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FAQ
What is the main difference between tree trimming and pruning in Sioux Falls SD?
Tree trimming is the process of shaping the tree to get a desired size or look, while pruning is more for improving the trees overall health by removing dead, dying, or diseased branches.
Is it possible to reduce the size of my tree?
When a tree outgrows it area or space in Sioux Falls SD an arborist or tree cutter can help decide what the best path forward is. Sometimes a tree can be pruned and trimmed to fit back into its space and keep its surroundings safe, but other times the tree may be the wrong species to fit and should be removed to prevent damage and replaced with a more suitable species.
What is the best time to prune and trim trees?
The best time for trimming and pruning trees around Sioux Falls SD is during the early spring right before the sap starts to flow. This allows the tree to callous and heal around the cut much quicker and the tree will not put any energy into growing leaves on the branch that you are just going to remove anyways.
What happens if you try to trim a tree at the wrong time?
Depending on the tree species in Sioux Falls SD, pruning a tree can be catastrophic for its overall health. When you cut a tree at the wrong time it allows pests that are flying to find the fresh sap and hurt the tree, or airborn diseases may be moving and the open wound is an invite to start growing on.
What parts of a tree should you not cut?
In Sioux Falls SD topping a tree is now considered unacceptable. While often practiced in the past, further scientific studies have found that topping trees causes a ton of unneeded stress while also growing and unbalancing the tree, potentially causing damage to property in the future.
What is the most difficult tree to remove in Sioux Fall SD?
The trickiest and most difficult trees to remove are large and sprawled out trees overhanging structures. Often times these trees are found in back yards that are inaccessible with equipment, making the job even more difficult. The closer to the house the more risky the tree is to remove, requiring precise cutting and rope work to ensure a safe and efficient drop.
Do we plant more trees in Sioux Falls than are cut down each year?
Worldwide tree harvest is estimated at 15 billion cut per year with an average replant of 5 billion. This discrepancy could be due to the timing of the replant, allowing foresters to schedule out their harvest cycles better creating healthy trees and faster growing forests. In Sioux Falls SD many ash trees are being cut down but not replaced at the same rate due to the current tree stock already foresting the city. Many of these trees were overcrowded and removing without replanting creates a better environment for new trees to thrive.
What happens to a tree if you cut too many branches off?
Trees in Sioux Falls are very hardy, but if you remove too many branches that could cause the tree to enter a state of severe decline, potentially killing the tree or making it grow weak branch unions in an attempt to grow enough leaves to produce the nutrients needed to survive. A general rule of thumb is to never cut more than 30 percent of the tree’s overall canopy in one year, but you cannot come back and cut another 30 percent the next year. Proper pruning techniques must be followed to ensure tree health and longevity.
When should you not prune trees?
Trees should avoid pruning in the early spring when they are flowering, waiting until the flowers have dropped gives the tree time to replenish its energy supply and absorb the energy hit that pruning can make on a tree. In Sioux Falls SD we should also avoid pruning oaks and elms during the active months for the pathogens that can kill the tree, waiting until all the leaves have fallen off, usually around the middle of October.
What kind of trees should not be planted near my house?
Trees that grow large and unruly should not be planted near your home in Sioux Falls SD. These trees can grow quickly, rubbing on your house, losing limbs, or even threatening your plumbing system and foundation with their rapid root growth. Trees like Silver Maples used to be popular yard trees due to their quick growth and lovely shade canopy, but these trees quickly suck up water, their roots push deep into the foundation, and they grow large, suddenly having limbs that weigh as much as a car hanging over your house!
Can I get sap from the maple trees in my yard?
The general rule for tapping a tree for sap is 1 tap per 10 inches of trunk diameter, so you can tap even young trees in your yard as long as they meet this recommendation. Sugar Maple produces the highest sugar concentration for their sap, sometimes up to 10 percent, but other trees like the silver maple, boxelder, and even black walnut can be tapped, they just have less sugar content and require much more sap to end up with the same amount of syrup. Boxelder Syrup might also not sell the best if you intend to resale, not because there is anything wrong with the sap, but the name may turn off potential customers to your unique syrup!
Why should you keep trees trimmed away from your house?
Trees touching your house in Sioux Falls SD can cause a variety of problems and damages. The obvious problem would be the rubbing action of the branches wearing down on your shingles or siding, but there are many other issues that are not often thought of. One of the other issues is the lack of sunlight on your structure to dry out water from rain, causing mold, mildew, and rot on your house. Another issue is the access of critters to gain entry to your home. Tree branches can be highways for squirrels, mice, and all sort of other little pests that want to make nests and store food for the winter inside your house.
Why do I feel so good when I spend time around trees either outdoors or in my yard?
When you spend time around trees in Sioux Falls SD you breathe in the oxygen and other chemicals that trees release during their natural process of photosynthesis. These chemicals are scientifically proven to reduce anxiety, lower your blood pressure, drop stress, and even improve your mood. There are fascinating studies that also show that just by being able to see trees from your hospital bed can drastically increase your survival and recovery time.
Which trees in my yard can cause the most damage to my foundation and pipes?
There are a few varieties of trees in Sioux Falls SD that can cause foundation and pipe damage, but the most common are any variety of willow and the large silver maple. These trees grow fast and very large and require a large amount of water to sustain this growth. The quest for water pushes the tree’s roots deeper and deeper into the soil, butting into your foundation and against the pipes. These trees can also invade your septic system, causing thousands of dollars in damage and potentially backing up sewage into your home
How much do tree services charge per hour?
Around Sioux Falls SD most tree services do not charge by the hour. The best way for both the tree service companies and the customer is for the tree service to charge by the job. This allows the tree service to be awarded for having nice equipment and working hard, they make the same money if they take 2 hours or 2 days. This also protects the customer from slow working tree services, who may drag the job out longer to collect more hours of work.
How are tree companies able to calculate the cost of cutting my tree down?
Tree Service Sioux Falls SD companies use a few different metrics when estimating and calculating how much a tree will cost to remove. Of course the size of the tree is the main contributing factor, but there are many other items to consider. The tree may be close to potential targets, close to power lines, or require rigging which will increase the price, but if a tree service is able to fell the tree that may lower the overall cost. Tree health is also considered when pricing a tree, trees that have died and are rotten may have branches hanging in the canopy or other falling hazards. Dead trees create more small sticks to pick up after they hit the ground as well, leading to more time spent on the final cleanup increasing the bill.
Will my homeowners insurance cover the cost to have a tree removed?
Homeowners insurance in Sioux Falls SD will cover the cost to have a tree removed if the tree has fallen onto an insured structure in a storm or natural event. Most insurance companies will not cover the cost to preventitively remove a tree, but there have been cases when an insurance company might incentivise you to remove a tree to prevent future loss to the structure.
Can I negotiate the estimate for removing my tree?
There are a few different tactics you can use to potentially lower your bill for a tree removal. Getting different quotes can help you understand the cost and give you levers to pull in negotiating, but often companies will come in cheaper because of the lesser quality of work they do or their lack of insurance. Another way to lower your estimate is by taking off items from the work order, such as cleaning up the tree yourself, raking the yard, or not having the stump ground.
How do I know if my tree needs to be removed?
Determining if your tree needs to be removed in Sioux Falls SD can be a daunting task. Oftentimes it is very clear that a tree needs to be removed, when they have large cracks, missing limbs, no leaves, or fungus/rot in the trunk. Other times it may be more difficult to tell, and that is where consulting a qualified tree worked can be a great benefit. Tree estimator will be able to look at the structure of the tree and take note of any defects, they can also spot hard to find disease or insect infestation. Sometimes these trees could still stand for years, but if they are in close proximity to your house the arborist may recommend removal anyways.
How long will it take a tree removal company to remove my tree in Sioux Falls SD?
The length of time it takes to remove a tree will be a direct representation of the price of the estimate you received. Usually the higher the estimate the longer the tree company will be on your property. On average most large trees take around a day to remove, small trees can be down to a few hours, or hazardous and dangerous trees may take several days.
Will my trees roots continue to grow after the tree is removed?
Depending on the species of tree the root system may be completely alive and well, continuing to push new growth and turning into a funny looking bush in no time. Some species of tree will push a new sprout out of the ground in an entirely different location. The Quaking Aspen tree named Pando is the largest living organism on the planet comprising of acres of identical trees all pushed from the same root system. You can prevent your yard from looking like a brushy disaster by either chemically treating the stump or having the stump ground out.
How much will a tree removal cost in my area?
Tree removals in Sioux Falls SD can vary drastically depending on the size of the tree, proximity to targets, or even the time of year. The largest item to consider for tree cost is how much time will the tree crew spend on your project. In most cases, the longer the crew spends on your property the more expensive the tree removal will be. This can also vary, 2 companies might come in with very similar bids, but one crew will be on the site twice as long. Different crews have vastly different equipment, the crew that takes twice as long may only be using man power, cutting, stacking, and removing everything by hand, while the faster crew may utilize high end equipment to aid in removal of the debris and even perform the cutting and removal of the tree itself!
Do I need a permit to remove a tree in Sioux Falls SD?
You do not need a permit to remove a private and personal tree on your property in Sioux Falls SD, but if the tree is a designated street tree or boulevard tree, the city does require a permit to remove that one. The permit fee is very minimal and the crew you have chosen to do the work will acquire the permit themselves, putting their own arborist license on the paperwork for the city.
What time of the year is it best to remove a tree around this area?
In and around Sioux Falls SD there are no real bad times to remove a tree. Unlike pruning, there are no disease worries when completely removing the tree, because it will be hard for a tree that is gone to catch any disease! Sometimes in the spring it would be best to wait when the ground is soft, giving the tree crew more of a chance to make sure your yard looks as best as possible when the job is complete. There is also at times consideration for the EAB flight in the spring, but this is not a big worry in Sioux Falls SD because of the city’s high infestation rate already. Moving EAB infected wood to a different location will not introduce EAB, because the entire city already has a hard EAB infestation.
What are a few of the things to look for when deciding to remove a tree?
Sometimes a tree can easily be identified as needing removal. Complete loss of leaves in the summer, large amounts of rot in the trunk, breaking and falling limbs, or fungal infestation are easy to spot. Some of the harder issues to spot that may require removal are things like structural damage, poor branch unions, weak roots, underground root issues, or insect infestation. It is always best to remove a tree well before it is completely dead, allowing the most safety for the tree crews, and saving you money in the process. A totally rotten tree is a hazard for crews to work around, so if you remove the tree closely after noticing a small amount of rot it can be safer and cheaper to remove.
Can I remove a tree myself in Sioux Falls SD?
There are no laws preventing a homeowner from removing a tree themselves. A lot of homeowners are very capable, especially if they come from a trade background. Occupations like carpenter, iron worker, or electrician are used to working at height, so renting a lift and operating it safely is no concern for them. There is a big difference between operating a lift for carpentry or tree removal though, so extreme care must be taken when removing trees. If a branch falls on the boom or strikes an outrigger this may throw the machine off balance, tossing the operator out of the bucket. There is also extreme danger in operating a chainsaw when 50 ft off the ground. Always carry a tourniquet, a severe laceration might have you bleed out before you can get the lift down to get help.
How do I find the best tree company around me?
In Sioux Falls SD it is easy to rate and compare different tree companies. Google is the best place to start, by searching for the different companies you can easily find their website, facebook page, and best of all find their Google Reviews. Google Reviews are one of the best things to look at when comparing tree companies. They give you honest results from other customers and the more reviews a company has usually the better reputation from their customers. A company with few google reviews but rated a 5 star may still be a worse company than someone with 100s or reviews but a 4.7.
Can removing a tree damage my property?
There is always risk involved in removing a tree in Sioux Falls SD, but a reputable company will do their best to minimize any damage. While that is the case, accidents still happen, but reputable companies will do everything in their power to correct and make right the situation, replacing fences, repairing driveways, or anything else that may have occurred. It is also important to make sure the company has insurance, as well as having a high amount of insurance, just to cover any high expense items that may have been damaged.
There can also be small damages that do not require fixing, depending on how you set up your tree service. Removing a tree usually involves heavy equipment, so lawn and turf damage is fairly common. To save money some customers may opt to not use lawn protection, and it will be up to the customer to repair any grass damage that may have occurred.
How do you stay safe during Tree Removals in Sioux Falls?
Tree work is one of the most dangerous and hazardous jobs in the country. There are so many different ways to get hurt while performing a tree removal, you must always be on your toes. We take every step necessary to keep safe during our day. Coming to work with a clear head to correctively assess any dangers is important, so we pay our employees above average with the intention that above average pay helps their home life be less stressful allowing them to focus on the job at hand instead of thinking about what is going on back home. We also utilize equipment wherever possible, making sure that employees are safe from the physical dangers of tree work. Lifting and moving brush with a skidloader or tractor is much safer, keeping the operator farther away from the brush that could hurt them.
What should I look for when choosing a tree company?
Choosing a tree company to complete your Tree Removal Sioux Falls can be a daunting task. With so many different companies out there it is helpful to have a few things to look for to separate out the different crews. One of the most important things to look for is proper licenses and insurance. Tree crews in Sioux Falls need to be a licensed arborist, proving that they are knowledgeable and competent. They also need to have all the proper insurance to make sure that if anything were to happen you are covered. Another thing to look for is how well they communicate with you during the entire process. Are they easy to get a hold of? Do they respond quickly to your texts or calls? If they are difficult to communicate with then it is likely that the job will be difficult to deal with as well. One of the last big things is to look for the quality and cleanliness of their equipment. Their equipment does not need to be new, but well kept and clean equipment, even if it is older, is a great sign of how they will treat your property while on site.
If I have an emergency can I get a hold of you?
We here at Big Bark Tree Taming offer emergency service for all tree related issues. Emergency issues could include storm damaged trees, trees that have been damaged by the construction process, or even unknown issues of a tree after you purchased the property. We also work with insurance companies to make sure that you get covered what is rightfully yours. Insurance companies are notoriously difficult to work with, so having someone in your corner who knows the lingo and all the different paths to competition is necessary. When a tree is in your house you need someone who is clear headed and competent, and we pride ourselves on being there for you whenever you need.
What other tree services do you offer besides Tree Removal in Sioux Falls?
We are a full service tree company that can help you with anything tree related. If you need a tree trimmed, we can be your guy! If you are looking to have a stump ground out then look no further, we are here to help! We even offer forestry mulching and spraying to keep your property looking sharp and remaining healthy for all the wildlife in the area! If you have a large pile of brush we can come haul that away using our grapples and trailers, preventing you from all the work of slowly hauling it into the compost area or burning it on your property.
What happens with all the debris after a tree removal?
After removing a tree in Sioux Falls SD we completely clean up all the sticks, logs, leaves, and any debris left behind. On site we can separate out the brush from the logs, bringing the logs to either a saw mill where the wood gets turned into limber or to a log splitter who uses the wood to heat their homes in the winter. The brush gets recycled as well, getting chopped and mulched up into various products, everything from garden mulch to energy pellets used in power plants! Rest assured, you do not have to deal with any of the debris after having your tree removed, we have all the equipment and manpower necessary to make it look like the tree was never there!
What is the entire process of removing a tree in Sioux Falls SD?
We have simplified the process of removing a tree down as far as we can to make it an easy decision for you. First of course you get a hold of us and we come out to your site to look at the tree. We provide an estimate right away while we are onsite, allowing you to ask any questions about the estimate and the job right away, no terrible phone tag or back and forth emails! After you accept the estimate we put you on our job schedule, where you get a few reminder texts that we are coming out before the date of removal. When we are on site we carefully take down the tree, clean up and remove all the brush and logs, then grind the stump, making your yard look like the tree was never there! After that all that is left is to pay us for the work, which can be any form of payment, cash, check, credit card, or even financing! Then we are out of your way, letting you enjoy your home again without ever needing to lift a finger!