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Barker's All Star Tree Care, LLC
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming+1 more

Serving Lexington, MO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Barker's has an experienced crew, including an arborist, and Steve and his crew (three) always asked me which larger branches I was comfortable or interested in removing. While I wasn't looking for the cheapest job price, it was competitive. Only one minor issue, was filling a hole in the trunk - it seeped out. Update 7-10-2018: the tree trunk hole wouldn't hold the foam filler, ants had infested the three combined tree trunks, so the tree was cut down. The price for the 40 ft maple with three trunks was reasonable; our only concern is the heavy lawn wear from the 4-wheel skid steerer used to haul the big branches and trunk sections from the back yard to the street, so the grass needs to recover. The stump grinding is still pending. Update 9-26-2018: grinding of two tree stumps was completed by Barker's on 8/28/18. Lawn repairs (sod/overseeding and fertilizer applications) have been made by the homeowner in mid-September for areas where tree removal and stump grinding was performed."
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Response time12 hrs
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Marvin Tree and Lawn Service, LLC
5.0(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+3 more

Serving Lexington, MO and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2005

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Emergency services offered

"Marvin and his crew were punctual, professional, did an amazing job on our landscaping. Removed 3 trees and replaced what was needed. He was very patient and worked well with me on ideas and layout. I would highly recommend Marvin’s company to anyone."
Response time7 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by18%of homeowners
National Complete Tree Care, LLC
3.7(
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Stump - Remove+3 more

Serving Lexington, MO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They got a great crew to work with. They showed up when they told me they are gonna show up. They did exactly what I wanted. They had a lot of work to and they are done in a day and never left any mess."
Response time2 days
39 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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Green Thumb tree care
5.0(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Lexington, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Darin and Rex are exceptional young men who both have a work ethic and drive that is phenomenal. The trimming of a birch tree in my front yard was completed in three hours which included a beautiful cleanup. The pricing estimate of the job was very acceptable. What I appreciated the most was that they cared about my property as they completed the task. Highly recommended Green Thumb Tree Care"
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Response time10 hrs
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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A & E Tree
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Lexington, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It is hard for me to believe that we are A&E Tree's first Angie's List Review!  What an honor.  These guys did a fantastic job trimming and pruning our overgrown trees.  They have all the equipment you can imagine.  Erik and his crew were amazing, very friendly and polite.  They were very clean and despite all their hard work, they were phenomenal on the cleanup.  This was a major concern for us as we had seen many other tree services contractors in for the quick buck and left a mess.  The pricing was very competitive.  I would recommend A&# tree for all your tree trimming and tree removal / stump removal without hesitation.
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Stay inside or well away until the storm passes. Don’t go outside to inspect the tree until the weather clears, especially if the tree is on a hill or isolated in a field. Lightning often strikes the same easily-accessed places multiple times, and you could be a new target. If a lightning strike causes a noticeable fire, alert emergency services. When the storm is over, take a closer look to gauge the damage done.

It may not be worth it to rake every leaf in your yard, but it’s necessary to remove the majority of leaves to prevent them from smothering grass growth on your lawn. However, raking leaves isn’t your only option for leaf removal. You can remove leaves easily with a leaf blower or compost or mulch them with your lawn mower to repurpose them to help grow your garden or yard.

Peach trees don’t tend to live as long as other types of trees and crops. They tend to last only about 12 years, and you shouldn’t expect to see a full peach harvest each of those years, either. Young peach trees need a few years to get established before they produce fruit, but you should have plenty of peaches for your pies and cobblers during their mature years, around years four through eight.

There are several methods to hollow out a tree stump, and the best one depends on your tools, experience, and priorities. Common methods include using a chisel and hammer, a chainsaw, or burning.

  • Chisel and Hammer: This is often considered the easiest approach for those with limited tools or experience, though it is the most time-consuming.

  • Chainsaw: Using a chainsaw is the fastest method, but it comes with significant safety risks, especially for inexperienced users.

  • Burning: This can be an effective method, but it is not recommended unless you can first drill holes into the stump. Without holes, the stump will be difficult to light and may not burn completely through.

A power drill with at least a ⅜-inch diameter bit can make the job quicker and easier, regardless of the primary method. While you can use a chisel or chainsaw without a drill, it will require more time and effort. Always wear protective goggles and thick gloves, as splinters are an inevitable risk.

The felling notch you make before you make the final cut will determine which way the tree will fall. The cut will be in a wedge or triangle, and the tree will fall from the highest point of the triangle. You can use this, as well as the process described above, to estimate where a tree will fall. 

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