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K&S Quality Landscape & Tree Care LLC
4.9(
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+3 more

Serving Ottawa, KS and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"They arrived on time, did the job and cleaned up all the tree branches and leaves, taking them with them. The company owner was a little over anxious in wanting to increase the amount of work they were preforming to get more money for the day. The only real issue was the owner came and went and a limb was dropped on one of my fences, but there was little damage. I would suggest that his employees pick up after themselves, I picked up four water bottles and a big gulp cup scattered around my yard. I recommended this company to my neighbor who also had some work done."
82 neighbors recently requested a quote
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The Tree Guy LLC
5.0(
2
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Trimming

Serving Ottawa, KS and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"They did a superior job. You do not have enough rating to give them. They did a very good job on cleaning up after themselves. Other than the bare spots on the trees where they took the limbs out, you could not even tell they were here."
Response time1 day
Response rate96%
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Two Friends Tree Service
5.0(
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+3 more

Serving Ottawa, KS and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Two Friend's tree service it’s true to their word! They do an excellent job at a fair price which these days is something that’s hard to find. I’ve used them for all of my rental properties and my personal home. I would highly recommend them."
Tree service
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Scissor Me Timbers
4.8(
29
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Tree Removal - For Business

Serving Ottawa, KS and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Scissor Me Timbers did an amazing job with my huge tree. When they were done they thoroughly cleaned up, leaving my yard looking better than it did before they came. I'm very pleased with their work.I highly recommend them."
10am
Just Cam And I today
5 pm
End of the day
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Response time6 hrs
Response rate96%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

The ideal depth of a tree notch depends on the tree, but it should usually be between 20% and 25% of the tree’s depth. However, if the tree is leaning towards the direction of the notch, it can be cut more shallowly—at as little as 10% of the depth. When the tree is leaning away from the direction it needs to be felled, you can cut deeper, closer to 30%.

Often, it’s the homeowner’s responsibility to handle the aftermath when a neighbor’s tree falls on their property. But if a tree has been obviously dead for a significant period of time and caused damage when it fell, a case can be made that the owner should have removed it, especially if the neighbor wrote you a letter about the tree or asked you to take it down. This can be grounds for a successful lawsuit in claims court and is a good reason to always pay attention to your trees and remove dead trees before they fall.

There are several signs that may indicate a tree needs to be cut down. These include visible damage to the trunk or branches, a hollow trunk, extensive storm damage, or a significant lean to one side. Other warning signs are pest infestations or the tree growing too close to a house, power lines, or other structures. It is best to hire a professional arborist to inspect the tree, as they can determine if it can be saved or if removal is necessary.

Sometimes, knowing when you need tree-trimming services is straightforward, and other times, you have to do some investigating. Some tell-tale signs that you should have your tree trimmed include:

  • A poorly-formed tree with unruly branches, which makes the tree appear odd-shaped. 

  • A tree with tall or large branches that interfere with power lines or your home’s exterior.

  • A tree that provides too much shade in the yard due to branch overgrowth.

You should avoid cutting off the top of mature cherry trees. This process is called tree topping, and it’s not recommended for cherry trees—or any trees, for that matter. Tree topping removes between one-third to half of the length of the tree trunk, resulting in structurally unsound, fruitless suckers. The only exception is for saplings. Young pie, sour, and tart cherry trees that are over 30 inches tall in the fall or winter before the tree blooms can benefit from heading cuts.

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