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Shanes Tree Service
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Serving Milan, MO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

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Emergency services offered

"I needed 2 trees cut down because I was concerned they would fall on my house or the neighbors. He was on time, was very calm and patient with one of my neighbors. The trees were cut down and all the debris cleaned up. He even cut up the large tree that was still lying in my yard and stacked the logs. He and his crew were great and I would highly recommend him!"
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Response time1 day
Response rate92%
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Tree Squirrel Tree Service
4.9(
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Serving Milan, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Jared knows what he's doing and he did a great job dropping the limbs and trees in the yard. Appreciated a great job done at a great price too. Would recommend to friends and have."
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Response time4 hrs
Response rate89%
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Elite Handyman Services - Home Facebook
5.0(
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Serving Milan, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Emergency services offered

"The first time I called him, Jim showed up in 20 minutes on a Sunday afternoon! He came to unplug the sink due to a clogged garbage disposal, which only took about 10 minutes. Since he charged by the hour, he actually asked if there was anything else he could do! I've never had any other contractor ever offer that. After that day, I had him come back to take out the garbage disposal completely and install a new sink. Jim does a beautiful job and is an extremely efficient worker. He wastes no time and can truly do it all when it comes to handywork. He is super personable and an all-around nice guy."
Response time10 mins
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Apex lawn and outdoor solutions LLC
New to Angi

Serving Milan, MO and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Apex Tree Care provides professional tree trimming, tree removal, storm cleanup, brush clearing, shrub trimming, and emergency tree services across Missouri. We focus on safe, reliable work with attention to detail and customer satisfaction on every job. Whether you need hazardous limbs removed, overgrown trees shaped up, or full property cleanup, our crew has the equipment and experience to get it done right. We offer fast response times, honest pricing, and free estimates. From residential yards to larger properties, Apex Tree Care is committed to quality workmanship and dependable service you can trust. Call or message today to get your property cleaned up and looking its best.

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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.

It will take you anywhere from 15 minutes to two hours per tree stump to grind and remove the stump from the ground. The larger the size, the longer it will take to remove the stump. Also, keep in mind that rocky soil may require local excavation services to loosen up large boulders before you can begin to remove the tree stump.

It can be bad to leave a dead stump in the ground. A stump becomes a hefty piece of dead wood in time and eventually (especially with the help of rain) starts to rot. That makes it a locus point for diseases and pesky insects, as well as a bit of an eyesore. It’s best to remove a tree stump completely before it starts to decay, especially before it starts to fall apart. If the tree was removed because of disease, it’s even more important to fully remove the stump if possible.

A pro can guide you on the alternatives to tree topping depending on the specific issues within your trees. For example, if you’re dealing with breakage and cracks in your tree, they may suggest canopy reduction, which removes less than 25% of the tree’s limbs. If you’re dealing with lesser damage, some intentional pruning may be all you need. If you’re looking to get a clearer view through your tree, the pro may also try windowing or skirting your tree.

The best time to trim trees is in late fall through winter when the tree has slowed its growing for the year. Cold weather stops insects and fungal growth from attacking a new tree wound. Summer and fall are considered the worst times to trim trees, but it’s permissible in certain scenarios, such as tree disease, damaged branches, or small, aesthetic cuts.

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