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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

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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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

If a disease has attacked and destroyed the roots, then the tree may fall over as soon as it has died or while part of it is still alive. Trees that die with their roots left in place tend to stay standing for much longer, but those roots will decay eventually, allowing gravity to do the rest.

For a large tree, roots can take 5 to 10 years to completely decay after a stump dies. But that’s rarely a concern for above-ground plants and growth. You can choose to grind up a stump immediately after felling a tree (although it will be tougher wood), or you can wait several months up to a year for the stump to decay. When finished, you can leave any leftover roots in the ground to decompose.

While plants and trees can grow in tree stumps in nature, it is not recommended in your yard. This is due to soil composition, the possibility of pests and disease, a lack of space for rooting, and moisture availability for the new tree. Instead, hire a stump removal or grinding service to remove it and start fresh in the space.

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.

You can use a felling ax to chop down a tree by following the same prep and steps as a chainsaw, but be prepared to use some muscle. For trees bigger than 7 inches in diameter, it can take some time and serious strength to cut down a tree using just an ax. 

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