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Mad Dog tree services

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Mad Dog tree services

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looking to cut down or trim your trees. I'm here to provide that service to you. No job is too big or small.I have four years of experience with my awesome two man crew.with years of experience almost any job is not too big for us to get the job done within a reasonable time frame!

looking to cut down or trim your trees. I'm here to provide that service to you. No job is too big or small.I have four years of experience with my awesome two man crew.with years of experience almost any job is not too big for us to get the job done within a reasonable time frame!

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Trujillo Tree Service provided quality tree care, we continue to provide tree care maintenance, disease prevention, routine tree pruning, tree trimming, fertilization and much more. We service the Greater Lincoln and all surrounding areas. From the beginning, we have provided excellent tree care and miscellaneous services to our customers. Having happy customers is our number one priority. We are proud to say that those who have entrusted the care of their trees to us give us high recommendations. We strive to create a worthwhile and affordable service. We aren't satisfied until you are. If I can answer your tree care questions, give us a call TODAY!

Trujillo Tree Service provided quality tree care, we continue to provide tree care maintenance, disease prevention, routine tree pruning, tree trimming, fertilization and much more. We service the Greater Lincoln and all surrounding areas. From the beginning, we have provided excellent tree care and miscellaneous services to our customers. Having happy customers is our number one priority. We are proud to say that those who have entrusted the care of their trees to us give us high recommendations. We strive to create a worthwhile and affordable service. We aren't satisfied until you are. If I can answer your tree care questions, give us a call TODAY!

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Tree Service questions, answered by experts

Carefully pruning small roots no thicker than three inches in diameter won’t harm the tree. However, cutting larger roots may impact the tree's stability and nutrient absorption. It's advisable to consult an arborist or tree care professional to evaluate the root's size, the tree's health, and the potential impact of cutting. Proper tree pruning techniques and timing can minimize damage, but larger root removal may necessitate expert guidance to avoid compromising the tree's overall health and stability.

It takes anywhere from three to seven years for a stump to decompose on its own. This timeframe can depend on the kind of tree and your climate. The lower to the ground the stump is, the faster it rots. If you kill a tree stump with salt, boiling water, herbicide, light deprivation, or burning, the tree stump decomposes faster. 

Generally, you should prune around 20% of an apple tree’s growth—and never more than 30%. This means that if you have a severely overgrown tree, it can take a few seasons to prune it back enough to produce the healthiest fruit. 

If you’re dealing with a newly planted or juvenile tree, hold off on pruning beyond the initial shaping. Wait at least a couple of seasons into fruit production since pruning can increase the number of water sprouts and unproductive foliage.

Hiring an arborist costs around $900 on average, with prices ranging from $250 to $2,500 or more, depending on the type of work. Arborists complete a wide variety of jobs related to trees, so the average prices listed below should help you get a rough estimate of what your project will cost:

  • Small tree removal: $300 to $500

  • Large tree removal: $500 to $2,000 or more

  • Tree health assessment: $150

  • Trimming small tree: $75 to $200

  • Trimming large tree: $150 to $400

  • Dealing with invasive species: $150 to $1,000 or more

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.

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