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Young and Vaughn Tree Service
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Vandalia, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Young & Vaughn were very friendly and professional. The quote was reasonable and fell within budget. The men communicated the steps to take down the large tree and executed as planned. There was a small equipment failure but they were back on track in no time. They are great guys."
Trimmed drive and cut down dead ash trees
Trimmed drive and cut down dead ash trees
Trimmed drive and cut down dead ash trees
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
Arbor Tech Tree Service and Landscape Co 5732899127 - Poetna stranica Facebook
3.9(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+3 more

Serving Vandalia, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They cut four trees for us very professional and when they were done you couldn't even tell that trees were here except for the stumps. Exceptional job, exceptional workers. Thank you"
Response time2 days
Response rate90%
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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GS Outdoor Service's, LLC
4.9(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+2 more

Serving Vandalia, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The service done involved shrubbery and ornamental tree trimming and a clean up of landscaping gone amuck. I did not have any deadline nor did I know exactly what I needed, but I needed help to get some order back to our landscaping. Greg was courteous and knowledgeable explaining not only what he could do but what the various plants/shrubbery/trees needed. He had some nasty weather to work through and the job was finished just before company and Thanksgiving. The work he did made a very noticeable improvement with the landscaping. I was very pleased with the work done and very pleased that Greg was professional and courteous in his approach to this job. I would recommend this service to others in a heartbeat. Our landscaping, although we are in Fall approaching Winter, actually looks like someone cares for it. Thanks GS Outdoor Services."
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Not every arborist climbs trees, but most will do so if that’s the best method for assessing or treating a tree. Arborists have a variety of tree climbing gear and safety equipment to choose from when climbing trees. Consult your local arborist about their tree-climbing plan if your service requires that type of task.

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.

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.

Whether you grind or dig up and remove your tree stump depends on your landscaping goals. Using a stump grinder leaves the root system in place for it to decompose over time, whereas digging up the tree stump removes the roots and the stump. Overall, stump grinding is a far simpler process since you won’t need to deal with the roots. Stump removal will make your yard look like a demolition site, but you’ll have an easier time replanting in the same place as your former tree.

Yes, carefully prune back dead branches—don’t wait for pruning season. This helps keep your maple tree healthy and also helps prevent large branches from falling unexpectedly. Don’t seal the cut branch—trees can naturally take care of these wounds—but be sure to remove any source of fungus or pest infestation to help save the tree.

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