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Fernandez Tree Service, Inc.
4.7(
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Serving Riverside, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The owner, Humberto, was hands-on and present throughout the entire project: 3 trees and 3 stumps removed, extensive trimming of river birch and crimson maple. He is a very competent, knowledgeable, and professional arborist. I feel he gave me an education in tree care. His crew is also very effecient and hard-working, cleaning up everything. At a very reasonable price. In fact, he performed almost twice the amount of work at the same price quoted by other companies. He was very accommodating, very flexible. He will be doing all my tree trimming and removal in the future. Highly Recommended."
Lincoln Park Zoo Bur Oak Tree Removal
Lincoln Park Zoo Bur Oak Tree Removal
Lincoln Park Zoo Bur Oak Tree Removal
Lincoln Park Zoo Bur Oak Tree Removal
Response time1 day
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Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Razorback Stump Removal
4.9(
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Serving Riverside, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2008

Free estimates

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"Hugh did a great job grinding the buried roots of my already cut down Locust tree. He had to work in a small space and get many roots. He is a listener, hard worker, and thorough."
Response time11 hrs
31 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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J & P Brothers Landscaping
4.9(
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Serving Riverside, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2003

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Very well. They cleared a fence lin 75 ft. lon and up to 15 ft. wide down to bare ground, no stumps left. Then thhey contoured and seeded the whole area. All in one day."
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Response time3 days
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Mow and Grow Lawn Care LLC
5.0(
22
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Serving Riverside, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Luis and Mow and Grow Lawn Care were EXCELLENT! He came the morning after my inquiry and gave a quote. And came just days later to complete the project. They did amazing work, worked so hard, were super through. And I 10/10 recommend them and would hire again. They did fall yard clean up for us."
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Response time10 hrs
Response rate87%
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Saul Tree Service
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Serving Riverside, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Very responsive both for initial visit and follow-up work. They trimmed several tall hornbeam trees and a redbud, and removed older dying bushes including stump grinding. They left the area clean. Price was reasonable. Overall great experience. I will definitely call them with future landscaping needs."
Response time6 hrs
Response rate94%
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The Green Art Landscaping
4.6(
22
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Serving Riverside, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1984

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Art and his crew did a great job with spring cleanup and fertilizing the lawn. I will definitely use for future service"
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Response time3 days
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Generally speaking, you’ll want to avoid flush cuts, which are cuts made as extremely close to the trunk or main branch. These cuts can weaken your tree, lower its natural defense mechanisms, and even cause decay. You’ll also want to avoid tree topping, which is the total removal of the leader and upper main branches of a tree. 

Most pros will advise against either of these methods, which is why hiring a pro is often the best choice when it comes to tree trimming.

Hiring an arborist or tree surgeon is usually more expensive than a standard tree company, but it is often worth the investment. Arborists have education and certifications that standard companies typically lack, leading to a more professional, expert-level service. Their expertise is particularly valuable for diseased or infested trees, as they can ensure safer removal and help prevent the issue from spreading. Additionally, arborists may be necessary for work near power lines, as uncertified companies are often not permitted to service these trees. If your goal is to preserve the health of your trees, an arborist is the best choice. Their services, such as stump grinding, are also performed with greater expertise to ensure a safe depth that won't cause your lawn to collapse over time.

Yes, cutting a tree's roots can cause it to fall, particularly if major support roots are severed. In extreme cases, trimming roots can affect the tree's structure and stability. Many crucial roots are located just below the soil's surface. If you make severe cuts to roots more than 2 inches in diameter, you risk impacting the tree's water flow and its ability to withstand severe winds or storms. Even cutting roots less than half an inch in diameter under or outside the tree's canopy can cut off its water supply, causing it to decline, die, and eventually topple.

It is good to spray water on a Christmas tree to help keep the needles hydrated. Spraying a Christmas tree with water prevents dryness, stops needles from falling off, and reduces the risk of fire.

You should avoid cutting off the top of mature cherry trees. This process is called tree topping, and it’s not recommended for cherry trees—or any trees, for that matter. Tree topping removes between one-third to half of the length of the tree trunk, resulting in structurally unsound, fruitless suckers. The only exception is for saplings. Young pie, sour, and tart cherry trees that are over 30 inches tall in the fall or winter before the tree blooms can benefit from heading cuts.

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