Services
Take Em or Leaf Em Tree Service provides comprehensive tree care services to keep your property safe, healthy, and beautiful. We specialize in tree trimming/pruning to maintain shape and health, safe tree removal for hazardous or unwanted trees, stump grinding, plant health care including insect and disease management, and expertise in tree planting to help you choose and establish the right trees for your landscape. See more information about our services below.
Tree Trimming & Pruning
Tree trimming and pruning keep trees healthy, safe, and attractive. Trimming shapes the tree and removes overgrowth, while pruning cuts away dead, diseased, storm-damaged branches and limbs declining in health to promote strong healthy growth and proper structure to prevent hazards. Improving the tree’s structure and overall appearance.
Tree Removal
Tree removal is the process of safely cutting down and removing a tree from a property. It’s typically done when a tree is dead, diseased, posing a safety hazard, or interfering with buildings, power lines, or landscaping plans. The process usually involves assessing the tree’s condition, planning the safest removal method, cutting the tree in sections and rigging (especially in confined areas), and clearing away the debris.
Plant Health Care & Insect/Disease Management
Insect tree injections and tree soil care are specialized treatments designed to protect and strengthen trees from the inside out. Insect injections involve delivering targeted pesticides or nutrients directly into a tree’s vascular system, effectively controlling pests like borers without harming surrounding plants or soil organisms. Tree soil care focuses on improving root health through practices such as deep root fertilization, soil aeration, and the addition of organic matter or beneficial microbes. Together, these treatments enhance tree vitality, boost resistance to disease and stress, and promote long-term growth and stability.
Emerald Ash Borer Damage
Tree Planting
Source healthy, high-quality trees and ensure they are planted at the correct depth, soil amendments to promote root establishment, and location for optimal growth.
Emergency Clean Up
After a storm or accident an emergency clean-up starts fast and safe: first assess the scene, identify immediate hazards (downed power lines, unstable trees, trapped vehicles), and secure the area to protect people and property. Next stabilize any broken limbs using ropes, remove dangerous sections in controlled cuts.
Stump Grinding
Stump grinding is the process of removing a tree stump after a tree has been cut down, using a specialized machine called a stump grinder. The grinder chips away the wood, reducing the stump and major roots into small mulch-like pieces until it’s below ground level. This method is fast, efficient, and minimizes damage to the surrounding landscape. Stump grinding not only improves the appearance of the area but also prevents tripping hazards, stops pests or disease from spreading, and makes space available for new planting or landscaping projects.