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Avatar for Expert Tree Service and Science
Expert Tree Service and Science
4.8(
442
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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
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Geo Tree Service
5.0(
36
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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%
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Anderson Tree Service MN
5.0(
26
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Serving Forest Lake, MN and surrounding areas

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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%
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Natural Effect Landscape Design and Tree Care
5.0(
16
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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%
21 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Trees Et Cetera LLC
4.8(
23
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Serving Forest Lake, MN and surrounding areas

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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%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Warner's Outdoor Solutions, Inc.
4.3(
550
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Serving Forest Lake, MN and surrounding areas

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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%
281 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Stump Jumpers MN
4.8(
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Serving Forest Lake, MN and surrounding areas

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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%
27 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Brad's Tree and Stump Removal
4.7(
13
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Serving Forest Lake, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Brad's Tree and Stump Removal 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.\nWe have a Grade A+ Rating with the Better Business Bureau!

My Work
My Work
My Work
My Work
Brads tree stumpremoval

+1

Response time6 hrs
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Ideally, you should wait to prune until trees have gone dormant in late fall to early winter. The worst times to prune trees are early fall and late summer, as pruning them so close to dormancy makes it difficult for the tree recover before it goes dormant for the season.

If you don’t cut down a dead, dying, or diseased tree, it can become a nesting place for pests like mosquitos, bees, beetles, wasps, fly larvae, and more. Some pests will live in the tree, while others will feed off the decaying wood. Unhealthy trees are also more likely to fall over, potentially injuring people and causing damage to your property.

Generally, you’ll want to prune back the trunk by 1 to 2 feet each year to promote bushy growth. Doing so concentrates vegetative buds closer to the bottom of the tree, where you can easily harvest fruit. For side shoots that are a year old, leave at least six leaves. 

Never remove more than 30% of a tree’s foliage during pruning—even if your tree is really overgrown. Removing this much foliage at a time could kill your tree.

Trees provide many benefits, including shade, habitat for local wildlife, and cleaner air, so it’s always a good idea to try an alternative strategy like crown reduction before you chop one down. But sometimes, cutting down a tree is the only option (like if it’s severely diseased). A licensed arborist can assess the tree and recommend the best course of action.

Deciduous shade trees (the type of trees whose leaves fall off in autumn) need to be pruned in late winter—between February and March. That’s because it’s easier to find and remove sick or dead branches when no leaves are present. And wounds close and heal faster in colder temperatures so pruning them at this time also makes them less prone to infection.

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