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

Serving Forest Lake, 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
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Geo Tree Service
5.0(
36
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving Forest Lake, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Italo and his crew were great. He listened to what we wanted done, made suggestions and did an awesome job. The crew was polite, courteous and skilled in their trade. I couldnâ t be happier with my decision to hire Geo Tree Services- excellent quality and a great value! David Jass"
Response time2 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Anderson Tree Service MN
5.0(
27
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving Forest Lake, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jess is the best. I had multiple trees that needed to come down & hauled away. Not only did he give me a great price, but he was able to do the work quickly! Thanks for the great work!"
Finishing removal
De-limbing
De-limbing
Cutting tree
Response time11 hrs
Response rate99%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Natural Effect Landscape Design and Tree Care
4.9(
17
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Tree Trimming

Serving Forest Lake, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Patrick knows and loves trees and really impressed me with his professionalism and job quality. A true expert, highly recommend."
Landscape and Tree work
Landscape and Tree work
Landscape and Tree work
Landscape and Tree work
Landscape and Tree work

+3

Response time12 hrs
Response rate99%
24 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Trees Et Cetera LLC
4.8(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving Forest Lake, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had nine trees removed by this company. Jim did a great job at a very reasonable price. Highly recommend this company."
Pine removal with crane
Response time2 days
Response rate85%
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Warner's Outdoor Solutions, Inc.
4.3(
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Trees & Shrubs - Treat, Protect and MaintainTrees & Shrubs - Treat, Protect and Maintain - For Business

Serving Forest Lake, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"This crew did an AMAZING job! Three guys were here for eight hours; mowing, trimming tree branches and weed eating our few acres and along the lake shore. EXTREMELY happy customer, we would definitely hire them again and refer them to anyone! Eddie, the crew supervisor was very meticulous and helpful!! THANK YOU!!!! THANK YOU!!!!!"
This paver patio with fire pit and sitting wall
Lawn Restoration
Backyard Water Feature
Gas Fire Table
Trimming/Pruning Trees

+4

Response time1 day
Response rate90%
374 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Stump Jumpers MN
4.8(
19
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree Stump - Remove - For Business

Serving Forest Lake, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Stump Jumpers is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests and make their concerns the basis of our business. WE ONLY GRIND STUMPS. WE DO NOT CUT TREES DOWN.\n\n\nretired Stump Grinder

Stump Grinding
Stump Grinding
Response time6 hrs
Response rate92%
21 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Romero Landscape & Tree Service
5.0(
6
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming

Serving Forest Lake, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great company! Great workers! Awesome job! And squeaky clean afterwards!"
Response time5 hrs
Response rate86%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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The Grinding Crew
5.0(
4
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree Stump - Remove - For Business

Serving Forest Lake, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Credit card accepted

"The Grinding Crew did a great job removing 2 tree stumps. They scheduled the job quickly and showed up as promised. They cleaned up the excess dirt and wood chips from the lawn much better than I have seen from other stump removal companies. I highly recommend them!"
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Generally, you should prune around 20% of an apple tree’s growth—and never more than 30%. This means that if you have a severely overgrown tree, it can take a few seasons to prune it back enough to produce the healthiest fruit. 

If you’re dealing with a newly planted or juvenile tree, hold off on pruning beyond the initial shaping. Wait at least a couple of seasons into fruit production since pruning can increase the number of water sprouts and unproductive foliage.

The best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

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. 

Yes, the same rules discussed above apply to your neighbor: They can trim one of your trees as long as they’re only cutting the portion that extends into their property. Your neighbor is not allowed to access your property without permission, nor can they cut past the property line. 

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