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Avatar for Midwest Tree Surgeons LLC
Midwest Tree Surgeons LLC
4.8(
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Serving Des Peres, MO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Midwest Tree Surgeons LLC did an unbelievable job, best priced quote and they were able to do it 48 hrs after accepting the quote. They trimmed the entire oak tree and took down a cypress tree that was in front of the oak at street level. They will definitely be the first one I call with any future tree workâ ¦unbelievable l! The professionalism and friendliness of the staff is second to none!"
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Oak Removal
Olive Blvd
After deadwood removal
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+26

Response time4 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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A&M Tree Services, LLC
4.8(
180
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Serving Des Peres, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Marissa responded very quickly to my request for an estimate. She explained the work to be done to trim and shape 3 trees in my front yard. Marissa emailed me the morning of the day scheduled for the work me know they would arrive late because of an equipment problem at an earlier job. The crew did an excellent job of trimming the trees away from my house and checked with me to make sure I was satisfied. They thoroughly cleaned up all the branches and debris before they left. I've received compliments from neighbors on how the trees look now. I would not hesitate to call A&M Tree Services the next time I need an arborist. ."
A&M Team
A&M Team
A&M Team
A&M
A&M

+47

Response time1 day
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Baumann Tree, LLC
4.5(
80
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Serving Des Peres, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Amazing communication, professionalism, and price. Trained arborists made short work of the job. They artfully worked around dangerous obstacles without incident or delay, taking the extra time to leave the work area cleaner than they found it. I was very impressed. The crew was not at all intimidated by navigating obstacles in the city. I will definitely be calling Baumann again for future jobs."
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 dead tree removal expert
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 Kris getting started
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+85

Response time2 days
33 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Jay's Firewood & Mulch, LLC
4.7(
216
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Serving Des Peres, MO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"The work crew was phenominal. Before they left, they completely cleaned up the yard. Probably better that we would. They are hard workers and very cordial. I wish I had more trees and shrubs to remove!"
Response time9 hrs
Response rate92%
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
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TrueCare Landscaping, LLC
4.9(
291
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Serving Des Peres, MO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired them to trim my hedge, take out some patio ties and remove roots from the old plants. Also, they trimmed the lower branches from my trees. I was very pleased. They arrived on time and did a great job! I highly recommend them."
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Landscaping flowers bed

+203

Response time5 hrs
Response rate93%
58 neighbors recently requested a quote
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STL Tree Services, LLC
4.6(
133
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Serving Des Peres, MO and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The crew who to do our job worked constant to get it done. They took down a huge old elm and a smaller maple. Removed the stump on the elm Clean up was excellent. I can't say enough about how happy I am to have used STL TREE SERVICES LLC. Thank you all so much"
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+113

Response time1 day
Response rate87%
29 neighbors recently requested a quote
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A & M Tree Services LLC
4.9(
9
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Serving Des Peres, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great work. Showed up on time. Team hit the ground running. Due to space considerations and the size of the tree, the crew had to drop the tree manually. They moved yard “stuff” (birdbath , etc.) that might be in the trees path. Very professional. Team constantly raking and picking up debris. When they were done they left a very clean space behind, with no yard divots and only a little sawdust. We had a very large tree, and they had it down and out in four hours. Victor was our contact and he was very professional and explained every step of the process. Highly recommend. We are scheduling A & M for additional tree work in the fall."
Tree removal
Tree removal
Tree removal
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+11

7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Trujillo Gardens, LLC
4.7(
49
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Serving Des Peres, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The team Trujillo Gardens does an excellent job taking care of our lawn and landscaping needs. Our outdoor area has never looked better and we attribute this to the level of care provided by Trujillo Gardens. I would recommend them to anyone looking for excellent customer service at a fair price."
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+389

Response time1 day
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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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.

Finding a reliable arborist starts with researching specialists in your area and checking their licensing and certifications. Use online resources like the Better Business Bureau (BBB) to conduct research on each company. Next, contact the arborist and ask the following questions to see whether they are the right fit for your project:

  • Do you handle or specialize in dealing with the issue I’m having?

  • Are you fully insured?

  • Do you have customer references I can call?

  • Do you have any third-party certifications?

  • What equipment and strategies do you plan to use?

You should not trim an oak tree in the summer. Oak trees are especially susceptible to disease, and open tree wounds are an invitation for beetles that carry tree-killing fungus. If there’s no risk that the oak tree will do damage to your property or hurt someone, it’s best to save the trimming for fall or winter. If you can, seal the wound with latex to prevent fungus from getting inside.

Whether you should remove the roots of a dead tree depends on whether they’re damaging nearby areas. For instance, if the roots continue to grow near sidewalks, driveways, or the foundation of your home, they can cause damage. If you want to plant something else in that spot, removing the roots can make it easier for the new tree or plant to grow.

If you’re taking down a tree that you don’t suspect is affected by disease or pests and it’s nowhere near your home or other structures, then calling in a tree company should work fine. However, anything more involved means an arborist is a better option. These pros have years of experience with tree removal and can safely take down trees located next to structures, and they have the tools, sanitization equipment, and experience to remove sick or dying trees without infecting nearby trees. 

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