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December 2015: Tree Thinning: Tip #5

Do you need to find the best tree thinning service in West Richland? We are it. However, if you’re looking to tackle the job yourself, we are happy to help by providing whatever information we can.

Tip of the Day: It’s almost always best to trim or prune a tree during its dormant season. Although you can technically prune a pine tree at any time, it is still better to do so when it is dormant. The only exception is when a hazard exists.

Bonus Tip of the Day: Be conscientious about the size of the branch that you are going to remove. If it is less than five centimeters in diameter, removing it is fine. If it is between five and 10 centimeters in diameter, you might not want to do it. If it is more than 10 centimeters in diameter, you should only do so if you have a really good reason.

If you’re looking to do all of your own tree thinning, we will be your biggest cheerleaders. If you ever need advice, a quick tip, or just have a quick question, please call us anyways. We will be happy to help and assist any way we can. If there is ever a job that gets to be a little too big, please give us a chance to earn your business. We are the best tree thinning service in West Richland.

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December 2015: Tree Thinning: Tip #6

Do you need to find the best tree thinning service in Benton City? We are it. However, if you’re looking to tackle the job yourself, we are happy to help by providing whatever information we can.

Tip of the Day: Only trim branches that have weak, V-shaped, narrow angles. Retain branches that have strong, U-shaped angles.

Bonus Tip of the Day: Lateral branches should be between one-half and three-quarters the diameter of the stem at point of attachment. Otherwise, they should be removed.

If you’re looking to do all of your own tree thinning, we will be your biggest cheerleaders. If you ever need advice, a quick tip, or just have a quick question, please call us anyways. We will be happy to help and assist any way we can. If there is ever a job that gets to be a little too big, please give us a chance to earn your business. We are the best tree thinning service in Benton City.

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August 2015 – Stump Grinding 101: Part 4

Are you searching for a tree stump removal company in Pasco that will get the job done right and fast? We are that company. We are some of the Tri-Cities only trained and certified arborists. You can count on us to do the job right.

Chemical Stump Removal

If manual labor isn’t for you, you could always try the chemical route. To remove a stump chemically, you’ll need a drill, a chainsaw, potassium nitrate, an ax and fuel oil or kerosene.

  1. Here’s a summary on how to remove a stump with chemicals:
  2. Cut off as much of the stump as possible with a chainsaw.
  3. Drill 1-inch holes around the perimeter of the stump. Move inward by about 3 or 4 inches and drill some more holes. Ideally, these holes should be between 8-12 inches deep depending on the size of the stump.
  4. Drill additional holes around the sides so they meet with the other holes to create 45-degree angles.
    Pour liberal amounts of potassium nitrate into the holes.
  5. Fill the holes with water.
  6. Wait four to six weeks or until the stump becomes very spongy.
  7. Use an ax to break up the spongy stump.
  8. Optional: Saturate the stump with fuel oil or kerosene and allow it to sit for another week or so.
  9. Optional: Ignite the stump and let it burn and smolder until it is completely gone.

Finding The Best Stump Removal Service

Here at Top Tree LLC, we prune and trim trees that look like artistic works. No matter what part of the Tri-Cities you are located in, we can grind any stump you can throw our way. We look forward to hearing from you soon.

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