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Prime Tree Care, Inc.
4.8(
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Oak Forest, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2003

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Credit card accepted

"I had them remove multiple trees and trim multiple trees on my wooded lot and around the house perimeters. They were extremely professional and easy to work with. They did an amazing job. Many of my neighbors were very impressed and have already used them as well or will be using in the future."
Response time1 day
Response rate95%
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33 Tree Services
4.9(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving Oak Forest, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

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Emergency services offered

"They were on time, had plenty of help and did a excellent job removing a very large tree. They were very professional and polite. I would encourage others to use them as well."
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Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
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J.E.M Landscaping LLC
4.4(
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Tree Trimming - For Business

Serving Oak Forest, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

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"J.E.M Landscaping did an incredible job on my front and back yard for the final cut and clean-up before winter. Everything looks so neat and refreshed! The lawn is perfectly trimmed, the edges are sharp, and they made sure all the leaves and debris were completely cleared out. They were professional, efficient, and clearly take pride in their work. It feels great heading into winter knowing my yard is in such great shape. I highly recommend J.E.M Landscaping to anyone looking for dependable, high-quality landscaping services!"
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Ramos Tree Service
3.5(
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+5 more

Serving Oak Forest, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

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"Ramos Tree service did a fabulous ? job. His prices were reasonable. They cleaned up after themselves and came back the next day as promised to remove the stump. The only thing I didn't like is we agreed on the work being done at 3 pm, and they showed up at 8 am.I had to leave them at my home because I had something else to do. Other than that, they were fantastic, and I will use again and / or recommend them."
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Salt, herbicide, light deprivation, boiling water, and burning can all help dissolve a tree stump. You can also bury the tree stump in soil or mulch to help it rot naturally. Killing a tree stump prevents future regrowth, but you may also remove it by digging it out or grinding it.

It can be bad to leave a dead stump in the ground. A stump becomes a hefty piece of dead wood in time and eventually (especially with the help of rain) starts to rot. That makes it a locus point for diseases and pesky insects, as well as a bit of an eyesore. It’s best to remove a tree stump completely before it starts to decay, especially before it starts to fall apart. If the tree was removed because of disease, it’s even more important to fully remove the stump if possible.

If you’re looking to rot a tree stump fast, potassium nitrate will work far quicker than copper nails. First, drill several holes into the stump using a power drill, then pour potassium nitrate pellets into the holes. Next, add water to help the chemical absorb into the wood, thoroughly soaking the stump to ensure the pellets dissolve and spread evenly. Afterward, cover the stump with a tarp to retain moisture and block sunlight, then place mulch on top to secure it in place.

Yes, carefully prune back dead branches—don’t wait for pruning season. This helps keep your maple tree healthy and also helps prevent large branches from falling unexpectedly. Don’t seal the cut branch—trees can naturally take care of these wounds—but be sure to remove any source of fungus or pest infestation to help save the tree.

Late August, September, and mid-October are the ideal months for planting a young tree. However, the best time to plant a tree ultimately depends on when the weather transitions to fall-like conditions and eventually winter frost. As long as the hottest days of summer have passed and the ground hasn’t frozen yet, you can still successfully plant trees.

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