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Precision Tree Care
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Lawton, MI and surrounding areas

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"Really well. They used their bucket to reach branches over my garage and climbed the tree to bring it down in relatively small pieces. The crew each new what to do at any given time and were great about cleaning the lawn as they went. They ground up the branches and hauled away large blocks of tree trunk and branches. I was really pleased with their skill and professionalism and will hire them again in a minute should the need arise. They also trimmed off dead branches on a large pine tree."
Precision Tree Care
Precision Tree Care
Precision Tree Care
Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Rich’s property solutions
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Stump - Remove - For Business+2 more

Serving Lawton, MI and surrounding areas

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Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

At Rich’s Property Solutions, you work directly with a dedicated, experienced handyman who cares about every detail. With clear communication, reliable scheduling, and respect for your home, I make it easy to tackle your repairs and improvements without the stress. From start to finish, I focus on quality craftsmanship that lasts and solutions that fit your needs and budget. As a small, owner-operated business, my reputation is built on trust, consistency, and satisfied customers. If you’re looking for a dependable handyman who shows up, follows through, and does the job right, let’s talk about your next project.

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J&M Outdoor Service
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree Stump - Remove - For Business

Serving Lawton, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jim is the very best! Small or large outdoor projects he is your guy! Professional, polite, efficient, and does high quality work! We have called on him many times. He did a fabulous job with removal, trimming, laying rock, removing stumps, demo, and more for us! Anytime we need something outdoor we call Jim!"
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Brian Rose
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Lawton, MI and surrounding areas

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I built an entire barn dominium myself, from electrical, infloor heat system, plumbing, framing, drywall, finishing, shiplap, and trim. I am a 22 year member of Ironworkers local 292, I am an experienced welder/fabricator and have held unlimited thickness structural welding certs for 19 years.

Ur Killin Me Smaltz Next Level Services LLC
New to Angi
Tree Stump - RemoveTree TrimmingTree Removal

Serving Lawton, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

I was born in dowagiac in 1990 graduated from Edwardsburg 2008 fulfilled my army contract in 2012 worked for many companies and friends I finally found myself wanting to work for me so I took the leap and I want to change the way landscaping is done and save customers money

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Arborists questions, answered by experts

No. Topping a tree refers to severely cutting down all its major branches and tree in a straight line. It was once recommended for streetside deciduous trees but has fallen out of practice. Topping leads to many problems, removing so much of the tree that many trees struggle to survive and become much more vulnerable to insects and diseases. Also, it doesn’t really help tree growth as once assumed and often leads to an ugly appearance of many sprouting stems in competition to become new main branches.

If you’re wondering whether you can plant a tree where the stump was removed, know that the soil conditions won’t be ideal, so you should avoid it. The soil beneath the previous tree will likely be depleted of nutrients, plus there may be roots left behind that will seriously hinder the growth of a new tree. Also, if you use salt or other chemical solutions to kill the stump, these can linger in the soil for months or even years and prevent healthy growth. It’s best to choose a different spot that’s at least three feet away for a new tree, or wait at least a year and thoroughly amend the soil before you plant.

It can be bad to leave a dead stump in the ground. A stump becomes a hefty piece of dead wood in time and eventually (especially with the help of rain) starts to rot. That makes it a locus point for diseases and pesky insects, as well as a bit of an eyesore. It’s best to remove a tree stump completely before it starts to decay, especially before it starts to fall apart. If the tree was removed because of disease, it’s even more important to fully remove the stump if possible.

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.

The typical lifespan of a Bradford pear is relatively short, only 15 to 25 years. However, these trees have issues long before their life is over. Due to their soft wood and fast-growing branches, Bradford pear trees often split around 15 years, making them a risk for falling branches and more prone to disease. 

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