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Ozark Tree Monkeys
4.7(
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Serving Gainesville, MO and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Owsome job!! Cleaned up tree removal and looks like they we're never there, minus the trees being gone! Very happy and highly recommend!"
Response time8 hrs
Response rate91%
43 neighbors recently requested a quote
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North Central Arkansas Tree Service
4.9(
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Serving Gainesville, MO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent work!!! He knows what he’s doing when it comes to trimming trees. Told him what limbs I wanted gone and he made it happen. Pricing was fair. Cleaned up after the job was finished too. Highly recommend for anyone needing a tree service"
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West Plains
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Arkansas

+10

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
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K.T.B. SOLUTIONS, LLC
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Serving Gainesville, MO and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"David and Tanner did a great job on my deck refurbish!!…. Very honest and dependable. Will definitely use them for future projects."
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French drains

+3

Response time10 hrs
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Down & Dirty Land Clearing LLC
5.0(
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Serving Gainesville, MO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Very professional and friendly. The owner listens to what is wanting to be done and worked with me to get it done. They performed the job as if they were working on their own property and paid attention to detail. The project was done quickly and the price of the project is the best I could find and I would DEFINITELY recommend Down and Dirty Land Clearing for anyone looking to get anything done."
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Resort building

+5

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Morningstar Excavation - Home Facebook
4.9(
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Serving Gainesville, MO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Honest and reliable. I will be using their services in the future as well. Highly recommended. Thank you very much"
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Response time2 days
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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C&M Land Management
5.0(
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Serving Gainesville, MO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We were contacted right away. And within the hour we had our quote. The tree was removed the next morning. They arrived and within 1.5 hours they were done. Great job, and great clean up. I very highly recommend!!"
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Clearing a lot

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Jaspers Excavating
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Serving Gainesville, MO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Ryan cleared about 10 acres for me. He worked tirelessly to get the job done on time. Very good work, honest, dependable and fair. Planning to hire him again this spring for another job."
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Burn pile clean up
Burn pile clean up

+7

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Arborists questions, answered by experts

The fastest ways to remove a tree stump are by grinding it or burning it.

Stump grinding is often the quickest method, with professionals able to chip away a stump and its roots within a single session. You have the option to hire a professional stump removal service or rent a stump grinder to do it yourself. However, it's important to note that these machines can be large, difficult to transport, and dangerous to operate without prior experience. For safety reasons, hiring a local arborist or landscape specialist is often recommended.

Burning is another fast option. Before you begin, check your local burn laws. The process involves drilling holes into the stump, filling them with vegetable oil, and waiting 24 to 48 hours. Afterward, you can add charcoal bricks to the surface and light the fire, which must be attended at all times.

For a more affordable but much slower alternative, you can use potassium nitrate pellets to accelerate the natural decomposition process. This method typically takes four to six months.

On average, tree removal costs around $750, with a typical range between $200 and $2,000. The final price depends on several factors, including the tree's height, trunk diameter, species, and overall health. Accessibility is also a key factor; costs will be higher if the tree is in a hard-to-reach area or located near structures like power lines or your home. Additional costs may apply for services such as stump removal (which can add $100 to $150), log-splitting, debris cleanup, and obtaining necessary permits. It is also customary to tip the professional, usually between $20 and $100.

Tree roots are hearty and complex systems, so they don’t die immediately after the rest of the tree is removed. If you leave the root system in place, it takes anywhere from two to seven years for it to run out of nutrients. It is worth noting, however, that the roots stop growing and expanding after cutting down the rest of the tree.

Pruning can impact cold hardiness—but it’s less about the exact temperature and more about temperature variation. Generally, you don’t want to prune trees when there’s a risk of temperatures suddenly dropping from 50 to 60 degrees Fahrenheit to 0 degrees Fahrenheit or below. A tree is most sensitive until 48 hours after it’s pruned.

The best time to prune Japanese flowering cherry trees depends on where you live and the type of flowering cherry tree. Some trees benefit from being pruned toward the end of winter or early spring, after the last freeze. Meanwhile, other trees do well after blooming, in late spring or early summer. Avoid pruning your flowering cherry tree in the early winter, as this encourages open wounds that can lead to infections or infestations. 

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