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Barnes Tree & Stump Removal
4.2(
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+3 more

Serving Montezuma, KS and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Credit card accepted

Customers say: Quick response

"Want to give a shout-out to Darren Barnes Tree Trimming on the great job they did on removing some big, dead cottonwood trees and trimming several trees with high, precariously broken limbs. (Found out he is also one of my new neighbors.) He can trim them up â like an artistâ or make the dollars stretch for safety and practicality. I appreciated that! Left things cleaned up well, too!"
Response time2 days
Response rate89%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Pete's Construction, LLC
5.0(
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Montezuma, KS and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Petes construction can do just about anything dirt related and gets on it ASAP highly recommend"
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Custom Sprinkler Works
4.7(
9
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree Stump - Remove - For Business

Serving Montezuma, KS and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They contacted within a day and we settled for a visit on advice and decided to hire them for the repair. We were so happy we did."
Complete Restoration
Work in progress
Work in Progress
Laying Sod
Laying sod

+3

Response time7 hrs
Response rate87%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Arborists FAQs, answered by experts

The fastest ways to remove a tree stump are by grinding it or burning it.

Stump grinding is often the quickest method, with professionals able to chip away a stump and its roots within a single session. You have the option to hire a professional stump removal service or rent a stump grinder to do it yourself. However, it's important to note that these machines can be large, difficult to transport, and dangerous to operate without prior experience. For safety reasons, hiring a local arborist or landscape specialist is often recommended.

Burning is another fast option. Before you begin, check your local burn laws. The process involves drilling holes into the stump, filling them with vegetable oil, and waiting 24 to 48 hours. Afterward, you can add charcoal bricks to the surface and light the fire, which must be attended at all times.

For a more affordable but much slower alternative, you can use potassium nitrate pellets to accelerate the natural decomposition process. This method typically takes four to six months.

Opt for a barefoot tree. Pros harvest barefoot trees when they’re dormant (leafless). They shake the dirt from the root ball and pack it in moist material. 

These trees can cost half as much as the trees at your local nursery, and you can buy them online—so there’s a much wider selection. Just make sure you keep your barefoot tree cool until you’re ready to plant it.

Using vinegar to kill tree roots is just one of the clever ways to use vinegar around the house. The method works best when you apply vinegar as directly to the root system as possible. For example, if the old tree roots and stump are currently exposed, drill holes in the tops of the roots and pour undiluted white vinegar into the holes to soak into the plant. Remember that vinegar can kill the surrounding grass and plants should it pour over the edge.

It depends. Smaller, younger trees take longer to mature, but they're more resilient, their roots don't get as damaged during transplanting, and they recover faster. Plus, they're much more affordable to plant, and it's possible to DIY the planting. 

On the other hand, mature trees produce fruit faster and provide more shade and privacy immediately. Ideally, a small or medium tree is the better choice if you can wait a few years for it to mature. But if you need immediate maturity, a larger tree is the only option.

Trimming a tree can take anywhere from just two hours to a full day, depending on the age of the tree, the number of trees, and the species. Young trees are generally easier to trim, as their branches are often thinner in diameter and easier to reach compared to mature trees. They also tend to be healthier. If you haven’t trimmed your trees before or it’s been a while, the process could take even longer.

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