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Cardona Tree Service
4.9(
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Wilmette, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Cardona Tree Service arrived on time and did an excellent job trimming my trees. Very efficient crew that worked well together and accomplished the job in good time and cleaned up all trimmings. I would recommend Cardona Tree Service."
Response time7 hrs
Response rate97%
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Felmar Tree Service
4.4(
120
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Tree TrimmingTree Removal

Serving Wilmette, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Felmar tree service was incredible! They took down a 50 foot tree in less than 3 hours. Very professional. They cleaned up as if it never happened. I would definitely hire them again and would encourage others to contact them. Great job!"
Response time2 days
Response rate87%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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RV Landscaping and Snow Removal
4.8(
18
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving Wilmette, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

For over seven years, RV Landscaping and Snow Removal has been the go-to team for landscaping services and property maintenance in the Palatine, IL area. Whether you're a homeowner looking to spruce up your yard or a business owner needing consistent maintenance, we've got you covered. From lawn care and custom landscape design to tree trimming, irrigation systems and hardscaping, we can handle it all with care and precision.\nFully licensed & insured!

Landscaping /Snow Removal
Trimming & Mulch Service
Trimming & Mulch Service
Trimming & Mulch Service
Trimming & Mulch Service

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Tree Service questions, answered by experts

If you don’t stake a tree that needs support, it could be at greater risk of being damaged or failing completely, whether it uproots or falls over. That could cause damage to your property or other surrounding trees. If you want to grow healthy trees, you may need to stake them for best results.

Generally, avoid trimming trees in the summer (with the exception of pruning fruit trees as needed). Trees use a lot of energy in the summer, most of which is relegated to new growth. If you chop it too early, you could stunt the next season's growth. Again, when in doubt, do some research based on the specific tree type.

We don’t recommend DIY tree trimming for a few different reasons. First, the tools required to trim a tree can be costly, up to $1,100 or more, for the ladders and specialized saws needed. 

Safety is another concern, especially when working with more mature trees. As a guideline, you should only DIY tree trimming when branches are less than two inches in diameter. Any more, and the safety risk becomes too high, which could lead to catastrophe. For this job, it’s safest to let a tree-trimming professional assess the work needed.

Tree experts don’t advise against digging through tree roots, but instead encourage caution and consultation with a local arborist to make sure you don’t damage the tree’s structure or interrupt its water or nutrient intake. An arborist can recommend specific practices when digging and help prune the roots or dig a trench for utilities with a tool that can remove soil without touching the tree’s roots.

Pruning trees during the summer can be a bad idea because the new growth will take place during the hottest months of the year, which can stress your tree out. Similarly, pruning during the early fall can be a bad idea, too, because you’d be stimulating new growth when most trees are aiming to go dormant. 

Pruning recommendations will vary by the type of tree, but generally, waiting until winter to prune your trees is a good idea.

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