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Melle's Tree Service
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Serving Laurel, MT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

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"Had a large fallen tree branch to remove from our back deck and they worked us into their schedule as fast as possible and did a quick job of total removal."
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Response time1 day
Response rate88%
Recommended by99%of homeowners
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Double Angel Tree Surgery
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Serving Laurel, MT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

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ISA Certified arborist! 20 years of experience tree trimming and removal. No job to big or small.\n\n We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of tree care services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!\n\n

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Jake Boyles
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Serving Laurel, MT and surrounding areas

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​★ INDUSTRIAL-GRADE MAINTENANCE & HANDYMAN SERVICES ★\n​Need a dependable pro who gets things done right the first time? I’ve been a green card maintenance electrician at the mine for 8 years. My rotating schedule gives me wide-open availability for half the year to focus entirely on your projects during my days off.\n​WHAT I DO: Operating as an experienced, unlicensed maintenance pro, I provide top-tier residential and commercial services. I handle general repairs, commercial facility upkeep, fencing, landscaping, and yard care. I can honestly do it all.\n​HAULING & TOOLS: I have a full-size pickup truck ready for hauling, and I easily source or rent any specialized equipment your specific job requires.\n​MY STANDARDS: With my industrial background, I have the technical skills to research and execute unique tasks safely and up to proper standards. I am reliable, arrive on time, and won't leave until you are 100% happy. Let's tackle your to-do list!

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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.

You can remove a small tree from your yard if there’s space for the tree to fall, you have the right tools and safety equipment, and you follow a clear plan of action. You’ll just want to follow the steps above carefully, and ideally, you will have experience doing similar tasks. If you have any doubts that you can do this project safely, though, you should hire a pro.

Unfortunately, palm tree stumps are one of the most difficult types to remove due to how their roots grow. Unlike other trees, palm tree roots grow horizontally and vertically. Palm tree roots grow as deep as three feet into the ground, although soil and growing conditions could mean they go as far as 50 inches into the earth. 

If you want to be able to repurpose the grass in the area where you removed a stump later, you’ll have to dig quite deep—and perhaps wide—to trim away all the roots.

There are several methods to hollow out a tree stump, and the best one depends on your tools, experience, and priorities. Common methods include using a chisel and hammer, a chainsaw, or burning.

  • Chisel and Hammer: This is often considered the easiest approach for those with limited tools or experience, though it is the most time-consuming.

  • Chainsaw: Using a chainsaw is the fastest method, but it comes with significant safety risks, especially for inexperienced users.

  • Burning: This can be an effective method, but it is not recommended unless you can first drill holes into the stump. Without holes, the stump will be difficult to light and may not burn completely through.

A power drill with at least a ⅜-inch diameter bit can make the job quicker and easier, regardless of the primary method. While you can use a chisel or chainsaw without a drill, it will require more time and effort. Always wear protective goggles and thick gloves, as splinters are an inevitable risk.

In the case that a tree is growing directly on your property line, the cost of maintaining the tree is shared and is the property of both owners in common. In this case, all decisions regarding the maintenance of the tree must be made jointly, and both parties must agree on a course of action. You will need to agree with your neighbor about the cutting of any roots before you carry it out, and your neighbor must also consult with you before doing any trimming. Coming to an agreement with your neighbor about any shared trees ahead of necessary trimming and maintenance will make this process much simpler.

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