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A & D Outdoor Service
4.5(
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Trimming

Serving Rockford, MI and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"I had a 50ft tree in my yard that split at the root and it was on the verge of falling over onto a neighbor s fence. The tree was leaning on another tree for support. I also had about 8 unwanted trees and some branches that needed to be removed because they were touching the house. Aaron stopped by and gave me an estimate. He was professional, friendly, and personable. Due to the severity of one of the trees (danger of falling and destroying my neighbor s property or hurting my own family) and because the weather permitted, he stated that he could get a crew out the next day. I did my research in advance for prices in the Grand Rapids area and expectations since I ve never had tree work done before. The estimate that he gave me was extremely fair. The guys arrived the next morning and were just as personable as Aaron. They confirmed with me what was to get done and they seemed unbothered that I checked in with them a few times during the day. I was nervous for them because of the tree that was about to fall over but they supported that tree with other trees and got it down safely. The clean up was completed thoroughly and all debris from the trees were removed from my yard. I also asked for an additional tree to be removed after the job was started and that process to come to an agreement was seamless. I recommend A&D."
Cherry tree removal - EGR
Cherry tree removal - EGR
Aerial View - Cherry tree
Prior to starting
Maybe half way

+47

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Wildwood Tree Care
5.0(
7
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+3 more

Serving Rockford, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We had a tree near our house removed by Wildwood Tree Care and the whole experience was great from start to finish. We were given an affordable price and scheduled within a week of our quote. Alan and Chad are very skilled and efficient. We would recommend them to anyone!"
Tree fun!
Tree fun!
Tree fun!
Tree fun!
Tree fun!

+2

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Tree Service 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.

Trees don’t usually grow back after being cut down. Some particularly robust tree species may start sending up new stems from a stump to recover, but those stems won’t become a “tree” like before. Generally, trees don’t recover from being entirely cut down, which is why it’s important to be careful when making a decision. When you cut down a tree, it’s a good idea to make plans to remove the stump, even if it’s unlikely to grow back.

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.

There are several methods to hollow out a tree stump, and the best one depends on your tools, experience, and priorities. Common methods include using a chisel and hammer, a chainsaw, or burning.

  • Chisel and Hammer: This is often considered the easiest approach for those with limited tools or experience, though it is the most time-consuming.

  • Chainsaw: Using a chainsaw is the fastest method, but it comes with significant safety risks, especially for inexperienced users.

  • Burning: This can be an effective method, but it is not recommended unless you can first drill holes into the stump. Without holes, the stump will be difficult to light and may not burn completely through.

A power drill with at least a ⅜-inch diameter bit can make the job quicker and easier, regardless of the primary method. While you can use a chisel or chainsaw without a drill, it will require more time and effort. Always wear protective goggles and thick gloves, as splinters are an inevitable risk.

No, you cannot throw branches from your neighbor’s tree back into their yard, nor can you discard leaves or other plant matter that originated from their yard back over there if it happens to land in your yard. You are responsible for cleaning up plant matter that made its way into your yard.

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