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R&N Land Clearing
4.0(
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Serving Garretson, SD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Large amount of work was needed, and job is about 80% complete. Hard workers that want to do a great job. Very courteous and professional when discussing details. They were willing to rent special equipment to get the work finished."
Response time5 hrs
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Gorilla Lawnservices Inc
4.6(
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Serving Garretson, SD and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Offers commercial services

"Arrived when they said they would. Had two evergreen trees removed. They completed everything including cleanup in a timely matter. The price we agreed on was the price when the project was done. Both gentlemen are very courteous and professional. I will hire them again this fall for some tree trimming that I need done. I could not have asked for anything more from this company."
Response time1 day
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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Action Lawn & Tree Service
4.4(
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Serving Garretson, SD and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The employees were well equipped to remove my tree, they worked fast, and they cleaned up every particle of sawdust."
Tree Pruning & Removal
Winter tree pruning
Winter tree removal
Response time3 days
Response rate91%
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Tree Tech Inc
5.0(
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Serving Garretson, SD and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Tree Tech was extremely prompt in their responses and performed the tree trimming promptly and professionally. I would definitely recommend them."
Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Integrity Services
3.7(
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Serving Garretson, SD and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"They did a very good professional job. I was very satisfied with them. They showed up when they said they would and completed the job to my satisfaction."
Response time11 hrs
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

The amount of time it takes for a tree trunk to rot depends on several factors, including the tree’s size, species, and environmental conditions. It can take anywhere from a few years to several decades for a tree’s trunk to rot. A tree stump, on the other hand, can take up to 10 years to disappear after it’s decayed naturally.

Aside from removing dead or diseased branches, you should prune your trees somewhere between every one and three years. Some people—particularly commercial farmers—prune their apple trees yearly to produce higher yields. This is the best way to promote tree health. That said, the average homeowner can get away with hard-pruning their mature apple tree every other year or every three years. 

If you’re wondering whether you can plant a tree where the stump was removed, know that the soil conditions won’t be ideal, so you should avoid it. The soil beneath the previous tree will likely be depleted of nutrients, plus there may be roots left behind that will seriously hinder the growth of a new tree. Also, if you use salt or other chemical solutions to kill the stump, these can linger in the soil for months or even years and prevent healthy growth. It’s best to choose a different spot that’s at least three feet away for a new tree, or wait at least a year and thoroughly amend the soil before you plant.

The best tools for tree removal include a chainsaw for large trees, an ax for notching and cutting down small trees, and a wedge to help control the direction a tree falls in. A hatchet can be useful for very small trees, but won’t be effective for medium to large trees. 

Some fast-acting products can rot a tree stump in four to six weeks. Keep in mind, these products contain harsh chemicals that may prevent regrowth in the area. Other products, like fertilizer that contains lots of nitrogen, can enhance the process and rot a stump in about a year. (This is compared to the ten years it can take naturally for a stump to rot.)

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