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Holistic Landscaping Of Montana, LLC
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Serving Plains, MT and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Ayron helped us find some mature river birch trees that we planted in the fall. He also did a fall prep for our backyard. They did a great job, were quick and affordable."
Patio Close Up
Patio
Flowerbed
Plant Beds
Plant Bed

+6

Response time7 hrs
Response rate98%
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Cates Tree Services
5.0(
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Serving Plains, MT and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"If you arelooking for the best of the best in tree services, look no further than Cates Tree Service! Mason is incredibly skilled and knowledgeable, handling everything from tree trimming to complete removals with ease. What impressed me most was his attention to detail and commitment to safety. Mason left my yard spotless and even cleaner than it was before he came. Mason was friendly and professional, making the whole process smooth and stress-free. I can't recommend Cates Tree Service enough! If you want high quality service with a personal touch, this is the company to call."
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Corrigan Job
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Climb
Pruning

+2

Response time20 mins
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Crop Top Trees LLC
4.8(
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Serving Plains, MT and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Dealing with Devin was a very positive experience. He came to give an estimate on tree removal the same day I called him. Two days later, he arrived with his equipment and completed the job. He worked efficiently and cleaned up the job site very nicely. Devin’s fees are more than reasonable! He’s a friendly, congenial young man. I would definitely hire him again!!"
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Tree Service Project
Fun times up high!
4 large Poplars fully removed
Tree Service Project

+36

Response time2 days
Response rate97%
Recommended by62%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Yes, it’s possible to overwater a newly-planted tree. Daily watering is great for the first few weeks, but it’s important not to go overboard. Excessive watering can lead to various problems, including root rot, fungal diseases, and a lack of root development.

Ideally, you’ll have a good enough relationship with your neighbors that you can kindly mention this task in regular conversation. However, every neighbor (and neighborhood) is different. Your best bet will always be to ask directly and nicely, offering to contribute to the tree trimming efforts if you’d like. However, if you are bothered by the tree and your neighbor is unwilling to cut it, you can involve the help of the homeowners’ association or local authorities, if applicable.

In some states and municipalities, you will need a permit to remove a tree on your property. In many cases where permits are required, a tree must reach a maximum height before a permit is required to remove it. You can either ask your local building department or a tree removal professional if you’ll need a permit. If you do, you can expect to pay between $50 and $150 for the permit alone. Your tree removal company should pull the permit for you and include the permit fee in your total.

In general, trees should be planted no closer than 15 to 20 feet from your foundation. For larger trees with far-reaching roots like maples, oaks, or poplars, a good guide is to plant as many feet from your home as the tree’s height is expected to reach at maturity. Some trees, like elms and willows, should only be planted far from where their roots may encounter sewer or water lines.

Lightning can cause massive damage, fires, and openings for other threats like bugs or fungal diseases. Barring any large fires or explosions, it’s difficult to tell how much damage a lightning strike has done until after a thorough inspection. Contact local authorities immediately if lightning strikes a tree in your yard and it causes a fire or explosion.

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