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Avatar for Hilts Tree Service, LLC
Hilts Tree Service, LLC
4.9(
49
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Stump - Remove+3 more

Serving Madison, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The job was done professionally. They had very little room to work with but we're able to get the job done without damaging anything. I would like to thank all of them for the hard work they put in to get that tree down. I would recommend them to anybody that needs any kind of tree service done."
Tree removal/trimming
Tree removal/trimming
Tree removal/trimming
Tree removal/trimming
Tree removal/trimming

+87

Response time10 hrs
Response rate97%
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Brancato Stump Grinding
5.0(
8
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree Stump - Remove - For Business

Serving Madison, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"My experience with Brancatos Stump Grinding was awesome. The owner was able to fit me into his schedule almost immediately and when he showed up he was very professional and made our yard look amazing with all the stumps he ground. 10/10 would recommend."
Before and Afters
Before and Afters
Stump grinding
Response time2 hrs
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by37%of homeowners
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AJM LAND PROS LLC
5.0(
5
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Tree Stump - Remove

Serving Madison, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"I needed a full landscaping overhaul and after vetting three companies, I chose AJM Land Pros. Their pricing was fair, the owner was punctual every time, and it was obvious he genuinely cares about his customers. The results exceeded my expectations, and I’ll definitely be using them again for future projects"
25 neighbors recently requested a quote
Hometown Landscaping & Excavating
5.0(
6
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Madison, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The service received was wonderful. The price was great, the crew was prompt and professional and the job was completed exceeding my expectations. It looks great. I am a very happy customer who would highly recommend this company to anyone looking for tree service or landscaping to be completed."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

While palm trees can bring aesthetic appeal to your yard, they have a couple of drawbacks. The main disadvantage is that many types require warm climates, so if you live in a cold region, you need to ensure you pick a palm that can withstand the freezing temperatures. Another downside is that maintenance can be difficult because of their height, which means you will need to pay a pro to prune the tree as needed.

The safest way to cut down a tree is to make sure you’re completely prepared and have done all the necessary safety checks, including double-checking your equipment is in good working order, you have plenty of clearance to fell the tree, you’re wearing all the safety gear, and you have a partner to help you (who should also be wearing safety gear). 

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.

You should avoid cutting off the top of mature cherry trees. This process is called tree topping, and it’s not recommended for cherry trees—or any trees, for that matter. Tree topping removes between one-third to half of the length of the tree trunk, resulting in structurally unsound, fruitless suckers. The only exception is for saplings. Young pie, sour, and tart cherry trees that are over 30 inches tall in the fall or winter before the tree blooms can benefit from heading cuts.

It is possible to burn out a tree stump if it is dried out and in an area of your property with a large buffer. Drill holes in the stump and dig around the base so it burns more easily. Then, build a small campfire on top using kindling and firewood. You’ll need enough to keep the fire going for many hours to completely burn out the stump, especially if it’s large. 

Monitor the fire closely to ensure it doesn’t spread, and have a hose on hand if it starts to get out of control. When the fire is out, break apart the burned stump and dig out what’s left of it.  

If this sounds like a good option, learn more about how to burn a tree stump before attempting it, as it does come with risks.

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