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Barker's All Star Tree Care, LLC
4.9(
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Serving Odessa, 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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KC Tree Specialist
4.5(
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Serving Odessa, MO and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"This team was committed to doing a wonderful job. I believe they went above and beyond in service and keeping their word. My yard looks amazing!! I will definitely use them again and refer anyone that is in need of tree services to contact them!!"
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Response time9 hrs
33 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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H2 Tree Care
5.0(
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Serving Odessa, MO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The entire team worked tirelessly to get the job done and make everything look great. Mr. Hill and Mr. Brook really listened to what we wanted and checked in with us to make sure the work was satisfactory. Mr. Brook was out there with his team working. Thereâ s peace of mind when we knew Mr. Hill or Mr. Brooks would always be onsite making sure everything was safe and going smoothly. Itâ s hard finding a trustworthy tree company thatâ s courteous, kind, knowledgeable and goes out of their way to make sure the jobâ s done right the first time. We will definitely be calling them again since they do more than just tree and brush work. We also will be using their services to maintain the health of our new and old trees. Also, when they talk to you they treat you like an equal and with respect. After living here for over 12 years, this is the best experience weâ ve had with a tree service. Iâ m so glad we found them through their door flier! They also do veteran discounts as well as employee veterans and all-around good hard-working guys!"
Tree removal near house
Response time1 day
Response rate97%
78 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Marvin Tree and Lawn Service, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Odessa, MO and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2005

Free estimates

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 by20%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Pruning trees during the summer can be a bad idea because the new growth will take place during the hottest months of the year, which can stress your tree out. Similarly, pruning during the early fall can be a bad idea, too, because you’d be stimulating new growth when most trees are aiming to go dormant. 

Pruning recommendations will vary by the type of tree, but generally, waiting until winter to prune your trees is a good idea.

Most experts recommend removing a tree that has sustained more than 25% loss in the limbs, trunk, or circumference of the bark. Doing an initial trimming of damaged and dangling branches, but then waiting a few days of monitoring to decide how much more you might need to cut can help you better assess the total damage to the tree. However, consulting a tree maintenance pro to make this determination the best course of action before removing a tree.

You can shape a cherry tree by trimming vertical branches, dense branches, and intersecting branches. Your personal aesthetic comes into play, as well. If you want to simply thin and shape the tree, you can get away with trimming the aforementioned parts of your cherry tree. If you want to shorten branches, however, consider thinning cuts, which alter the length of the branches while encouraging light penetration, new buds and shoots, and a structurally-sound shape.

If tree branches cross well into your property line, in many cases, these branches become part of your property, and you can trim them up until your neighbor’s property line. However, this issue will vary based on local ordinances, so you should do your research before making any decisions. Better yet, speak with your neighbor about how to handle any tree issues. 

If you don’t mind the branches, you can leave them be, but if they’re becoming a hazard, it’s definitely worth having a conversation.

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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