What’s the best time of the year to prune shade trees?

• <div><p>Deciduous shade trees (the type of trees whose leaves fall off in autumn) need to be pruned in late winter—between February and March. That’s because it’s easier to find and remove sick or dead branches when no leaves are present. And wounds close and heal faster in colder temperatures so pruning them at this time also makes them less prone to infection.</p></div>

How much does a new palm tree cost?

• <div><p>If you’re buying a small tree with lots of room to grow, expect to pay around <b>$100 to $200</b> for a potted version. But if you’re buying a larger tree—say one over 10 feet—prices rise, starting in the<b> $500 to $600</b> range and increasing quickly from there. Keep in mind that paying for professional palm tree planting or transplanting services will increase the cost.</p></div>

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Q: How do you prune and shape a plum tree?

• <div><p>Most plum trees are pruned into a vase or open wine glass shape. They&rsquo;ll have a shorter central leader (the trunk) that supports three to four main branches. Of course, this isn't always the case. If you have a European plum tree, you can grow it in a pyramid shape. Let the central leader extend the length of the tree and prune smaller branches to create the pyramid.</p></div>

Q: Is one branch dying on my maple tree a bad sign?

• <div><p>If it&rsquo;s only a smaller branch that has died and you&rsquo;re keeping an eye on the tree, it&rsquo;s probably nothing to worry about. But if other nearby branches start dying off as well, or a very large branch dies, then you likely have a bigger problem. It&rsquo;s time to watch for diseases and other problems and possibly get professional guidance on how to proceed.</p></div>

Q: How much does a new palm tree cost?

• <div><p>If you&rsquo;re buying a small tree with lots of room to grow, expect to pay around <b>$100 to $200</b> for a potted version. But if you&rsquo;re buying a larger tree&mdash;say one over 10 feet&mdash;prices rise, starting in the<b> $500 to $600</b> range and increasing quickly from there. Keep in mind that paying for professional palm tree planting or transplanting services will increase the cost.</p></div>

Q: How can you tell if a tree is overwatered?

• <div><p>Since overwatering can harm mature trees just as much as a lack of water, it&rsquo;s important to know the signs of an overwatered tree. If your tree&rsquo;s leaves are yellowing, wilting, or dropping leaves, it&rsquo;s likely that you&rsquo;re overwatering. Other common signs include rotting, fungi, soggy soil, soft or peeling bark, falling leaves, and brittle roots. </p><p>If you realize that you&rsquo;ve been overwatering your mature tree, <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/tree-care-and-how-often-water-your-new-tree.htm">stop watering</a> and give the soil time to dry out. Then moving forward, increase time between watering sessions. </p></div>

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Work was done by the end of the day. I couldn’t believe that I received that kind of service for that price! Midwest is my go to company for any contract work or simple repairs needed in the future!!
MIDWEST ELECTRIC & PLUMBING LLC
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Reviewed in October 2024
They were very professional at the job. They arrived in a timely manner and they were complete with the job quickly. Also they cleaned up very well. I would definitely hire them for any more tree removal service in the future.
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Reviewed in July 2024
We hired KLSE to remove a full size tree near our house. Their work was top notch and performed safely throughout the job. The owner communicated very well and ensured all of our requests were fulfilled. We highly recommend KLSE to all others looking for tree service, logging, or general site...
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Reviewed in October 2023
Have used this company twice now and excellent service both times
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Reviewed in June 2023
I hired them to knock down some trees and to clean up others. They were here when they said they would be. They stayed with the job until done. Very nice and friendly to work with. Well worth the money I paid them. I will recommend them for all your tree problems.
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Excellent work, we had them top off one tree and remove another! Very courteous and knowledgeable. They cleaned up their mess and hauled everything away! I was very impressed and they are very professional
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Timely Service. On top of our project from beginning
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The service was good. Looks good no leak, and I will recommend them to anybody.
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Quick service and done a good job
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"Was an emergency. Not one other company bothered to call me back when I got a hold of these folks. They happened to be right near by and did the work that day. I wasn't there when the work was done. They could have done a little better job on the tree and the price was a little steep, but it was an emergency and they were the only game in town. I will use them again because my regular tree guy still hasn't called me back.
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Tree Service questions, answered by experts

Most plum trees are pruned into a vase or open wine glass shape. They’ll have a shorter central leader (the trunk) that supports three to four main branches. Of course, this isn't always the case. If you have a European plum tree, you can grow it in a pyramid shape. Let the central leader extend the length of the tree and prune smaller branches to create the pyramid.

Deciduous shade trees (the type of trees whose leaves fall off in autumn) need to be pruned in late winter—between February and March. That’s because it’s easier to find and remove sick or dead branches when no leaves are present. And wounds close and heal faster in colder temperatures so pruning them at this time also makes them less prone to infection.

If it’s only a smaller branch that has died and you’re keeping an eye on the tree, it’s probably nothing to worry about. But if other nearby branches start dying off as well, or a very large branch dies, then you likely have a bigger problem. It’s time to watch for diseases and other problems and possibly get professional guidance on how to proceed.

If you’re buying a small tree with lots of room to grow, expect to pay around $100 to $200 for a potted version. But if you’re buying a larger tree—say one over 10 feet—prices rise, starting in the $500 to $600 range and increasing quickly from there. Keep in mind that paying for professional palm tree planting or transplanting services will increase the cost.

Since overwatering can harm mature trees just as much as a lack of water, it’s important to know the signs of an overwatered tree. If your tree’s leaves are yellowing, wilting, or dropping leaves, it’s likely that you’re overwatering. Other common signs include rotting, fungi, soggy soil, soft or peeling bark, falling leaves, and brittle roots.

If you realize that you’ve been overwatering your mature tree, stop watering and give the soil time to dry out. Then moving forward, increase time between watering sessions.

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