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Avatar for L&R Excavation
L&R Excavation
5.0(
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree Stump - Remove - For Business

Serving Mount Zion, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Offers commercial services

"I needed my garage torn down a removal if it. They were very efficient and cleaned the site perfectly. I'm very pleased. Very friendly staff and very knowledgeable. I would highly recommend them."
Site prep
Site prep
Drainage Ditch repair
Drainage Ditch repair
Drainage Ditch repair

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27 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 Mount Zion, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

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
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Kaskaskia Outdoor Specialties LLC
5.0(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming+1 more

Serving Mount Zion, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Cut down old maple tree and trimmed another. Beutiful job. Best part was the cost wasn't "out of this world". Due to their diligent clean job you would never know they were here. While other tree services are out to get rich, Kaskaskia is just wanting to make a living."
Response time3 days
Response rate98%
Recommended by60%of homeowners
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Sky's The Limit Tree Service, Inc.
5.0(
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Tree Removal

Serving Mount Zion, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent job! They removed a large tree close to our home. They came right out and took it down all in an afternoon. They cleaned our property as well as the street and neighbor's sidewalks and driveways. You would never know they were here if it wasn't for the tree being gone! Very professional. Thank you!"
Tree Work
Tree Work
STL
STL
Response time9 hrs
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Scenic services LLC
4.6(
14
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Tree Trimming

Serving Mount Zion, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We had extensive landscaping done all around our house and yard. We needed all old rocks and bricks removed from clear around our home and new bricks and landscaping rocks replaced. Also they removed a tree and dug out all of the roots so they could plant a new tree. We had 9 new trees planted with stones around them and new landscaping rocks. They also put in drip lines and new irrigation heads. We had 3 very large trees that needed bricks,concrete and rocks removed around them and replaced with new stones and rocks. They refigured some new landscaping in our front yard. After completing the landscaping they seeded our whole yard. Everyone was extremely professional and friendly. They did a fantastic job. Even with everything they did it was done in extremely hot 90 degrees. They showed up on time and worked very hard to complete the job. I highly recommend this company they were excellent with everything they did."
Deck
Deck
Deck and retaining wall
Deck and retaining wall
Deck and retaining wall

+32

Response time7 hrs
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

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.

There are several methods to hollow out a tree stump, and the best one depends on your tools, experience, and priorities. Common methods include using a chisel and hammer, a chainsaw, or burning.

  • Chisel and Hammer: This is often considered the easiest approach for those with limited tools or experience, though it is the most time-consuming.

  • Chainsaw: Using a chainsaw is the fastest method, but it comes with significant safety risks, especially for inexperienced users.

  • Burning: This can be an effective method, but it is not recommended unless you can first drill holes into the stump. Without holes, the stump will be difficult to light and may not burn completely through.

A power drill with at least a ⅜-inch diameter bit can make the job quicker and easier, regardless of the primary method. While you can use a chisel or chainsaw without a drill, it will require more time and effort. Always wear protective goggles and thick gloves, as splinters are an inevitable risk.

Pruning trees during the summer can be a bad idea because the new growth will take place during the hottest months of the year, which can stress your tree out. Similarly, pruning during the early fall can be a bad idea, too, because you’d be stimulating new growth when most trees are aiming to go dormant. 

Pruning recommendations will vary by the type of tree, but generally, waiting until winter to prune your trees is a good idea.

You can use herbicides to prevent roots from growing without killing the tree itself, however they must be used with caution. Systemic herbicides are absorbed by the root and can kill off problematic roots. However, herbicides can sometimes negatively impact nearby plants, so the solution is best used sparingly.

Trees should be pruned every two to five years, depending on its age and type. Young trees should be inspected and pruned every two to three years. Mature trees should be inspected and trimmed every three to five years, and fruit trees should be pruned annually with a careful eye on seasonal growth. Evergreens typically don’t need pruning, unless branches or limbs are damaged, diseased, or harboring pests.

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