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Boe's Tree Care, LLC
4.7(
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Serving Mekinock, ND and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

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Emergency services offered

"We hired John and his team to remove and trim trees and grind stumps in our back yard. They were timely, friendly and courteous. In the end, they left our yard looking better than they found it. I would highly recommend this company!"
Tree Transplanting Job
Tree Transplanting Job
Tree Transplanting Job
Tree Transplanting Job
Tree Trimming

+18

Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Complete Detail
4.9(
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Serving Mekinock, ND and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

"They go above and beyond. They have done two different projects and they did great. They stick to the price they give you. Couldn't be happier with their work."
Small Drywall project
Small Drywall project
Small Drywall project
Small Drywall project
Small Drywall project

+84

Response time12 hrs
Response rate100%
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

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.

Generally, you’ll want to avoid pruning more than 25% of the tree’s canopy at one time. While pruning your tree is important, it’s possible to do it too often or to go too far. Again, this is why hiring a tree trimming pro to do the work is wise. However, if you do decide to DIY, going slow and trimming gradually is the name of the game.

The best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

Pruning can impact cold hardiness—but it’s less about the exact temperature and more about temperature variation. Generally, you don’t want to prune trees when there’s a risk of temperatures suddenly dropping from 50 to 60 degrees Fahrenheit to 0 degrees Fahrenheit or below. A tree is most sensitive until 48 hours after it’s pruned.

You should plant trees at least 15 to 20 feet away from your house, and more if the tree will grow large and spread its limbs. Trees pose several dangers to houses when planted too close. They can litter the roof with leaves and branches, create fire hazards, make a ladder for larger pests, and even damage the foundation as their roots grow.

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