"Ben was very nice to work with. The crew did a great clean up in my yard and the neighbors to make sure I was happy. Because they placed plywood down on the lawn first my grass did not get tore up. I was very happy with AA Affordable Tree Service"
"They did a great job. The work was done in a timely manner and was very reasonably priced. I would definitely recommend working with Catman Tree Service."
"I canâ t say enough about these guys.! I had them over to blow leaves on my 1/2 acre wooded lot. Efficient. Experienced. Precise. They got every leaf. Price point is spot on. You wonâ t be disappointed!"
"Amazing to work with. Same day estimate and work was completed the next day. My job was high risk, tree was hanging over my parking garage. They had incredible equipment that made the job get completed with ease. Only hiring this company for all things tree service related in the future!"
"They gave me a very fair price on trimming my tree and the workmen were not only so polite and professional, they did an extremely good job on trimming my huge maple tree and they cleaned the yard up to perfection when they were done. I will hire them again when the time comes to take the tree down in a few years."
"Bigfoot Stump Grinding did a fantastic job for me. I had several tree stumps as well as several very large bushes that needed to be removed. He worked diligently on each project, did a great job cleaning up and charged a reasonable fee. Would certainly hire him again should I need his services."
The cost of trees varies massively based on the size of the tree and the species. A small Colorado spruce can cost as little as $30, but a golden rain tree of the same size can cost $90. Large trees can cost $1,500 or more, depending on their species and height.
Most tree removals take 3-8 hours, requiring additional time for stump grinding or debris hauling.
Pruning can impact cold hardiness—but it’s less about the exact temperature and more about temperature variation. Generally, you don’t want to prune trees when there’s a risk of temperatures suddenly dropping from 50 to 60 degrees Fahrenheit to 0 degrees Fahrenheit or below. A tree is most sensitive until 48 hours after it’s pruned.
You should plant trees at least 15 to 20 feet away from your house, and more if the tree will grow large and spread its limbs. Trees pose several dangers to houses when planted too close. They can litter the roof with leaves and branches, create fire hazards, make a ladder for larger pests, and even damage the foundation as their roots grow.
After a big storm, you may not be sure if a tree was struck or not. Look for the telltale long scars, like strips or gouges in the bark of the tree, running in sometimes jagged lines down the length of the trunk. These scars will often show vulnerable living wood inside the tree. It’s also common to see scorched or wilted leaves on the side or top of the tree where lightning struck.
The Howard, WI homeowners’ guide to tree services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
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