Frequently Asked Questions
What primary services do you offer?
Mature Tree Landscaping installed with Treespades, Tree Relocation, Large Tree Shipping & Customer Pickup of small B&B trees.
How Big of a Tree Can we dig?
Generally up to 12" diameter, For Example a 10 " Maple tree is about 35' tall.
What are the rates of your services?
Tree Price includes Installation, except for B&B trees. Rates are dependent on many factors such as Size & Quantity of trees, Travel Distance, Jobsite conditions, etc. Each job must be quoted separately.
What type of warranty do you provide?
We offer a live plant guarantee. See our replacement warrantee on our Customer Page.
Are you licensed and insured?
Absolutely.
What are your terms and conditions?
We provide written estimates, once approved, we install your trees and payment is due.
How much dirt and roots are moved with your large spade?
We move trees with 10,000 lbs of undisturbed roots and soil. The hole is 90" across and 6 ft deep. This is the key to our excellent survivability.
Can your equipment cross my sidewalk without breaking it?
We employ an effective system of hard plastic mats which evenly distribute the weight of our trucks (see below) when crossing sidewalks and driveways. We can also use these mats to avoid tracking on lawns. We generally cover short distances for no extra charge, longer distances might incur a charge.
When is the best time of year to install a tree?
Using our advanced treespades, we successfully transplant trees year-round with a 95% survival rate, rarely needing replacements. Our treespades preserve more soil and intact roots, minimizing transplant shock and boosting survivability. For smaller pre-dug trees in containers or burlap-wrapped with wire baskets, fall or spring planting is recommended for best results.
When the utility marking company marks my property what is NOT marked?
The water and sewer lines from the main to the house. Cable TV. Irrigation systems. Invisible pet fences. Landscape lighting wires. The property owner is responsible for the location of these items.
Do you grow your own trees?
Yes we do. We have been planting and growing trees to maturity since 1976. All our trees are field grown locally. We also network with other local tree farms to supplement our inventory in order to offer our customers a wide selection of #1 grade trees.
How far will you move your trees?
Our Farm is just North of the KC metro area. We have installed trees in Des Moines, Branson, Omaha, Wicthita, and St Louis. We also ship Mature trees Nationwide on common carriers.