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Avatar for AMG Tree Service
AMG Tree Service
5.0(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove

Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired Guillermo and his crew to remove a large pine tree w/ stump grinding. The price was better than other tree removal services I have used in the past and they did an excellent job. I will definitely reach out to AMG again."
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Response time5 hrs
Response rate99%
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Greenworks Landscape
4.8(
45
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"My rating on value for money is based on being old and the fact that everything is overpriced to me, not a reflection of this company. I received a quote from them as well as two other Angi rated companies. As prices for all three were almost identical I chose the company with the slightly higher review rating. They arrived three days later as promised and completed the trimming of my three trees quickly and efficiently as well as doing a very good job of cleaning up. I asked for a few places to be trimmed a bit more and also a couple of dead limbs on the apple tree that they had missed to be removed. The employees quickly and politely did as I asked. In conclusion I recommend Greenworks for tree service and due to the professionalism that they be considered for other work as well."
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Brickwork
Brickwork
Response time1 day
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
Bowline Tree Service, LLC
4.8(
73
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+3 more

Serving Lake Forest, 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
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Fer-Acosta's Landscaping, Inc.
4.9(
21
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Trimming

Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Another season of unsurpassed service. All expectations exceeded and many ideas presented for improving the yard. Trees pruned, removed and replaced a; bushes planted trimmed and maintained. Flowers transplanted and arranged. Excellent lawn maintenance. Fees exceptionally fair.."
Basic Trimming job
Big oak mulch
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Response time10 hrs
Response rate86%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Tapia Landscaping
4.8(
27
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Tree RemovalTree Trimming

Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"First, I chose the category of <Maintain a Lawn,> which is less than they do. Not only do they do that, but they also do the fall and spring cleanup. This is the first and only landscaper we have ever employed. I always took care of my yard and lawn. I am retired.. Now, thanks to them, I donâ t feel stressed about it as they take care of the weekly mowing, cleaning the patio and making everything look amazing. They are exceedingly polite, they have a most incredible work ethic, and they are always there when you need them. I cannot speak highly enough of them. It was very hard for me to let go of my lawn work and they made it possible."
Response time1 day
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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AQG Dumpster Rental Junk Removal
4.6(
47
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree Stump - Remove - For Business

Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"AQG took the time to meet with me at the location. They listened to my concerns. We discussed how to proceed. Fair price for this job. Scheduling was prompt. All my questions were answered by Henry. Job well done!"
Response time7 hrs
Recommended by93%of homeowners
Avatar for ROGEL JR. TREE SERVICES
ROGEL JR. TREE SERVICES
5.0(
5
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I have a 30 year old Magnolia tree that needed trimming, and I was very afraid to let someone trim it because I don't want to lose the tree. Dino and his crew came out,assessed the job and came promptly on the service date. He also suggested trimming the front trees. He took care of all of them and did a great job. Very happy with the service and would definitely refer them or hire them again if needed."
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Any tree that needs to be pruned should be pruned to remove dead branches at least once a year. You may need to prune far more often if you’re trying to maintain a certain shape or to save a tree that suddenly becomes infected.

Although the terms tree trimming and tree pruning are used interchangeably, they are very different types of tree maintenance. Tree trimming involves enhancing the appearance of your tree by removing unruly branches, providing your tree with ample sunlight and nutrients and prevents unsightly overgrowth. 

Tree pruning helps keep your trees disease-free. This process removes unhealthy growths, dead branches, and other unhealthy parts of the tree. It’s more common for deciduous and ornamental trees but not so common for evergreen trees. To determine which method you need, discuss it with a tree trimming specialist.

Unfortunately, palm tree stumps are one of the most difficult types to remove due to how their roots grow. Unlike other trees, palm tree roots grow horizontally and vertically. Palm tree roots grow as deep as three feet into the ground, although soil and growing conditions could mean they go as far as 50 inches into the earth. 

If you want to be able to repurpose the grass in the area where you removed a stump later, you’ll have to dig quite deep—and perhaps wide—to trim away all the roots.

Unlike some fruit trees, such as apple, sweet cherry, or pear that require at least two trees for pollination, most peach trees are self-pollinating. This means you can plant just one tree and still expect it to produce fruit, typically within two to four years. For best results, consult with a local landscaper to choose the right peach tree variety for your specific climate, soil type, and yard layout.

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