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Top-Rated Arborists in Cottage Grove - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Expert Tree Service and Science
Expert Tree Service and Science
4.8(
443
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Stump - Remove+7 more

Serving Cottage Grove, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great. Their initial time frame was long (they were scheduling up to two months out), but I mentioned I was hoping for sooner. When, four weeks in, they had a sudden opening, due to a job in my neighborhood finishing early, they called to arrange and were there within an hour. Late notice meant I could not be home, but the arborist reassured me by speaking with me on the phone. The tree pruning was smart and sensitive. When I expressed some disappointment with underprunung on a big shrub, the arborist arranged to come back to fix it the following week. Super responsive, willing to explain recommendations."
Fall/Winter Oak Pruning
Rigging a 20 inch limb over a garden
Response time10 hrs
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Avatar for A&T's Tree and Landscape Service LLC
A&T's Tree and Landscape Service LLC
5.0(
13
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+5 more

Serving Cottage Grove, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Had a large tree leaning over my home. Hired (Andrew & Thomas) A&T’s they Where very professional great at communicating what they were going to To take down tree without damaging my Fence or house. I would recommend the guys. I’m a Very happy costumer"
Oak Tree Removal
Oak Tree Removal
Oak Tree Removal
Oak Tree Removal
Oak Tree Removal

+27

Response time2 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Custom Cut LLC
5.0(
11
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTrees and Shrubs - Trim or Remove+1 more

Serving Cottage Grove, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

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I called and he came out and give estimate. We called him back set date for removal. They came right on time. Did what we wanted done at the price he said, Did a nice job and did it right. We will hire him back when we need more tree work  done. He recycles all the wood and wood chips. Very nice and easy person to deal with. He is a pro, knows what he is doing so no worries about damage to house and barn.


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4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Elevated Tree Service, LLC
4.6(
8
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Stump - Remove - For Business+2 more

Serving Cottage Grove, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Dayton was Absolutely Awesome to work to with! I will be honest and say I stumbled across him after spending hours on the internet & phone speaking with very well known companies, but with also very rude customer service! After an exhausting day of getting no where, Dayton had replied to one of my many online quotes for tree removal I had requested and he came out the very next day! He was polite, he was punctual, he had great communication and the work he provided was beyond excellent! I also canâ t say enough about the meticulous cleanup job that he did. I was concerned there was going to be quite a mess because we do have a dog, but he did AMAZING!! He also recommended some trees we could plant in the spring, so we are also going to have him come back out to help us plant more trees to replace the ones he had to take down."
Response time4 hrs
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Arborists FAQs, answered by experts

Palm trees are unique in that their roots don't grow straight down; they grow horizontally. Typically, palm tree roots go down between 12 and 36 inches deep. The roots grow far and wide from the base of the palm tree to absorb as much water and soil nutrients as possible. In addition, the horizontal roots are also very strong—keeping palm trees stable and helping them sway during storms.

Though summer is not ideal, you can do some light pruning during this time of year. Just make sure it’s not excessive. Vigorous pruning will stress the tree and impact next year’s growth. Generally, August to September are the best summer-pruning months, particularly for fruit trees.

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.

A few signs a tree may be dead is if the leaves are dead and there are no signs of new blooms. You can also perform a scratch test on some of the branches to check the condition of the cambium layer beneath the bark.

If it is green, it is still alive, but if several are dry, brittle, and brown, the tree may be dying or dead. Always consult an arborist before assuming your tree is dead because you may be able to save it.

A tree branch should start to form roots in about three months. It can take about a year for a tree branch to develop roots strong enough to go in the ground. For best results, start several branches because, no matter how closely you follow instructions, they won’t all form roots. Compost any that aren’t thriving.

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