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Wiseman Tree Experts
4.8(
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+5 more

Serving Saint Johns, 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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Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Red Oak Stump Grinding
5.0(
141
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree Stump - Remove - For Business

Serving Saint Johns, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Dan, the owner, promptly responded to my request and came the same day. He and his crew member did an excellent job, quickly, efficiently snd left the site spic and span. I highly recommend Red Oak Stump Grinding."
Large walnut
massive catalpa stump
large white pine
Response time1 day
Response rate94%
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Ruby's Tree Service
5.0(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+3 more

Serving Saint Johns, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The two gentlemen worked nonstop throughout the day to remove our diseased trees and to trim many trees that had been damaged by previous storms and were overgrown and damaging other trees in our yard. They shredded and mulched all of the branches and cut the pieces that we wanted to keep into appropriate sizes so that we could manage them. They did a thorough job of raking and cleaning up our property before they left. They truly did an excellent job and I would not hesitate to hire them again. thank you to Shane and Robert for a job well done! Truly deserving of a five star review!"
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Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

No, you cannot plant a tree above a gas line. Tree roots grow and spread over time and can sometimes dent, crack, or penetrate a gas line. Those same roots may also cause accessibility problems for maintenance or repairs. You can generally plant vegetation with non-invasive root systems, low-growing vegetation, and flower beds near gas lines. 

Steer clear of the area and contact your utility company immediately. It will have a website portal and/or a phone number to report downed trees and electrical issues. If the tree appears to be on public land, you may want to call your local government and report the issue there, too.

Horticulturist is a broad term for any type of plant and soil expert. An arborist, meanwhile, specializes in all aspects of tree care. You should hire an arborist when you need assistance with tree-related tasks, such as pruning large trees, removing trees, diagnosing a sick tree, or emergency tree services. Horticulturists aren’t qualified to handle those types of tasks.

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.

Salt, herbicide, light deprivation, boiling water, and burning can all help dissolve a tree stump. You can also bury the tree stump in soil or mulch to help it rot naturally. Killing a tree stump prevents future regrowth, but you may also remove it by digging it out or grinding it.

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