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Shore Thing Property Maintenance, LLC
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Serving Waterloo, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Dan of Joyce Family Landscaping proved to be a professional from the initial bid on the scope of work through the completion of care for existing planting beds and the installation of new plants and mulch. The work was scheduled promptly and done precisely as scheduled. Dan was informative and unfailingly courteous. He delivered a great product for a very reasonable price. We will certainly use this company again and recommend it to our neighbors."
Response time10 hrs
Response rate87%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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OLI Outdoor Services
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Serving Waterloo, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Absolutely the best tree company in the tri city area. My yard looked cleaner than it was before they even started. Very professional team! Highly recommend this company!!"
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Response time1 day
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Life Outdoors
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Serving Waterloo, IL and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"Perfect experience! Life Outdoors crew started and ended on-time and did a fabulous job. They re-did my front lawn after I had the lawn dug up to install a backflow valve and fix a water leak. The law looks better than new now. Life Outdoors crew are highly experienced and dependable. The job they did was second to none from start to finish. If you have a landscaping job in mind, I highly recommend them."
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Response time3 hrs
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Recommended by76%of homeowners
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Accented Exteriors
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Serving Waterloo, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Kevin & crew have done several jobs for me over the past from lawn mowing,yard cleanup,& most recently a retaing wall. Always courteous, timely,& offering suggestions or advised recommendations"
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Response time9 hrs
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Outdoor Lighting Solutions LLC
4.9(
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Serving Waterloo, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Company did an outstanding job describing and servicing the issue. I would defiantly use this company for any outdoor light projects!"
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Nebgen Construction and Landscaping
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Serving Waterloo, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Great company to work with. Gave me a very affordable quote and then worked with me to find the time to come out and trim our bushes and trees. Clean up was super detailed, not even a branch on our lawn. Will definitely use again, not just for tree/bush trimming, but additional landscaping needs."
Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Nightscapes Outdoor Lighting
4.9(
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Serving Waterloo, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"My landscape lighting is several years old and was starting to need on-going maintenance. Fred made some suggestions that have made a world of difference on how the new LED lighting looks. Feel like it's a brand new installation. Would definitely recommend Night Scapes to anyone. Very professional with a very quick installation."
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Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Accutree LLC
5.0(
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Serving Waterloo, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

Credit card accepted

"The guys were great. Very professional and nice. They explained the service and walked me through afterwards. They cleaned up and even took some sticks I had gathered by another tree that I will hire you all to work on. Thanks for your company's quick reply and completion of service."
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

The Christmas tree type that smells the best to you will ultimately depend on personal preference. But if that classic Christmas tree smell is important to you, choosing a type of tree known for its scent is a safe bet. Try a balsam fir for a spicy, comforting scent or a Douglas fir for a sweeter smell. You may also like Fraser firs, Scotch pines, and blue spruces.

A tree growing close to a house can pose several risks, but removal isn't always the only or best solution. Potential problems include roots growing into the foundation and causing structural cracks, branches damaging the roof or promoting moss growth, and debris clogging gutters, which can lead to water damage. Trees can also provide access for pests and encourage mold. However, a small, healthy tree may not be a problem, and for larger, established trees, strategic trimming can be a cheaper and more beneficial alternative to removal. It is generally recommended to take action for trees within 10 to 20 feet of your home, especially if they are unhealthy or encroaching. Your best bet is to consult a professional arborist who can assess the specific situation and provide expert advice.

Generally, you’ll want to prune back the trunk by 1 to 2 feet each year to promote bushy growth. Doing so concentrates vegetative buds closer to the bottom of the tree, where you can easily harvest fruit. For side shoots that are a year old, leave at least six leaves. 

Never remove more than 30% of a tree’s foliage during pruning—even if your tree is really overgrown. Removing this much foliage at a time could kill your tree.

Yes, you can prune a palm tree with a chainsaw, but a chainsaw is overkill for a job like this. You risk damaging the tree if you make a bad cut. More commonly, you’ll need pruning shears or a serrated knife to trim a palm tree, or you can use a specialized pruning saw instead of a chainsaw.

Often, it’s the homeowner’s responsibility to handle the aftermath when a neighbor’s tree falls on their property. But if a tree has been obviously dead for a significant period of time and caused damage when it fell, a case can be made that the owner should have removed it, especially if the neighbor wrote you a letter about the tree or asked you to take it down. This can be grounds for a successful lawsuit in claims court and is a good reason to always pay attention to your trees and remove dead trees before they fall.

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