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Q: Are palm tree stumps hard to remove?

• <div><p>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. </p><p>If you want to be able to repurpose the grass in the area where you removed a stump later, you&rsquo;ll have to dig quite deep&mdash;and perhaps wide&mdash;to trim away all the roots.</p></div>

Q: How can you tell the difference between hard maple and soft maple?

• <div><p>You may be looking to identify maple trees to use for home improvement projects. In that case, you can tell hard maples by looking at their leaves. Leaves will have a U-shaped dip, or sinus, between the points, or lobes, of the leaves. Leaves of soft maples tend to have V-shaped sinuses.</p><p>If you already have the cut wood in front of you, look for a light, uniform color to identify hard maple wood and check for variations of red, gray, or brown streaks and an overall darker color in soft maple wood.</p></div>

Q: How do you transport a fully-grown tree?

• <div><p>Transporting a fully-grown tree requires heavy equipment, typically specialized for the task. A tree spade is a truck-mounted tool that removes the tree from the ground in one location, transports it, and places it in a new hole in a new location. A combination of mechanized shovels and lifts is necessary to move very large trees, and the exact tools often depend on location and the surrounding area.</p></div>

Q: Can I prune apple trees in the spring?

• <div><p>Late winter is ideal, but if you&rsquo;re pruning apple trees in the spring, prune them as early as possible in the season. You want to ensure your tree is just creeping out of dormancy and hasn&rsquo;t started pushing out new growth. If you prune your tree too late into spring, you generally won&rsquo;t see results until the following year.</p><p>That said, there&rsquo;s no pruning season for unhealthy growth. Remove dead, dying, or diseased branches as soon as you notice them, regardless of the time of year.</p></div>

Q: What is the best month to trim palm trees?

• <div><p>You&rsquo;ll want to have your palm trees trimmed during the spring, ideally in May, before hurricane season sets in, which generally takes place during the late summer. Palm trees grow fastest over the summer months. You&rsquo;ll also want to trim your palm trees when you notice:</p><ul><li><p>Brown fronds </p></li><li><p>Dry leaves</p></li><li><p>Flower pods</p></li><li><p>Fruit</p></li><li><p>Fronds overgrown in power lines</p></li><li><p>Frond encroaching upon your neighbor&rsquo;s home or yard </p></li><li><p>Visible damage from a storm</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

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Last update on May 29, 2026

Reviewed in May 2026
They were excellent, they arrived on time, great pricing & customer service. Cleaned up beautifully.
Sizemore Tree Care
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Reviewed in November 2025
RP electric has done an excellent job for us on multiple projects. They upgraded an electrical panel in my home, ran wiring and installed outlets and switches for our neighborhood well backup generators, and ran wiring and installed a panel and switch for an outdoor hot tub. Their customer...
RP Electric
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Reviewed in April 2025
They got my roof done quickly and efficiently. They cleaned up after themselves and left my yard exactly the way they found it. Top notch service!
Erdman Elite Exteriors
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Reviewed in April 2025
I would like to give a tardy review to Kenny of McBride Tree Service LLC. I retained his services for snowplowing our driveway this past season. Kenny came highly recommended, and he did not disappoint. Kenny took the time to come by the house to meet and greet and survery the driveway and...
McBrides Tree Service, LLC
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Reviewed in February 2025
Mr. Donovan installed two new electrical panels to replace outdated panels in my home. From the initial bid to the completion of the job, Bill was courteous, professional and was a great communicator every step of the way. I would definitely recommend Donovan Electrical based off of...
Donovan Electric, LLC
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Reviewed in January 2024
Brenda and Rosa were excellent cleaners. They lifted dusted underneath and placed back every item in our home. We have tried other services, and Nunn cleaned our house as good as Ethereal Cleaning services. We will have them clean our home again in the future.!
Ethereal Cleaning
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Reviewed in October 2023
I was totally impressed with trump and sons. They came out and got the job done in a matter of days. In the past it would take an entire summer just to get an estimate as most tree trimmers will not drive out to the country for a job. T and s is also very reasonable and I will definitely be ...
Trump and Sons LLC
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Reviewed in October 2023
Their team showed up on time with no issues. They had great communication and took their time to explain everything and answer all of my questions. I felt comfortable and happy with the services provided. I would recommend their services to others. You pay more than the competitor but I'm...
Purifox Safe, LLC
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Reviewed in October 2022
We had the weather to work around. Best thing was the communication between us to find a day that worked for both of us. Arrived on time and I loved watching the work! Had a huge hackaberry tree that was becoming dangerous with huge unstable limbs. They followed my direction of how I wanted...
Reliable Cutz Tree Service, Inc.
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Reviewed in October 2021
Caesar and his assistant were friendly and professional. They quickly removed/disposed my old hot tub safely with the appropriate equipment to do so. I am getting ready to sell my home and other bids were nearly double the cost. I would absolutely recommend Hometown Hot Tub to anyone needing...
HomeTown Hot Tub, LLC
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Elite Seamless Gutters, Inc.

4.5(

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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Stump - Remove

Serving Prophetstown, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They had the whole tree taken down within the afternoon. The tree was surrounded by power lines,which no other tree service could handle with the equipment they had. They pulled out the remaining roots that would've damaged our newly paved driveway . We also were very satisfied with their landscaping . Highly recommended! They will be the first to call if we need any work done."

Response time9 hrs

Response rate100%

11 neighbors recently requested a quote

Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming+3 more

Serving Prophetstown, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Customers say: Super punctual

"Highly recommend. They did as what was asked and kept in contact with me throughout the work. If I need tree service again they would be the first ones I will call."

+15

Response time6 hrs

Response rate100%

Recommended by83%of homeowners

Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Stump - Remove

Serving Prophetstown, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

"Great work!! Fast. Efficient. Clean. Friendly owners - husband and wife team. I’d hire them again."

11 neighbors recently requested a quote

Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Trimming - For Business

Serving Prophetstown, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The customer service with them is really great and i have sued them for several years. They complete the work you wanted how you wanted. They put you first and make sure the project is how you want it."

Response time4 hrs

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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LoosN Up Stump Grinding and Land Management LLC

New to Angi

Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Trimming

Serving Prophetstown, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Here at Loos’n Up Stump Grinding and Land Management LLC we specialize in the removal of unwanted stumps and other unsightly objects that you have to mow around.

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Landon Tree Service & Stump Removal LLC

5.0(

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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Prophetstown, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The team did a fantastic job. They took care of all my needs. I would recommend them to anyone. Very professional and courteous."

Here is a nice photo of the guys roping leads down

This is the last cut on a 50 ft tree , took down to about 30ft of tree left

Here is an image description of what we have been assigned too in the past , 2200$ job remove leads to 30 ft and trim a medium sized tree .

We have all equipment needed necessary to properly remove the tree or bush for our clients in the near future

Recommended by100%of homeowners

Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving Prophetstown, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Shane and his crew are very professional and talented in their trade. They were able to take trees and timber down exactly where they need to be. They took a large tree out in a very narrow area and did not destroy even one flower being very respectful of my property. Not causing any damage to shrubbery and other yard ornaments in the yard. Very considerate of what the home owner needs. I use Shane about twice a year and because my property is so heavily wood they cannot get their equipment in and have to climb the trees and they carry the limbs out by hand so that they don't tear anything up. Truly impressive. He does my commercial properties as well. I strongly recommend Shane and his company - a true professional."

Response time2 days

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Henson and Sons Milling

5.0(

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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Prophetstown, IL and surrounding areas

Local sawmill and wood product supplier custom milling, best prices on firewood and land clearing and tree work we also carry pine sawdust for gardens craft lumber and much more

Hardware & Home Improvement Stores Project

+16

Recommended by100%of homeowners

Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+3 more

Serving Prophetstown, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They did a great job. The cost was very reasonable compared to similar work we have had done before. Would highly recommend them."

Response time1 day

Response rate91%

Recommended by100%of homeowners

Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming+1 more

Serving Prophetstown, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I needed two large branches removed. One had already broken off but was tangled, the other was putting pressure on a cable wire. Mr. Haney gave me the best quote, he was quick, careful, and cleaned up after. I strongly recommend him. Thank you for a job well done!"

Response time3 days

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Tree Service 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.

You may be looking to identify maple trees to use for home improvement projects. In that case, you can tell hard maples by looking at their leaves. Leaves will have a U-shaped dip, or sinus, between the points, or lobes, of the leaves. Leaves of soft maples tend to have V-shaped sinuses.

If you already have the cut wood in front of you, look for a light, uniform color to identify hard maple wood and check for variations of red, gray, or brown streaks and an overall darker color in soft maple wood.

Transporting a fully-grown tree requires heavy equipment, typically specialized for the task. A tree spade is a truck-mounted tool that removes the tree from the ground in one location, transports it, and places it in a new hole in a new location. A combination of mechanized shovels and lifts is necessary to move very large trees, and the exact tools often depend on location and the surrounding area.

Late winter is ideal, but if you’re pruning apple trees in the spring, prune them as early as possible in the season. You want to ensure your tree is just creeping out of dormancy and hasn’t started pushing out new growth. If you prune your tree too late into spring, you generally won’t see results until the following year.

That said, there’s no pruning season for unhealthy growth. Remove dead, dying, or diseased branches as soon as you notice them, regardless of the time of year.

You’ll want to have your palm trees trimmed during the spring, ideally in May, before hurricane season sets in, which generally takes place during the late summer. Palm trees grow fastest over the summer months. You’ll also want to trim your palm trees when you notice:

Brown fronds
Dry leaves
Flower pods
Fruit
Fronds overgrown in power lines
Frond encroaching upon your neighbor’s home or yard
Visible damage from a storm

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