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Arborist LLC
4.8(
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Lexington, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

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Emergency services offered

"We hired Arborist LLC in Bloomington, Illinois for a hazardous tree removal near our home, and the difference in professionalism was immediately clear. Their certified arborist took the time to explain the structural risks, safety plan, and options before any work began. The crew followed strict safety practices, protected our property, and completed the job with precision and care. We never felt rushed or pressured into unnecessary work. If you’re looking for a certified arborist-led tree service in Bloomington IL that prioritizes safety, clear communication, and long-term tree health, Arborist LLC is who we recommend."
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Tree Removal
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Tree Removal

+18

Response time5 days
Response rate100%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Elite Seamless Gutters, Inc.
4.5(
401
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Stump - Remove

Serving Lexington, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had a very large tree that needed to be removed in our backyard with very tight excess to it. Deven and the crew did a great job, no, they did an excellent job. From cutting down the tree to removal of all the limbs and grinding out the two stumps it was done very professionally. This company does and follows thru with everything they promise to do. We are so happy with the respectful way they treated us and our property. I would highly recommend this company. They are Great!"
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+5

Response time9 hrs
Response rate100%
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Reinhart Grounds Maintenance, Inc.
2.8(
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree Stump - Remove - For Business

Serving Lexington, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1986

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Reinhart Grounds Maintenance, Inc., is one of the largest full service commercial landscape companies in the central Illinois region. We have been able to meet the needs of any size customer by using the most advanced equipment, latest techniques and highly trained staff. Please call us today for a quote!

Recommended by100%of homeowners
Nature Scapes
5.0(
15
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Trimming

Serving Lexington, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Landon, Cole, and their team did a wonderful job swapping out our old wooden deck boards with beautiful composite decking. They were open and communicative about the timeline, did a throughout job, and were even able to address some of our preexisting structural concerns before beginning the rest of the project. I appreciated them being open to our input and asking our opinions on certain design elements. Very professional and diligent! Would absolutely use them again for any more landscaping projects."
Basic Lawn Care
Replaced old mulch and bushes with rock
Basic Lawn Care
We've redone the entire mulch/flower bed
We've redone the entire mulch bed

+17

Response time12 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Embark Tree Removal - 182 Photos - Tree Cutting Service -
5.0(
6
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Tree RemovalTree Trimming

Serving Lexington, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They have done tree removal, tree and shrub trimming, and tree health. The crew is efficient and courteous. Clean up is thorough. My neighbor and I have both been very pleased with the work done. Pricing is reasonable and fair"
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Tree Trimming

+4

Response time10 hrs
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Whether tree roots will continue to grow after a tree has been cut down depends on the species. Some tree roots will eventually die because they can no longer get nutrients through photosynthesis. However, other species that reproduce through root sprouts can continue to grow and produce new sprouts for seven years or more. For example, the roots of elms, ficus, and willows tend to regrow aggressively, while the roots of pines, oaks, and maples will typically die. To determine if a root system is still active, look for new sprouts on the old trunk, stump, or any exposed roots.

All of the tree root removal methods mentioned above are effective on any kind of root, whether it’s still growing or simply needs a gentle nudge to finish decomposing. The only difference is that larger roots tend to be harder to remove and may require multiple chemical treatments as well as manual labor to eradicate.

The best way is to start controlling tree height long before it grows too large, via careful pruning through the years. But that’s not always possible. If a tree has become too high or too large, use selective pruning to remove the most troublesome branches, one by one, without topping the tree. Gently shaping a tree like this can, over time, correct problems. You can also find growth inhibitors to spray on a tree to stop it from growing too rapidly, but use these sparingly if at all.

A tree can grow back from its stump, but full regrowth is unlikely (especially for more stubborn conifer trees). Instead, trees are more likely to send up a number of shoots from the dead stump, which will try to develop into primary stems over time. In other words, it will start to look increasingly bushy. The goal of killing and drying out a tree stump is to prevent that from happening, as well as make the stump easier to completely remove.

Some fast-acting products can rot a tree stump in four to six weeks. Keep in mind, these products contain harsh chemicals that may prevent regrowth in the area. Other products, like fertilizer that contains lots of nitrogen, can enhance the process and rot a stump in about a year. (This is compared to the ten years it can take naturally for a stump to rot.)

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