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Big Oaks Tree Service LLC
4.8(
27
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming+1 more

Serving Monroe City, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Robert is a very pleasant person to deal with. He's polite & Professional. The crew itself I can't say enough. They were great and very knowledgeable about the job. They worked carefully around some very tight spots. Great Price for what I considered a hard job. I'll hire them again if I need more trees cut and trimmed."
Response time7 hrs
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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ProCare Tree Service
5.0(
13
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming+1 more

Serving Monroe City, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Very polite. Willing to listen to what you want. Done the work in a timely manner. Very respectful to your property. It was a 5 star experience. I will call them again for any other work I need to have done."
Pin Oak- full trim
Pin Oak- full trim
Response time2 days
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Arborists FAQs, answered by experts

You can use herbicides to prevent roots from growing without killing the tree itself, however they must be used with caution. Systemic herbicides are absorbed by the root and can kill off problematic roots. However, herbicides can sometimes negatively impact nearby plants, so the solution is best used sparingly.

Yes, you can prune a palm tree with a chainsaw, but a chainsaw is overkill for a job like this. You risk damaging the tree if you make a bad cut. More commonly, you’ll need pruning shears or a serrated knife to trim a palm tree, or you can use a specialized pruning saw instead of a chainsaw.

Planting trees far enough from your foundation will protect your home from root damage, but if you’re dealing with existing trees, you can still guard against roots. Root barriers form a physical boundary that will prevent roots from encroaching on your foundation and can help save you from expensive foundation repair costs.

Most plum trees are pruned into a vase or open wine glass shape. They’ll have a shorter central leader (the trunk) that supports three to four main branches. Of course, this isn't always the case. If you have a European plum tree, you can grow it in a pyramid shape. Let the central leader extend the length of the tree and prune smaller branches to create the pyramid.

Completely topping a plum tree is a risky business. Cut too much, and you’ll kill your tree. That said, you do need to trim the top of your tree to encourage bushy growth, maintain your tree’s vase shape, and limit size. 

A plum tree's central leader (or trunk) should never extend more than 3 feet above the highest branch. When you first plant your tree, cut the central leader so it’s 2 to 3 feet tall. As it grows, cut it back 12 to 20 inches until it reaches its desired height. Never prune more than one-third of the new growth.

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