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Avatar for Martin Landscaping LLC
Martin Landscaping LLC
4.8(
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Trees & Shrubs - Treat, Protect and MaintainTrees & Shrubs - Treat, Protect and Maintain - For Business

Serving Yelm, WA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"I had Martin Landscaping help me get my backyard in great shape. Im excited and happy with the work provided. I will definitely call him again and recommend to others He was on time. Never late, infact a day early for the job. Thanks again."
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Response time1 day
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Highlander Logging, Inc.
4.7(
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Tree Removal

Serving Yelm, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mike and his team at Highlander Tree Service recently removed a maple tree from a steep incline location. From the beginning of communication with Mike, he was friendly, knowledgeable and very efficient with immediate cost information. He not only quoted the price, but offered to do other helpful tasks with a willingness that is so refreshing. Mike and Nick worked this process with skill and such carefulness in the surrounding area and also the clean-up process was impeccable. I highly recommend their service and work ethics. Thank you, Highlander Logging and Tree Service!"
Response time3 hrs
Response rate99%
64 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Eagles Stump Grinding
5.0(
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Tree Stump - Remove

Serving Yelm, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Hired kip to removed ugly tree roots in my back yard. He arrived on time and did a beautiful job done. He is fair, fast, honest, reliable, friendly, and professional. I couldnâ  t be happier with his service and highly recommend it."
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Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Crazyviking Tree Service, LLC
4.8(
6
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving Yelm, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I had a dead tree that needed to be removed. Due to the location and accessability, I was concerned that having the tree removed would damage our landscaping. Crazyviking came out, surveyed the area, explained, step by step, how he would remove tree, how long it would take and assured me that he would do his best to protect the surrounding areas. We set a date for 2 days later, he arrived, removed the tree exactly like he said he would, chopped and stacked the fallen tree into pieces that I could burn in my fire pit. I highly recommend Crazyviking and I will call them if, in the future, I need help with any of our trees"
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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RISE N GRIND STUMP GRINDING
5.0(
4
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree Stump - Remove - For Business

Serving Yelm, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had a great experience working with Greg for some stump grinding and highly recommend his company. His communication was excellent right from the start, and he was incredibly flexible when I asked to add another piece to the job at the last minute. What really impressed me was the care he took with safety and property protection. He put up solid barriers around the workspace so flying debris wouldn't be an issue. His pricing is very fair, and his cleanup was top-notch—he restored the area to its pre-job condition and honestly left it looking even better than before he started. Total professional, and I'd absolutely hire him again."
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Response time4 hrs
Response rate100%
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

If you’re taking down a tree that you don’t suspect is affected by disease or pests and it’s nowhere near your home or other structures, then calling in a tree company should work fine. However, anything more involved means an arborist is a better option. These pros have years of experience with tree removal and can safely take down trees located next to structures, and they have the tools, sanitization equipment, and experience to remove sick or dying trees without infecting nearby trees. 

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.

We recommend removing the stump, and grinding is a popular way to do it. You can also dig out small stumps or stumps that have fully decayed instead of grinding them. However, don’t try using acids or fire for killing a tree stump, which is a fire hazard and illegal in many areas.

Leaving the stump alone invites eventual problems, including attracting termites, mold, and fungi.

Poison oak is similar to poison ivy in that it's in the same family of plants. Poison oak is identifiable by its rounded-off leaves and hairy leaf texture. Tree-climbing varieties live primarily in western states while low-growing poison oak bushes occupy the eastern states. Treat poison oak like poison ivy to get rid of it permanently.

Yes, you can hire professionals to move a tree. Arborists and tree transplanting companies specialize in this type of work and use equipment like hydraulic tree spades to safely extract and relocate trees with their root balls intact. Since tree moving is a complex process, especially for larger trees, it’s best left to experts who understand how to protect the tree’s health and ensure the safety of everyone involved.

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