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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

If the tree is very small—under 4 or 5 inches in diameter—and you’re experienced handling a chainsaw, you may be able to cut down the tree on your own, provided there’s plenty of room for it to fall. 

However, felling even small trees can be dangerous, and it’s always advisable to have a spotter on hand. This will help make sure the tree doesn’t fall the wrong way or that branches aren’t about to fall on you while you’re working.

In most cases, hiring a tree surgeon or arborist is very often worth the investment. Arborists have education and certifications that standard tree removal companies usually don’t, leading to overall better and more professional service. Tree removal is safer with an arborist, especially if the tree you’re taking down is diseased or infested. Stump grinding is done to a safe depth that won’t cause your lawn to collapse over time, and other services are all backed by greater experience and expertise. If you want truly expert-level service, opt for an arborist.

Using vinegar to kill tree roots is just one of the clever ways to use vinegar around the house. The method works best when you apply vinegar as directly to the root system as possible. For example, if the old tree roots and stump are currently exposed, drill holes in the tops of the roots and pour undiluted white vinegar into the holes to soak into the plant. Remember that vinegar can kill the surrounding grass and plants should it pour over the edge.

Probably the most cost-efficient way to remove a tree stump is to use Epsom salts, which help accelerate the rotting process making it easier to remove by hand once nature has taken its course. Burning a tree stump doesn’t tend to cost much either, but is a riskier DIY method.

The dormant season between winter and late spring, when all the leaves have fallen off, is the best time of year to cut down a tree. Frozen earth is actually preferable for tree removal because it won’t disturb the surrounding landscape as much as it would if you removed the tree during warmer months.

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