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Frost Lawn & Landscaping LLC

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Frost Lawn & Landscaping LLC

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
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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

Springfield Lawn Barber

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Springfield Lawn Barber

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Customers say: Super punctual
27 years of experience

DBA - Lawn Barber. Formed in February 1999, we are a locally owned, family operated business. The business was started by Ron Richardson, and in 2007, Cheryl Richardson joined the business as our office manager. As the business continued to grow, we’ve added staff and in particular, management. Our lineup of management and office staff are: Ron Richardson – President Cheryl Richardson – Office Manager Chris Reynolds –General Manager. Additional address - PO Box 9098, Springfield, IL 62791.

DBA - Lawn Barber. Formed in February 1999, we are a locally owned, family operated business. The business was started by Ron Richardson, and in 2007, Cheryl Richardson joined the business as our office manager. As the business continued to grow, we’ve added staff and in particular, management. Our lineup of management and office staff are: Ron Richardson – President Cheryl Richardson – Office Manager Chris Reynolds –General Manager. Additional address - PO Box 9098, Springfield, IL 62791.

Green View - Springfield

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Green View - Springfield

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
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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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25 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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23 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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Leaf Removal questions, answered by experts

Leaving a tree stump in the ground poses several potential issues. Firstly, stumps can become a breeding ground for pests like termites or ants, which might spread to nearby healthy trees or structures. They can also attract fungi or diseases that could affect other plants nearby. Stumps left unattended could hinder future landscaping plans, obstructing new growth or making it challenging to mow. Additionally, as the stump decays, it might sprout new shoots, leading to unwanted tree growth. Removing stumps prevents these problems, enhancing the aesthetic and safety of the landscape.

Burning a tree stump can be effective, but it comes with safety considerations and isn’t always best for every situation. It's essential to check local regulations and assess the safety risks involved. Stumps that are near wooden structures or other non-moveable flammable objects aren’t good candidates for burning due to the risk of the fire spreading. Alternatives like grinding or a DIY stump rotting project might be safer and quicker for getting the job done.

Using Epsom salt to kill a tree stump will take between six and 12 months. While this method may seem extended, it significantly speeds up the natural stump decomposition process, which can take up to seven years. If you’d like to DIY remove a tree stump and it’s not causing any immediate harm or danger, using Epsom salt to kill it slowly is a viable removal option. 

Whether you grind or dig up and remove your tree stump depends on your landscaping goals. Using a stump grinder leaves the root system in place for it to decompose over time, whereas digging up the tree stump removes the roots and the stump. Overall, stump grinding is a far simpler process since you won’t need to deal with the roots. Stump removal will make your yard look like a demolition site, but you’ll have an easier time replanting in the same place as your former tree.

If you’re planning on keeping the tree, unless the roots are invasive, there’s no need to remove them, as doing so can cause damage to the tree. If the tree has been cut down and the stump and roots are left, grinding and removing the stump can cause root decay for some species. For other species, the stump and roots will need to be removed to prevent pests, disease, and possible tree regrowth.

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