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Avatar for Wiseman Tree Experts
Wiseman Tree Experts
4.8(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving East Lansing, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great experience. They are knowledgeable, friendly, professional, and reasonable. They did exactly what I wanted done, and some of it was pretty tricky. I'd use them again in a heartbeat."
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+1

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Legend Tree and Stump Removal LLC
4.9(
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving East Lansing, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired Josh to prove a 30 inch tree stump and trim some from 2 trees he was very polite and when asked about trimming another tree he told me it did not need it. His honestly was not just looking for more money . I would highly recommend him and will use his service again. David c. Schepis. Wish I could add pictures."
ISA Stump Grinding
ISA Stump Grinding
Response time3 hrs
Response rate97%
25 neighbors recently requested a quote
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HamHam Tree Service
5.0(
10
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Tree Removal

Serving East Lansing, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

"Excellent work and follow through with very good communication throughout the job. They have also completed renovations on a rental unit and have done miscellaneous maintenance as well. Would definitely hire them again."
Fallen Branch
Full Trailer
Fallen Branch
50 foot pine
Pine cleaned up

+3

Response time5 hrs
Response rate98%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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STUMPS-B-GONE LLC
5.0(
20
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree Stump - Remove - For Business

Serving East Lansing, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"The job was done perfectly! We are extremely pleased with the quality of the work and how promptly it was completed. The owner was very friendly and took the time to answer all of my questions thoroughly. We highly recommend this business to anyone looking for professional and efficient stump and root removal services."
Stump removal
Stump removal
Stump removal
Stump removal
Stump removal

+10

Response time5 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Stump Pros of Southern Michigan LLC
5.0(
15
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree Stump - Remove - For Business

Serving East Lansing, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired Stump Pros to grind my stumps and the work was far beyond what I expected . Not only was the professionalism at an all time high, the equipment was state of the art and as for the prices you won’t find a better comparison as I interviewed multiple companies and Stump Pros was the best. If you want a job well done…go with Aaron@Stomp Pros"
Ann Arbor - Stumps
Ann Arbor - Stumps
Ann Arbor - Stumps
Manchester, MI
Manchester, MI

+11

Response time7 hrs
Response rate97%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Unfortunately, palm tree stumps are one of the most difficult types to remove due to how their roots grow. Unlike other trees, palm tree roots grow horizontally and vertically. Palm tree roots grow as deep as three feet into the ground, although soil and growing conditions could mean they go as far as 50 inches into the earth. 

If you want to be able to repurpose the grass in the area where you removed a stump later, you’ll have to dig quite deep—and perhaps wide—to trim away all the roots.

Late August, September, and mid-October are the ideal months for planting a young tree. However, the best time to plant a tree ultimately depends on when the weather transitions to fall-like conditions and eventually winter frost. As long as the hottest days of summer have passed and the ground hasn’t frozen yet, you can still successfully plant trees.

Tree roots can take weeks to years to die, depending on the method you use. Chemical herbicides take the least amount of time—typically between three and four weeks—while homemade methods, like covering an old stump with leaves, could take between seven and eight years. If you’re unsure which method to use or how quickly you need to act, consulting with a pro is always a good idea.

While trees can grow in the curb strip between the sidewalk and the street, this placement often poses the problem of interfering with overhead power lines. It’s best to consult your local utility provider and tree planting service before transplanting a tree that might grow into power lines. Also, you should never work within 20 feet of a live power line to avoid the risk of electric shock. Tree branches should never touch nearby power lines, so it’s essential to ensure your tree isn’t in danger of growing too close to them.

Since each tree is different, it’s impossible to say how long a dead tree can remain on your property. While it could be days, months, or even years, it’s highly likely that, at some point, the tree will fall. In the meantime, dying or dead trees can become a haven for pests, so it’s best to have them removed sooner rather than later.

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