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

Serving Lake Elmo, 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
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Avatar for Minnesota Nice Tree Service
Minnesota Nice Tree Service
5.0(
17
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Tree Removal

Serving Lake Elmo, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Ross is very knowledgable and does great work! The way he cleaned up the yard after trimming the branches was excellent. I would and will hire him again and highly recommend!"
Tree Care
Tree Care
Tree Care
Before
Before

+15

Response time1 day
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
Avatar for Geo Tree Service
Geo Tree Service
5.0(
36
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving Lake Elmo, 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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Peach Tree Care
4.7(
52
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Lake Elmo, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mike and his brothers did a fantastic job trimming the trees at my home. I have wanted to get this job done for a long time and it looks so much better! They were timely, friendly and the price was fair. My neighbors liked them so much that they hired them too. I would absolutely recommend them for any tree work that you need done."
Various Jobs 2022
Various Jobs 2022
Various Jobs 2022
Various Jobs 2022
Various Jobs 2022

+13

Response time6 hrs
Response rate96%
82 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Warner's Outdoor Solutions, Inc.
Warner's Outdoor Solutions, Inc.
4.3(
555
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Trees & Shrubs - Treat, Protect and MaintainTrees & Shrubs - Treat, Protect and Maintain - For Business

Serving Lake Elmo, 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%
436 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Xtreme Tree Team
5.0(
8
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving Lake Elmo, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Pete and the team from Xtreme Tree did a great job removing a dead tree on my property and trimming another that had a lot of dead branches. The team was in and out in less than an hour and left my front yard looking great! I had several companies come out to give me a bid and Xtreme Tree quoted me the best price and was available soonest to do the work."
Tree Removal
Tree Removal
Tree Removal
Tree Removal
Tree Removal

+3

7 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 Lake Elmo, 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%
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Pruning trees is important for several reasons. It improves tree health and strength by removing dead, diseased, or unwanted branches, which in turn encourages new growth and can help treat disease. For fruit trees, proper pruning can lead to a larger and better-quality harvest. Pruning also enhances safety by removing weak limbs that could break and fall, potentially causing injury or property damage, especially during storms. Beyond these functional benefits, pruning can also improve a tree's appearance. To ensure pruning is done correctly for the tree's long-term health, consider hiring a professional.

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.

In general, trees should be planted no closer than 15 to 20 feet from your foundation. For larger trees with far-reaching roots like maples, oaks, or poplars, a good guide is to plant as many feet from your home as the tree’s height is expected to reach at maturity. Some trees, like elms and willows, should only be planted far from where their roots may encounter sewer or water lines.

Unfortunately, palm tree stumps are one of the most difficult types to remove due to how their roots grow. Unlike other trees, palm tree roots grow horizontally and vertically. Palm tree roots grow as deep as three feet into the ground, although soil and growing conditions could mean they go as far as 50 inches into the earth. 

If you want to be able to repurpose the grass in the area where you removed a stump later, you’ll have to dig quite deep—and perhaps wide—to trim away all the roots.

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.

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