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Q: How far away from my house should I plant a tree?

• <div><p>You should plant trees at least 15 to 20 feet away from your house, and more if the tree will grow large and spread its limbs. Trees pose several dangers to houses when planted too close. They can litter the roof with leaves and branches, create fire hazards, make a ladder for larger pests, and even damage the foundation as their roots grow.</p></div>

Q: What happens if we cut down all the trees on our property?

• <div><p>In the short term, you&rsquo;ll have a lot of fallen trees to deal with. <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/what-you-need-know-hiring-tree-service.htm">Tree removal services costs</a> typically start at <b>$200 per tree</b> and increase based on species and size. Then, you&rsquo;ll have to deal with the loss of trees: That means a loss of shade and a greater risk of rain runoff and erosion. Also, you&rsquo;ll miss out on the health and aesthetic benefits of having trees on your property, which could even affect the resale value of your home.</p><p>That being said, cutting down a tree it&rsquo;s not always a bad idea. Trees growing too close to rooftops can present fire hazards or debris problems. You may need to remove diseased or dying trees to prevent future issues. </p></div>

Q: How much can you trim a tree without killing it?

• <div><p>Generally, you&rsquo;ll want to avoid pruning more than 25% of the tree&rsquo;s canopy at one time. While pruning your tree is important, it&rsquo;s possible to do it too often or to go too far. Again, this is why hiring a tree trimming pro to do the work is wise. However, if you do decide to DIY, going slow and trimming gradually is the name of the game.</p></div>

Q: Can I save a dying maple tree?

• <div><p>It&rsquo;s possible, although a lot depends on the cause of damage and what steps you take. If the remaining parts of the maple tree are alive and not under attack by disease or pests, they can often be saved even if large portions of the maple tree have died. Frequent watering, careful pruning, mulch, and any recommended fungicides or insecticides can all help with survival.</p></div>

Q: When shouldn't you prune trees?

• <div><p>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&rsquo;d be stimulating new growth when most trees are aiming to go dormant. </p><p>Pruning recommendations will vary by the type of tree, but generally, waiting until winter to prune your trees is a good idea.</p></div>

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Reviewed in December 2021
CJ Electric had our tandem electric light switches problem corrected very quickly and efficiently, we are so pleased with the quality of work they do.
CLJ Electric
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Reviewed in March 2021
Dan Gordon and is crew are the best!! HIGHLY recommend. He is great to work with. Friendly, personable, professional. His crew too are a wonderful group of guys. The job they did for us looks awesome! If you are looking for work to be done I suggest you hire Dan and his crew. Very reasonably...
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Reviewed in October 2020
He is not the cheapest but he responded right away and fixed it quickly. Was very knowledgeable. So if you need it done quick and right, pay his price even if others suggest they might be cheaper.
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I wanted to use my 40 year old hardwood floor but with a new kitchen cabinet layout, I was going to have about 10 square feet without hardwood flooring. Jeff Reed was able to patch in similar wood, red and white oak, and did a great job of sanding, staining, and sealing a wavy old floor. He...
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FRAZER'S TREE SVC

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Serving Clifton, KS and surrounding areas

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"Once we connected due to weather issues, work was preformed in a timely and professional manner. Would definitely hire again."

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Serving Clifton, KS and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

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Emergency services offered

"Friendly staff and very professional."

Response time1 day

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Serving Clifton, KS and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

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"Jason was awesome! He did a great job on our back door replacement. He made sure he did it right. I will absolutely consider him for our next project!"

Response time1 day

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Serving Clifton, KS and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

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"Avery and His team did a wonderful job removing leaves from our 3/4 acre lot along with Our gutters. Would highly recommend these guys! Will be using again."

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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming+1 more

Serving Clifton, KS and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

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"Was in and out and left no trace that they were even there!"

Response time2 days

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Serving Clifton, KS and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

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"The painting is exactly like the photo I sent in and the artist did exactly what I asked for by cropping it a little. The background colour is nice. Although the photo frame is a little on the thicker side, it’s not a massive set back. And the turn around from when I submitted the photo to when I received it, was so quick. I bought it early for Christmas thinking the process would take weeks. Amazing how quickly everything was done! Thanks Andrea Woodcox Overall absolutely"

Replaced wood window with glass block window

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Andersons Tree Service LLC

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Serving Clifton, KS and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

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"They go above & beyond for their customers I am so repeat, satisfied customer."

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Water Benders Landscaping And Irrigation

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Tree RemovalTree Trimming

Serving Clifton, KS and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

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Water Benders Landscaping and Irrigation, we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all the work we perform. We are experts, and will always keep you educated about the work process. We look forward to earning your business!

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Wilson Welding

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Serving Clifton, KS and surrounding areas

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Have over 10 years of welding and custom fabrication experience. I strive to be to be affordable, and to get the job done as quickly and professionally as possible. I'm a perfectionist and my end goal is having the costumer 100% satisfied and happy with the job when I'm done.

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NCK Services LLC

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Serving Clifton, KS and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

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We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work. We are experts in our demolition and tree work and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to working with you.

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Arborists questions, answered by experts

You should plant trees at least 15 to 20 feet away from your house, and more if the tree will grow large and spread its limbs. Trees pose several dangers to houses when planted too close. They can litter the roof with leaves and branches, create fire hazards, make a ladder for larger pests, and even damage the foundation as their roots grow.

In the short term, you’ll have a lot of fallen trees to deal with. Tree removal services costs typically start at $200 per tree and increase based on species and size. Then, you’ll have to deal with the loss of trees: That means a loss of shade and a greater risk of rain runoff and erosion. Also, you’ll miss out on the health and aesthetic benefits of having trees on your property, which could even affect the resale value of your home.

That being said, cutting down a tree it’s not always a bad idea. Trees growing too close to rooftops can present fire hazards or debris problems. You may need to remove diseased or dying trees to prevent future issues.

Generally, you’ll want to avoid pruning more than 25% of the tree’s canopy at one time. While pruning your tree is important, it’s possible to do it too often or to go too far. Again, this is why hiring a tree trimming pro to do the work is wise. However, if you do decide to DIY, going slow and trimming gradually is the name of the game.

It’s possible, although a lot depends on the cause of damage and what steps you take. If the remaining parts of the maple tree are alive and not under attack by disease or pests, they can often be saved even if large portions of the maple tree have died. Frequent watering, careful pruning, mulch, and any recommended fungicides or insecticides can all help with survival.

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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