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Avatar for Bues Tree Care, LLC
Bues Tree Care, LLC
4.9(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming+1 more

Serving Long Prairie, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Josh was very clear about what he would/could do to keep our old, overgrown tree healthy and safe for our backyard. He arrived, did the trim work plus a fabulous clean up job, all at a reasonable price. Thanks Josh!! Bonnie Quinn Natalie Bolling Matt Wagner"
Ash removal
Ash removal
Ash removal
Ash removal
Ash removal

+10

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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J&K Tree Service
4.8(
19
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Tree RemovalTree Trimming

Serving Long Prairie, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Hired Scott and his crew to remove a couple of large trees and stumps, as well as a number of bushes and shrubs. Their work was outstanding. Absolutely no damage to the yard, they completed the job on time, the price was competitive and when they left there wasn't a single branch other debris anywhere. Great guys who I would definitely hire again."
Threes
Threes
Threes
Threes
Threes

+6

Response time9 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

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.

The average lifespan of an oak tree is 100 to 300 years, so long as it isn’t impacted by diseases like sudden oak death. Some species will last shorter or longer, depending on where you live.

It takes anywhere from three to seven years for a stump to decompose on its own. This timeframe can depend on the kind of tree and your climate. The lower to the ground the stump is, the faster it rots. If you kill a tree stump with salt, boiling water, herbicide, light deprivation, or burning, the tree stump decomposes faster. 

If it’s your property, then you can plant a tree near power lines, but it’s not the best idea. Any vegetation that grows within 10 feet or so of power lines will fall under the responsibility of the utility company, and they may trim or remove it as necessary. If you do move forward with your plan, try to choose a smaller ornamental tree, plant it as far away from the power lines as you can, and keep it trimmed to avoid future problems.

Dutch elm disease can’t harm humans. In fact, according to Cal Fire, bark beetles aren’t even typically dangerous to trees unless that tree is already weakened. The problem comes when Dutch elm disease kills a tree. That tree is more at risk of falling and catching fire, which can pose a serious threat.

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