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JP Lawn & Snow Care

517 2nd ST SW
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JP Lawn & Snow Care

517 2nd ST SW
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25 years of experience

We do no Sub-Contracting we do it all. Payment must be maid when done. Deposit may be required on big project's.

We do no Sub-Contracting we do it all. Payment must be maid when done. Deposit may be required on big project's.

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1-man handyman service. Smaller jobs preferred. Can get limited help for larger projects. Payments allowed, job will not be started until 1/2 price is paid. 1/2 down for all estimated projects. Second half at completion of project.

1-man handyman service. Smaller jobs preferred. Can get limited help for larger projects. Payments allowed, job will not be started until 1/2 price is paid. 1/2 down for all estimated projects. Second half at completion of project.

Leaf Removal questions, answered by experts

While plants and trees can grow in tree stumps in nature, it is not recommended in your yard. This is due to soil composition, the possibility of pests and disease, a lack of space for rooting, and moisture availability for the new tree. Instead, hire a stump removal or grinding service to remove it and start fresh in the space.

Whether you should remove the roots of a dead tree depends on whether they’re damaging nearby areas. For instance, if the roots continue to grow near sidewalks, driveways, or the foundation of your home, they can cause damage. If you want to plant something else in that spot, removing the roots can make it easier for the new tree or plant to grow.

You must cut into the ground and around the full circumference of the bush stump to keep it from growing back. If you're concerned about the size of the underground roots or are unable to remove them manually, you can also treat the root ball with an herbicide. Speak with a local landscaper about whether the remaining roots will interfere with your garden plans or threaten to bring the plant back to life.

The felling notch you make before you make the final cut will determine which way the tree will fall. The cut will be in a wedge or triangle, and the tree will fall from the highest point of the triangle. You can use this, as well as the process described above, to estimate where a tree will fall. 

Leaving stumps in place comes with a lot of drawbacks. Along with being unsightly, tree stumps left in the ground can attract pests, rot away in your yard, encourage weed growth, and harm other plants and trees sharing your lawn. In extreme cases, tree stumps and their roots can damage the structure of your home or reduce your property value. 

While it’s tempting to just leave them be, the longer you wait, the more you might regret it.

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