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Avatar for Grass Hunters Lawn and Tree Service LLC
Grass Hunters Lawn and Tree Service LLC
5.0(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+3 more

Serving Urbana, MO and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Hunter and his crew were great! They took out about eight big trees in one day? Size them all up and hauled them all off too! Showed up when he said he was going to show up. The kid?s got a big heart and a strong back. I would certainly have them do more work for me."
Response time2 days
Response rate87%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for K&S Quality Landscape & Tree Care LLC
K&S Quality Landscape & Tree Care LLC
4.9(
10
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+3 more

Serving Urbana, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"They arrived on time, did the job and cleaned up all the tree branches and leaves, taking them with them. The company owner was a little over anxious in wanting to increase the amount of work they were preforming to get more money for the day. The only real issue was the owner came and went and a limb was dropped on one of my fences, but there was little damage. I would suggest that his employees pick up after themselves, I picked up four water bottles and a big gulp cup scattered around my yard. I recommended this company to my neighbor who also had some work done."
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Witt Tree Service
5.0(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming+1 more

Serving Urbana, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Had a tree that was hanging over the house and was very dangerous. They came out pieced it down never had as much as a limb touch my house. I was extremely impressed they even swept off the roof !!!!!"
Response time9 hrs
Response rate86%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Pruning is an effective way to prevent a diseased branch from infecting the rest of the tree. If the infection isn’t caught early enough and the pathogen has spread to the trunk or the majority of the branches though, it is too late to prune off the affected areas and you’ll likely need to remove the tree.

Once you confirm a tree is dead, you should remove it. Dead trees eventually fall, and larger trees in particular can cause damage to rooftops, fencing, flowers, and other objects. As we mentioned, letting decayed wood stay in your yard also invites risks to the surrounding landscaping and vegetation.

Generally speaking, you’ll want to avoid flush cuts, which are cuts made as extremely close to the trunk or main branch. These cuts can weaken your tree, lower its natural defense mechanisms, and even cause decay. You’ll also want to avoid tree topping, which is the total removal of the leader and upper main branches of a tree. 

Most pros will advise against either of these methods, which is why hiring a pro is often the best choice when it comes to tree trimming.

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.

If it’s your property, then you can plant a tree near power lines, but it’s not the best idea. Any vegetation that grows within 10 feet or so of power lines will fall under the responsibility of the utility company, and they may trim or remove it as necessary. If you do move forward with your plan, try to choose a smaller ornamental tree, plant it as far away from the power lines as you can, and keep it trimmed to avoid future problems.

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