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Progressive Tree Service
4.6(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This job went so much smoother than I ever could have hoped. The owner was very prompt, courteous, and professional in all our dealings, the workers were professional.... everything about their work was outstanding. They took less time that I had figured, and hauled away all the wood and left the property in good shape. I highly recommend Progressive Tree Service!!!"
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Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Ace Tree Service
4.6(
14
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Tree Removal

Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Extremely happy with the quality and speed from the team. Felled 7 trees, ground stumps (plus some additional) and removed all debris from the yard in a single day. Would highly recommend to anyone look for a great deal and quality work."
Tree Removal
dedicated
double job
Need Fire Wood
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+2

Response time2 days
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

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Small family run business - Responsive, thoughtful, flexible, good value for the money - outstanding! We started with a simple moving and planting of multiple trees project, but already hired them to take over weekly maintenance and now outlining a larger landscaping project to start soon. Highly recommend!"
Response time1 day
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Tree Service questions, answered by experts

There are four common ways to prune a tree correctly: crown thinning, crown reduction, crown raising, and crown cleaning. The method you choose depends on the purpose of pruning. However, making the correct cuts is a vital part of the process, regardless of your method. Pruning incorrectly can damage or even kill the tree. So, you may want to hire a professional tree-trimming company to tackle the task. 

Trees that flower in the spring—like dogwood, cherry, magnolia, and pear—should not be pruned during the winter. These spring-flowering plants grow buds on old growth, so you’ll actually remove what would’ve been gorgeous flowering foliage. Instead, wait to prune until right after they bloom, when the flowers fade.

Yes, it is highly recommended to remove tree stumps. Leaving them in the ground can lead to several problems, as they are not only unsightly but can also reduce your property's value. Stumps can obstruct landscaping plans, make mowing difficult, and hinder new growth. More importantly, they are prime breeding grounds for pests like termites, ants, and mice, which can spread to your home and cause costly damage to its wood and foundation. Stumps also attract fungi and diseases that can infect other healthy trees and plants in your yard. As a stump decays, it might sprout new, unwanted shoots. While removing a stump is an investment, it prevents these potential issues and enhances the safety, health, and appearance of your landscape.

Poison oak is similar to poison ivy in that it's in the same family of plants. Poison oak is identifiable by its rounded-off leaves and hairy leaf texture. Tree-climbing varieties live primarily in western states while low-growing poison oak bushes occupy the eastern states. Treat poison oak like poison ivy to get rid of it permanently.

Trimming your palm trees once or twice per year keeps them healthy and robust. Caring for palm trees includes cutting off brown leaves to prevent wildfires and pathway obstruction. However, you don’t want to over-trim the palm tree. Cutting too many branches off will weaken the tree and prevent future growth. And it’s essential to have a strong, healthy palm tree during hurricane season to prevent safety risks or property damage.

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