly and cleaned up all debris. Highly recommended!"
Mature cottonwood tree removal
Removal of mature dead Cottonwood
giant cavity at base of trunk
Removal of mature DEAD OAK TREE precise cutting
Emergency Storm Damage

+2

Response time2 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Progressive Tree Service
4.6(
79
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Highwood, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I am very impressed with this company, from their responsiveness to their excellent standard of work. Mr. Martinez quickly responded to my voicemail and we set up a time the next day to meet at my house to review the work. He arrive promptly and was able to quickly assess the work and give me a ballpark cost. Although I am not an arborist, I work with municipal tree crews and I have a decent understanding of basic tree work. Mr. Martinez is a certified arborist, which means that he’s passed the rigorous training and testing required to achieve this professional certification. I was very impressed with his quick grasp of my general needs and his ability to discuss the pros and cons and recommend the best approach to the work. He sent me a proposal for the work later the same day. The cost was very reasonable, slightly less than his ballpark estimate (and considerably less than that quoted by several large, high-profile regional tree companies), so I was happy to sign the proposal and set up a time the following week to have the work done. His crew (of 4 men) arrived promptly at the scheduled time and reviewed the scope with me. I was very happy to see that they used all recommended safety equipment (helmets, ear and eye protection, climbing saddles, tie-off ropes, etc.). They performed the work quickly but always using proper equipment and techniques (undercutting limbs to reduce tearing at the trunk, etc.), cleaning up as they went. They also kept an eye on the alley, which they were blocking with their truck and other equipment; several times they cheerfully and quickly moved their vehicles so my neighbors could exit their garages without any waiting. Once the majority of the work was complete, they reviewed it with me, and did a bit more additional pruning at my request. When the tree work was complete, they did a great job of cleaning up all the debris, including blowing the sawdust off my walkways and patio; they also cleaned up debris and sawdust from my neighbor’s yard, as much of the work involved removing branches overhanging my neighbor’s property. This is was a great experience; I would highly recommend Progressive Tree Services to anyone needing tree work!"
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+8

Recommended by93%of homeowners
Bowline Tree Service, LLC
4.8(
73
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Stump - Remove+3 more

Serving Highwood, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Bowline is the best tree service around. Customer service is great Kevin is kind, honest and hardworking. Him and his crew have cut two very large trees down for us and did the stump grind in the past 2 weeks. They do a wonderful job, they clean up, they show up on time and his prices are very fair. I will recommend this company to anyone looking for work time and time again. Thank you so much Kevin for working with us!"
Response time1 day
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Visionary Landscape's Design
4.4(
116
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+3 more

Serving Highwood, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Marcelo Vega and his crew arrived 2 hours after he first came to estimate a tree removal and deadfall cleanup. They had the tree down in about 1 hour and stump chipped out, topsoil and seeded within the same day all at an excellent price. His business handles all kinds of landscaping, fence, and property maintenance so feel confident that his team can handle your project needs at a speed you will admire."
Brick & Hardscape
Brick & Hardscape
Brick & Hardscape
Brick & Hardscape
Brick & Hardscape

+15

Response time3 days
25 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Ace Tree Service
4.6(
14
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Tree Removal

Serving Highwood, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They are a family business with a wonderful work ethic. They took two large trees down, chipped the branches, cut the trunk to log-length for me and did a thorough clean-up when finished. Would highly recommended Ace Tree Service for you needs."
Tree Removal
dedicated
double job
Need Fire Wood
Our Info

+2

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Using Epsom salt to kill a tree stump typically takes between six and 12 months. While this may seem like a long time, it is significantly faster than the natural decomposition process, which can take up to seven years. This method is a viable DIY option for stumps that do not pose an immediate hazard. If you need a faster solution, you can hire a professional for stump removal or grinding, though this may cause more damage to the surrounding ground.

Bradford pear trees bloom in early spring with small white flowers. They typically flower for at least two weeks. In bloom, these trees often emit a foul-smelling odor that’s often compared to rotting fish. Bradford pear trees will sometimes bloom in the fall due to drought or other stress-inducing conditions. 

Aim to have your trees inspected and pruned in early spring. At this point in the year, tree service professionals can note where there is old growth from winter and cut that back to encourage new growth for the rest of the year. Pruning at the wrong time of the year could make your trees prone to diseases.

If tree branches cross well into your property line, in many cases, these branches become part of your property, and you can trim them up until your neighbor’s property line. However, this issue will vary based on local ordinances, so you should do your research before making any decisions. Better yet, speak with your neighbor about how to handle any tree issues. 

If you don’t mind the branches, you can leave them be, but if they’re becoming a hazard, it’s definitely worth having a conversation.

If it’s only a smaller branch that has died and you’re keeping an eye on the tree, it’s probably nothing to worry about. But if other nearby branches start dying off as well, or a very large branch dies, then you likely have a bigger problem. It’s time to watch for diseases and other problems and possibly get professional guidance on how to proceed.

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