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Avatar for Leo's Landscaping
Leo's Landscaping
4.6(
106
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Serving Columbus, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had a large Ash tree and several large bushes cut down with all wood and stumps removed. Leo's was punctual, expedient -all work done within 3 hours, with lawn area cleaned up! They filled the stump holes and replaced the landscaping rock. Leo's is very professional. I highly recommend and will use their service in the future."
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+86

Response time7 hrs
Response rate89%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Extreme Lawns
5.0(
28
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Serving Columbus, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We are very pleased with the landscape repairs and sod installation completed by Extreme Lawns. work was completed as promised and for a reasonable price. Brad even went the extra mile to ensure our new sod was monitored and watered while we were away for a short period of time right after installation."
Response time11 hrs
Response rate85%
29 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Central Wisconsin Excavating
5.0(
12
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Serving Columbus, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

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."
Pond project
Pond project
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ANGRY BEAVER STUMP REMOVAL LLC
5.0(
6
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Serving Columbus, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"He did a great job! We had Six huge stumps on a hill With the cable TV wire buried among the stumps. He was very careful to not hit the wires, yet very thorough in getting out all of the necessary stump material. He took away all of the debris and filled in all of the holes with dirt."
Huge Oak Tree Stump
Stump Grinder
Huge Oak Tree Stump
Bobcat 753 - also have bucket and grapple
Large ash tree

+9

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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A+ Tree & Arborists LLC
5.0(
1
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Serving Columbus, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

"We have used A+ Lawn Care for a number of years. Was thrilled when they added the tree and arborist services. They showed up today to 'clean up' the sucker growth on 2 very large Honey Locust, a crab apple and a cluster of mulberry trees. As always the crew that showed up, were prepared to work, did their work, cleaned up after themselves. In this case, I reminded them we had concrete decorative curbing around 3 of the 4 trees. Installed by A+ Lawn Care but buried in the snow. They carefully cleaned the snow off the curbing so they knew where it was. No damage done. We weren't so lucky with another tree company - and there was no snow then. Our experience with A+ Lawn Care and now A+ Tree & Arborist were great. I have recommended A+ Lawn Care a number of times and will do the same for A+ Tree & Arborist"
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Canopy Tree Care
4.4(
24
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Serving Columbus, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

"They carefully removed a tree limb that had fallen onto our neighbor's shed, which--thanks to Mother Nature and Canopy's diligence--did no damage to the shed. They then removed the dead tree and ground out the stump. They cut down quite a bit of the dead tree into firewood for us. They also consulted on what to replace the dead tree with so we didn't lose shade or green, and advised us on an elm tree. Clean up was thorough despite the size of the job. I highly recommend Canopy.
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Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

The best time to cut down a tree is during its dormant season, typically in winter or early spring, after all the leaves have fallen. Removing a tree during this period is advantageous for several reasons. Frozen ground helps secure the tree stump, protects the surrounding landscape from damage, and reduces the risk of the tree falling in an unintended direction. With the leaves gone, there is less risk of the tree's foliage getting tangled with other trees. Additionally, since this is often a slower season for tree services, you may be able to hire a professional at a lower rate. This dormant period is also the best time for tree trimming.

Yes, cutting a tree's roots can cause it to fall, particularly if major support roots are severed. In extreme cases, trimming roots can affect the tree's structure and stability. Many crucial roots are located just below the soil's surface. If you make severe cuts to roots more than 2 inches in diameter, you risk impacting the tree's water flow and its ability to withstand severe winds or storms. Even cutting roots less than half an inch in diameter under or outside the tree's canopy can cut off its water supply, causing it to decline, die, and eventually topple.

Professionals use assessments, strategic cuts, specialized equipment, and safety measures to ensure healthy growth or the safe removal of trees or shrubs.

Trees are beneficial to the environment and wildlife. If you have an old tree, but it’s healthy, it may be best to avoid cutting it down. However, if it’s showing signs of bug infestation, disease, or is potentially hazardous, then you should contact a tree removal company to cut it down. 

If you are unsure whether you should have it removed or not, then speak with an arborist to determine what is best.

If you aren’t sure what you’re doing, be very careful when cutting mature tree roots (roots larger than 2 inches). Root cutting and pruning can affect both a tree’s stability and its ability to nourish itself. Issues during root cutting can result in damage or injury. 

It’s recommended you call in a pro to help, unless it’s a very small tree and you aren’t worried about the prospect of losing the tree.

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