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Frost Lawn & Landscaping LLC

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Frost Lawn & Landscaping LLC

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Frost Lawn & Landscaping LLC is a family owned and operated company that is constantly providing top notch services. We are focused on customer satisfaction and we look forward to serving you and your family! Call us or click to schedule an estimate today!

"Yes Andrew was very professional and thorough did an amazing job."

Charles L on March 2023

Frost Lawn & Landscaping LLC is a family owned and operated company that is constantly providing top notch services. We are focused on customer satisfaction and we look forward to serving you and your family! Call us or click to schedule an estimate today!

"Yes Andrew was very professional and thorough did an amazing job."

Charles L on March 2023

Green View - Springfield

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Green View - Springfield

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For over 50 years Green View Landscape Company has provided professional, award-winning service to Central Illinois. Our knowledgeable staff of certified designers, arborists and maintenance professionals have designed, built and maintained hundreds of residential and commercial landscapes. Our garden centers offer trees, shrubs, plants, landscape construction/maintenance materials, and garden accessories for both indoor and outdoor decorating.

For over 50 years Green View Landscape Company has provided professional, award-winning service to Central Illinois. Our knowledgeable staff of certified designers, arborists and maintenance professionals have designed, built and maintained hundreds of residential and commercial landscapes. Our garden centers offer trees, shrubs, plants, landscape construction/maintenance materials, and garden accessories for both indoor and outdoor decorating.

HMS Hauling

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HMS Hauling

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24 years of experience

Fast, Friendly Service! Very Reliable. Licensed & Insured! Family Owned & Operated!! 25 years of Experience! Call Keegan for a quote: 217-891-8787

Fast, Friendly Service! Very Reliable. Licensed & Insured! Family Owned & Operated!! 25 years of Experience! Call Keegan for a quote: 217-891-8787

Scatts Landscaping & Lawncare

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Scatts Landscaping & Lawncare

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22 years of experience

At Scatts Landscaping & Lawncare we offer much more than just Lawn and Landscape work. We are a Family owned Company with a varity of talent ranging from Flooring, Drywall, Minor Repairs, and Handyman Services. We come from a very strong Military Backround so Perfessionalism and Great Customer Services is our number one goal.

At Scatts Landscaping & Lawncare we offer much more than just Lawn and Landscape work. We are a Family owned Company with a varity of talent ranging from Flooring, Drywall, Minor Repairs, and Handyman Services. We come from a very strong Military Backround so Perfessionalism and Great Customer Services is our number one goal.

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JF Hauling

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JF Hauling

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9 years of experience

JF Hauling Junk removal and haul away Furniture, Appliances, Household, Electronics, Yard Debris, Demolition, Outdoor equipment and so much more 5 star reviews and references.

JF Hauling Junk removal and haul away Furniture, Appliances, Household, Electronics, Yard Debris, Demolition, Outdoor equipment and so much more 5 star reviews and references.

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Leaf Removal questions, answered by experts

Using a drill to bore holes in the stump's center speeds up the process, whatever method you use. If you don’t have a drill, you can still chainsaw or chisel the stump to make it hollow; it will just take more elbow grease and time. Steer clear of burning the stump to hollow it if you can’t drill some holes in it first. Otherwise, getting it to light, stay lit, and burn right through will be a challenge.

You don’t always need a permit to grind a stump, but you might need one depending on your location and the stump’s surroundings. Permits are often needed if the stump is part of a protected tree species, near public areas or utility lines, or close to environmentally sensitive zones like wetlands. Some cities also regulate noise and work hours. Always check local rules before grinding, and contact your city or county office if you're unsure.

Tree roots can take weeks to years to die, depending on the method you use. Chemical herbicides take the least amount of time—typically between three and four weeks—while homemade methods, like covering an old stump with leaves, could take between seven and eight years. If you’re unsure which method to use or how quickly you need to act, consulting with a pro is always a good idea.

Whether you should remove the roots of a dead tree depends on whether they’re damaging nearby areas. For instance, if the roots continue to grow near sidewalks, driveways, or the foundation of your home, they can cause damage. If you want to plant something else in that spot, removing the roots can make it easier for the new tree or plant to grow.

The best tools for tree removal include a chainsaw for large trees, an ax for notching and cutting down small trees, and a wedge to help control the direction a tree falls in. A hatchet can be useful for very small trees, but won’t be effective for medium to large trees. 

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