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Small Town Mowing Services

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Small Town Mowing Services

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Customers say: Terrific value
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7 years of experience

Small Town Mowing Services, is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than 3 years of experience serving Lake Preston, SD, and surrounding areas. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!

"The project was done when he said it would be and i like that"

John D on April 2020

Small Town Mowing Services, is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than 3 years of experience serving Lake Preston, SD, and surrounding areas. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!

"The project was done when he said it would be and i like that"

John D on April 2020

C@J Landscape

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C@J Landscape

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C&J Landscape is a business ran by two brothers from Iowa. We do various outside jobs for customers. Text us at (641)-990-2958 to book a job today!

C&J Landscape is a business ran by two brothers from Iowa. We do various outside jobs for customers. Text us at (641)-990-2958 to book a job today!

Leaf Removal questions, answered by experts

Epsom salt kills tree stumps by drying out the root system and preventing it from receiving the nutrients and water it needs to live. Over time, the salt dries out the stump, allowing it to rot and break down. You can often dig out the stump once it’s deteriorated or cover the area with soil or mulch to allow the stump to rot away naturally.

You don’t always need a permit to grind a stump, but you might need one depending on your location and the stump’s surroundings. Permits are often needed if the stump is part of a protected tree species, near public areas or utility lines, or close to environmentally sensitive zones like wetlands. Some cities also regulate noise and work hours. Always check local rules before grinding, and contact your city or county office if you're unsure.

Cutting down a dead tree is always strongly advisable. Aside from being an eyesore, a dead tree can be extremely hazardous, especially when it’s near people or structures. Even if the tree isn’t near your home, it can still harbor pests and diseases that can potentially spread to nearby plants and homes.

In the short term, you’ll have a lot of fallen trees to deal with. Tree removal services costs typically start at $200 per tree and increase based on species and size. Then, you’ll have to deal with the loss of trees: That means a loss of shade and a greater risk of rain runoff and erosion. Also, you’ll miss out on the health and aesthetic benefits of having trees on your property, which could even affect the resale value of your home.

That being said, cutting down a tree it’s not always a bad idea. Trees growing too close to rooftops can present fire hazards or debris problems. You may need to remove diseased or dying trees to prevent future issues.

Trees provide many benefits, including shade, habitat for local wildlife, and cleaner air, so it’s always a good idea to try an alternative strategy like crown reduction before you chop one down. But sometimes, cutting down a tree is the only option (like if it’s severely diseased). A licensed arborist can assess the tree and recommend the best course of action.

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