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AMG Tree Service
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Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired AMG to remove a stump and they not only removed the stump they went above and beyond and took care of the entire root system so the gas company could bury our line. If I ever need tree service again I am calling them for sure."
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+30

Response time5 hrs
Response rate99%
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Progressive Tree Service
4.6(
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Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas

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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
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Greenworks Landscape
4.8(
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Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2011

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I am so grateful that I found this Company, they were fast, efficient, and very professional. I would highly recommend them, My trees look fabulous! And my backyard is safe from large falling tree branches."
Brickwork
Brickwork
Brickwork
Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
Bowline Tree Service, LLC
4.8(
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Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas

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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
29 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Fer-Acosta's Landscaping, Inc.
4.9(
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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
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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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Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I highly recommend using Tapia Landscaping. They responded quickly to my request, and by the next morning all of my yard cleanup was done. They did exactly what they said they would do, but the end result went beyond my expectations! I will definitely contact them if I have any other yard needs."
Response time1 day
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Visionary Landscape's Design
4.4(
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Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"We hired Visionary Landscape to trim & shape our overgrown trees and bushes. Their commitment to the client shines brightest. The owners, Marcello, his father Hector & each staff member provided the best customer service experience. They went above and beyond to make sure we were happy with their work."
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Brick & Hardscape
Brick & Hardscape
Brick & Hardscape

+15

Response time3 days
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Kaiquer's Tree Service
5.0(
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Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Kaiquers tree service is a great company and does great work. I have used them for trimming and removal of trees at my home and investment properties. Jesus and his crew are very knowledgeable and honest. I will always have them deal with my trees."
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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.

The ideal depth of a tree notch depends on the tree, but it should usually be between 20% and 25% of the tree’s depth. However, if the tree is leaning towards the direction of the notch, it can be cut more shallowly—at as little as 10% of the depth. When the tree is leaning away from the direction it needs to be felled, you can cut deeper, closer to 30%.

The depth of tree roots depends on the species. Trees like oaks and maples can have root systems that grow down 20 feet or more. However, trees that grow in shallow soils will have roots that go only a few feet down. Research how your tree species grows in your climate area to estimate root depth.

Light-bark trees are most notorious for producing lots of sap when wounded. These varieties include maples, birches, poplars, dogwoods, magnolias, and elms, and they will bleed more when the trees are dormant. That’s why it’s a good idea to prune them in the summer months rather than waiting until winter.

Transplanting a palm tree is a similar process except for a couple of important differences. First, their root ball doesn’t need to be as large as a “true” tree, which makes them a bit easier to dig up and move around. Second, they struggle more with taking root and staying upright in a new location, so it’s important to give them extra support when staking. 

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