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Hand-e-Man Home & Tree Service
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTrees & Shrubs - Treat, Protect and Maintain

Serving Salem, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

"that he did all my tree work and I only paid 1500 down and he is letting me pay the other 2300 at tax time and done great work this was a very hard tree to remove and he made it look like it was nothing at all you could tell he had lots of experiance"
Complete  floor joist rep
fence job
Response time1 day
Response rate91%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Ron's Tree Service
New to Angi
Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+3 more

Serving Salem, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

With over 22 years experience in the Tree Services, Ron's Tree Service is your industry expert in Flora. We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. As a family owned and operated business you can trust that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today we look forward to working with you!

Tree-A-Fella
New to Angi
Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming+1 more

Serving Salem, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Tree-A-Fella is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

j.w tree service
New to Angi
Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Stump - Remove - For Business+2 more

Serving Salem, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1993

Free estimates

J.W Tree Service, is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Odds and Ends Tree Services
New to Angi
Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Stump - Remove - For Business

Serving Salem, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.\n

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Tree Service questions, answered by experts

Completely topping a plum tree is a risky business. Cut too much, and you’ll kill your tree. That said, you do need to trim the top of your tree to encourage bushy growth, maintain your tree’s vase shape, and limit size. 

A plum tree's central leader (or trunk) should never extend more than 3 feet above the highest branch. When you first plant your tree, cut the central leader so it’s 2 to 3 feet tall. As it grows, cut it back 12 to 20 inches until it reaches its desired height. Never prune more than one-third of the new growth.

You can find pruning paints and sealants for trees, but you shouldn’t use them on a topped tree. Coatings like these often inhibit the tree’s healing process. An important exception is if there are dangerous fungi nearby that the tree is particularly vulnerable to, like oaks and oak wilt. Sealing cuts can help prevent fungi from taking root.

It is possible to cut down a tree on your property yourself, but it is generally not recommended unless specific conditions are met. You should only consider this project if the tree is small (e.g., under 4-5 inches in diameter and short enough that you don't need a ladder to reach the branches), and you are experienced in handling a chainsaw. The tree must also be located far from any power lines, fences, homes, or other structures. Even for small trees, the work can be dangerous, and it's always advisable to have a spotter to ensure the tree falls correctly and no branches fall on you.

For any tree that is large, requires a ladder to access, or is near electrical lines or structures, you should always hire a professional. Attempting to remove a large tree yourself is extremely dangerous, poses a risk of serious injury, and could result in significant damage to your property.

Before any tree removal, it's also important to check your local and state regulations to ensure the tree is not historic or otherwise protected by your city.

State and local laws vary, but in most cases, you are allowed to trim any branches from your neighbor's tree that cross your property line. However, it's important to ensure you do not damage the overall health of the tree in the process. Removing branches incorrectly can jeopardize the health of the tree and could lead to you being on the hook to replace it.

Signs include dead branches, growth over structures, diseases, pests, or roots impacting hardscapes.

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