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Avatar for Grass Hunters Lawn and Tree Service LLC
Grass Hunters Lawn and Tree Service LLC
5.0(
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree TrimmingTree Removal+3 more

Serving California, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Outstanding work! They removed a tree that required serious precision. They went the extra mile with cleanup too."
Response time2 days
Response rate87%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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River View Construction
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree Stump - Remove - For Business

Serving California, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Great work and great customer service! The price was very fair and economical too. I felt the entire time that I was being treated honestly. Dale also was a great communicator to hear what I was wanting, and also to suggest options that I might not have known about. All of his suggestions were always intended for a great final product that all of us would be happy with.. I learned about Daleâ s quality work for another personâ s large retaining wall project that was impressive and beautiful. My project was smallâ ¦but still turned out beautiful too. Also involved were removal of 4 huge tree stumps. That work was also done skillfully and the holes filled and ground surface properly cleaned. Dale does a lot of other types of work, and we would be very glad to select Dale for any service he provides. I highly recommend!"
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+10

Response time12 hrs
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Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Water Boyz
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Trees & Shrubs - Treat, Protect and MaintainTrees & Shrubs - Treat, Protect and Maintain - For Business

Serving California, MO and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They were always punctual, worked hard, and were careful with details, and were very good to work with. We are very satisfied with their work, and now have a beautiful deck."
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Motion Mulching Landscaping LLC
5.0(
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Trimming

Serving California, MO and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"William has been taking care of my lawn for over a year now and does a fantastic job. I highly recommend him for your lawncare needs."
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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.

We recommend removing the stump, and grinding is a popular way to do it. You can also dig out small stumps or stumps that have fully decayed instead of grinding them. However, don’t try using acids or fire for killing a tree stump, which is a fire hazard and illegal in many areas.

Leaving the stump alone invites eventual problems, including attracting termites, mold, and fungi.

Getting a tree pro with the right experience can be the difference between your transplanted tree surviving or not. When hiring a local tree transplanting and removal service, follow up on references, check their portfolio, ask for a breakdown of the costs, and get proof of liability and workers’ compensation insurance. 

Also, look for companies certified by the International Society of Arboriculture or registered with the Tree Care Industry Association and make sure they have an appropriate state or city license.

Whether tree roots will continue to grow after a tree has been cut down depends on the species. Some tree roots will eventually die because they can no longer get nutrients through photosynthesis. However, other species that reproduce through root sprouts can continue to grow and produce new sprouts for seven years or more. For example, the roots of elms, ficus, and willows tend to regrow aggressively, while the roots of pines, oaks, and maples will typically die. To determine if a root system is still active, look for new sprouts on the old trunk, stump, or any exposed roots.

Once you confirm a tree is dead, you should remove it. Dead trees eventually fall, and larger trees in particular can cause damage to rooftops, fencing, flowers, and other objects. As we mentioned, letting decayed wood stay in your yard also invites risks to the surrounding landscaping and vegetation.

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