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Central Wisconsin Excavating
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Serving Athens, WI and surrounding areas

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Small jobs welcome

"Central Wisconsin Excavating (CWE) did a fantastic job on our project. They built a solid, well-prepared foundation for our 80,000-bushel grain bin and graded our driveways perfectly to ensure water drains away from our buildings. Their attention to detail, quality of work, and professionalism really stood out. The site was left clean and properly finished, and everything was done right the first time. We’re extremely happy with the results and would highly recommend CWE to anyone needing excavation or site work done right."
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Nohr-Way Tree Service
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Serving Athens, WI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

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Small jobs welcome

"Excellent job on removing a tree that was really close to our house. Super fast service, great communication, and above and beyond in quality."
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Central Wisconsin Excavating
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Serving Athens, WI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

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I'm a firefighter and I decided to add more income and work to my background, so i bought an excavator and took off from there. At company , our company is based on the belief that our customers' needs are of the utmost importance. Our team is committed to meeting those needs. We welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver you the best service. No job is too big or too small for our experienced team. Call today for a quote.\n

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Bear Point LLC
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Serving Athens, WI and surrounding areas

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\nBear Point LLC specializes in land clearing, forestry mulching, brush removal, excavation, grading, and site preparation throughout Wisconsin. We take pride in providing reliable service, honest communication, and quality workmanship on every project. Whether you’re preparing a homesite, clearing trails, reclaiming overgrown property, or improving your land, we’re committed to delivering efficient, cost-effective solutions with a focus on safety and customer satisfaction.

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Jesse N Son Tree Services, LLC
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Serving Athens, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jesse is hard working, reliable for a reasonable price. The quality of his work is excellent and he is insured. He is easy to work with and has a very pleasant personality I would highly recommend him to you for tree removal in the Wausau area! You wonâ t be disappointed!"
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Unfortunately, palm tree stumps are one of the most difficult types to remove due to how their roots grow. Unlike other trees, palm tree roots grow horizontally and vertically. Palm tree roots grow as deep as three feet into the ground, although soil and growing conditions could mean they go as far as 50 inches into the earth. 

If you want to be able to repurpose the grass in the area where you removed a stump later, you’ll have to dig quite deep—and perhaps wide—to trim away all the roots.

A serrated knife will work for cutting off small palm tree fronds, about 1 inch in diameter. For larger fronds, you will need pruning shears. You may also use a pruning saw, and if your palm tree is especially tall, an extended pole saw can help you reach the brown fronds around the trunk.

Since each tree is different, it’s impossible to say how long a dead tree can remain on your property. While it could be days, months, or even years, it’s highly likely that, at some point, the tree will fall. In the meantime, dying or dead trees can become a haven for pests, so it’s best to have them removed sooner rather than later.

You can remove a small tree from your yard if there’s space for the tree to fall, you have the right tools and safety equipment, and you follow a clear plan of action. You’ll just want to follow the steps above carefully, and ideally, you will have experience doing similar tasks. If you have any doubts that you can do this project safely, though, you should hire a pro.

Yes, pruning makes trees stronger because it fosters proper growth, weight distribution, and balance of the crown. By increasing the structural integrity of the tree through pruning, it’s less likely to experience disease, pests, broken limbs, and storm damage. Pruning the right branches and limbs is key to improving a tree’s strength and balance.

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