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Aaron's Tree Service
4.9(
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Serving Wauconda, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

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Emergency services offered

"Great job. Victor and Gabriela were extremely friendly and understanding to our needs. Large tree close to the house in the backyard. The 3 person crew had experience to drop all the limbs safely. Price was competitive for a maple with 3 large spires At 60 plus feet tall the 7 hour completion was impressive. Logging truck showed the same day and removed all the trunk pieces during stump grinding and clean up. Sad to see the big old girl go, but she took a serious lightening strike and held her own until it was time..."
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+24

Response time1 day
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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AMG Tree Service
5.0(
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Serving Wauconda, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

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Emergency services offered

"I hired AMG to remove a stump and they not only removed the stump they went above and beyond and took care of the entire root system so the gas company could bury our line. If I ever need tree service again I am calling them for sure."
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+30

Response time5 hrs
Response rate99%
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Jose's Trees, Inc.
4.7(
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Serving Wauconda, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

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Emergency services offered

"The team that did the work was awesome. Total professionals. Excellent trimming of two trees (including a large oak), removal of an old and sick evergreen. Carefully removed the limbs/trees. No damage to my property nor my neighbors (fence and buildings on their property were under the trees. Excellent customer service. Very professional."
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Response time7 hrs
Response rate94%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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SavATree - Barrington
4.4(
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Serving Wauconda, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1985

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Emergency services offered

"Brown of Barrington was WAY to aggressive in he was trying to sell me on removing trees and shrubs in the back yard that had nothing to do with the tree in my front yard. I would not recommend him to my worst enemy ."
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Tree Care
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Tree Care
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+1

Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Timbergreen, Inc.
4.1(
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Serving Wauconda, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Would highly recommend Timbergreen for the price and quality of the work they on replacing our brick porch and brick sidewalk!"
Response time1 day
22 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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AQG Dumpster Rental Junk Removal
4.6(
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Serving Wauconda, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

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"Henry and team did a fantastic job taking down our 75 year old shed and removing all the debris. Tricky job - but they figured it all out. Prompt and professional - Thanks!!"
Response time7 hrs
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Cutting down a dead tree is always strongly advisable. Aside from being an eyesore, a dead tree can be extremely hazardous, especially when it’s near people or structures. Even if the tree isn’t near your home, it can still harbor pests and diseases that can potentially spread to nearby plants and homes.

If you’re looking to rot a tree stump fast, potassium nitrate will work far quicker than copper nails. First, drill several holes into the stump using a power drill, then pour potassium nitrate pellets into the holes. Next, add water to help the chemical absorb into the wood, thoroughly soaking the stump to ensure the pellets dissolve and spread evenly. Afterward, cover the stump with a tarp to retain moisture and block sunlight, then place mulch on top to secure it in place.

Generally, you should prune around 20% of an apple tree’s growth—and never more than 30%. This means that if you have a severely overgrown tree, it can take a few seasons to prune it back enough to produce the healthiest fruit. 

If you’re dealing with a newly planted or juvenile tree, hold off on pruning beyond the initial shaping. Wait at least a couple of seasons into fruit production since pruning can increase the number of water sprouts and unproductive foliage.

If tree branches cross well into your property line, in many cases, these branches become part of your property, and you can trim them up until your neighbor’s property line. However, this issue will vary based on local ordinances, so you should do your research before making any decisions. Better yet, speak with your neighbor about how to handle any tree issues. 

If you don’t mind the branches, you can leave them be, but if they’re becoming a hazard, it’s definitely worth having a conversation.

Some fast-acting products can rot a tree stump in four to six weeks. Keep in mind, these products contain harsh chemicals that may prevent regrowth in the area. Other products, like fertilizer that contains lots of nitrogen, can enhance the process and rot a stump in about a year. (This is compared to the ten years it can take naturally for a stump to rot.)

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