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Illinois Tree Service
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Serving Oswego, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Matt from Illinois Tree was able to stop out quickly and provide an on-the-spot & fair quote for removing an overgrown locust tree too close to my house. He was straight-forward and said that it would be three weeks before they could get to my job. Fortunately, with favorable weather, he was able to work me in sooner and get the tree cut within a week of setting up the job. The crew did a good job of cleaning up the yard and the deck of any excess debris. Everything went according to plan and they will be my first call for future tree service needs."
Response time2 days
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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M.H. Tree Service
4.8(
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Serving Oswego, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"M.H. Tree Service provided a competitive quote, came out the same day, cut down 4 trees and grinded the stumps. I will recommend them to friends and neighbors. Great job!"
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+10

Response time10 hrs
Response rate94%
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Elite Seamless Gutters, Inc.
4.5(
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Serving Oswego, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We have an 80ft Oak tree is was starting to lean over our garage. John and Ken French, and their crew, our so good in what they do. I was blown away. Then, on top of that they clean for everything we have them do was first class! We had a bad experience with the tree crew before so we research on Angi. John called within 10minutes of us filling out the form in Angi. They do way more than tree work and their work ethic is really and truly beyond compare. I would highly recommend them for any work around the home. I will give 10 stars but 5 is the max and their earn every one of them. We live in East Peoria Illinois."
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+5

Response time9 hrs
Response rate100%
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Bella Tree Services
4.6(
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Serving Oswego, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Tom O Plainfield. Il Hired Bella Tree service to remove a large dead tree. Very professional and fantastic workers. Happy with the job they did in little over an hour- got tree cut down, cleaned up yard and street, ground the stump - all good! Amazing work for a very reasonable price too. Would recommend to anyone who asks us and would definitely use again if needed."
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+12

Response time1 day
Response rate91%
332 neighbors recently requested a quote
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BSC Landscaping, LLC
4.7(
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Serving Oswego, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1993

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Dealing with everyone from BSC was a pleasure. Brandon responded quickly to our request and worked with us on a design for the paver area. They did a beautiful job with the paver area. They are truly artists when it comes to designing and installing pavers. We would gladly recommend them and hire them again if needed. Our yard went from dead grass and overgrown bushes to being the yard that neighbors now stop to look at."
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Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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ED Rosewood Lawn Care
4.9(
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Serving Oswego, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Consistent excellent service. They have done many landscaping projects for us and each one has been extremely well done. They are timely, never miss an appointment and completely trustworthy. They are our go to for any yard work or project."
Response time5 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by71%of homeowners
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Nature Life Landscaping
5.0(
28
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Serving Oswego, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Their customer service is excellent. Communication was excellent. They completed the project when they said and did an excellent job. They cleaned up and trimmed plants, edged and laid mulch. I will use them again. They are very good to work with."
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Response time1 day
Response rate87%
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

State and local laws vary, but in most cases, you are allowed to trim any branches from your neighbor's tree that cross your property line. However, it's important to ensure you do not damage the overall health of the tree in the process. Removing branches incorrectly can jeopardize the health of the tree and could lead to you being on the hook to replace it.

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.

Licensing requirements for arborists, also known as tree surgeons, vary by state and municipality. Many areas require a license, which often involves specialized education and experience. Even if not mandated, it's wise to hire a licensed professional as they tend to have more experience. Beyond licensing, look for certifications from organizations like the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) or the Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA), as this indicates a higher level of expertise. Certified arborists must typically pass a comprehensive exam. Always confirm that the arborist has a business license and is fully insured to protect yourself from liability. Seeking positive recommendations from local homeowners is also a good step in finding a qualified professional.

Maple trees start the growing season by developing small groups of red flowers where the tree's fruit, the samaras, will appear in the coming weeks. Later in spring, the samaras, which many call whirlybirds or similar names, develop into single-winged seed carriers that spin when falling or drifting in the wind. 

There are a few general rules to follow that will help you prune your trees correctly. One of the most important rules is to prune during the correct season for the type of tree you have. Typically, pruning should be during late winter. For younger trees, you should not remove more than a ⅓ of the tree's crown when pruning. Also, remember to remove dead and diseased branches first, then proceed with pruning the rest of the tree.

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