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Avatar for JL Absolute Tree Service
JL Absolute Tree Service
4.9(
72
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Tree TrimmingTree Removal

Serving Pleasant Hill, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"thoroughly impressed with their services. They were most affordable and did more than expected they would do. I will definitely call them again to do other work for me in the future. I recommend them to anyone looking to get their trees trimmed or removed. Thank you so much!"
Response time6 hrs
Response rate97%
55 neighbors recently requested a quote
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A & R Tree Service and Landscaping
5.0(
15
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Tree TrimmingTree Trimming - For Business

Serving Pleasant Hill, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I used A&R for a good sized tree trimming project at my house. I needed climbers in an area that was not easy to access with heavy equipment. Armando and his crew were responsive, respectful of my property and the surrounding structures. They were on time and on budget. They cleaned up after the work was done, and did an excellent job with what I needed done. I would 100% use them again! Armando was professional, and you could tell he takes pride in his work."
Response time2 days
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
K C Tree Specialists
4.7(
22
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+5 more

Serving Pleasant Hill, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They removed a huge oak that was looming near our house, making a surgical cut that preserved the viable part of the tree and protected neighboring trees that would have been destroyed if the oak had fallen. They also removed a smaller tree that was dying. They repaired dents in the yard and raked up all the debris. The team was efficient, courteous, and well-equipped--one of the hardest working crews we have employed."
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Response time3 days
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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K&S Quality Landscape & Tree Care LLC
4.9(
9
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+3 more

Serving Pleasant Hill, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"I hired them to remove a hanging tree branch tangled in power lines and while they were there to get the debris pile out of my yard. They had a low bid and they were able to get to me the same day! They told me they also do landscaping. I’ll probably be hiring them again in the future. Oh, and they didn’t just get the debris pile, they raked all the sticks up from the whole yard!"
60 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Davidson Lawn and Landscape
5.0(
15
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving Pleasant Hill, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Cade did a great job! He was 15 minutes early and finished the job in less time than I expected. He had all the right equipment to complete the landscaping project. It was a great value and Iâ ll definitely hire him to do future projects."
Response time8 hrs
24 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by60%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Yes, pruning makes trees stronger because it fosters proper growth, weight distribution, and balance of the crown. By increasing the structural integrity of the tree through pruning, it’s less likely to experience disease, pests, broken limbs, and storm damage. Pruning the right branches and limbs is key to improving a tree’s strength and balance.

A general rule is that trees need 10 gallons of water for each inch of the tree’s diameter. For large trees, that can amount to approximately 160 gallons of water or more. Watering big trees to this extent can take quite a bit of time using a hose. For this reason, you may consider installing a soaker hose or sprinkler system to make the job easier.  

While there is a lot of debate about whether boiling water is strong enough to kill tree roots, it is not best to remove the roots from large, old trees. You may be able to weaken young roots enough to remove them manually, but boiling water will likely not do the trick for large root systems.

It depends. Smaller, younger trees take longer to mature, but they're more resilient, their roots don't get as damaged during transplanting, and they recover faster. Plus, they're much more affordable to plant, and it's possible to DIY the planting. 

On the other hand, mature trees produce fruit faster and provide more shade and privacy immediately. Ideally, a small or medium tree is the better choice if you can wait a few years for it to mature. But if you need immediate maturity, a larger tree is the only option.

A few signs a tree may be dead is if the leaves are dead and there are no signs of new blooms. You can also perform a scratch test on some of the branches to check the condition of the cambium layer beneath the bark.

If it is green, it is still alive, but if several are dry, brittle, and brown, the tree may be dying or dead. Always consult an arborist before assuming your tree is dead because you may be able to save it.

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