208-762-5800   gracetreeservice@verizon.net   800-944-4543

SERVICES PROVIDED

Customer service is the most important aspect of Grace Tree Service. All of our tree and landscape services are directed towards meeting your individual needs.  You, our client, always come first!  We do our very best to listen and respond to your questions and problems regarding plants of any size. Here is a list and explanation of the services Grace Tree Service provides:

TREE AND SHRUB REMOVAL

Tree removal is one of the most technical and hazardous services offered by tree care companies.  To perform tree removal safely and efficiently, specialized training, equipment and experience is necessary.  Grace Tree Service is recognized as one of the area’s leading tree removal experts, because of our specialized equipment, proficiency, and safety record. We perform:

  •   Technical and Dangerous Tree Removal

  •   High Climbing of Trees

  •   Dead Tree Removal

  •   Professional Timber Felling

  •   Storm Damage Tree Removal and Clean-up

  •   Stump Grinding and Clean-up

  •   Shrub Removal

  •   Brush Chipping and Woody Debris Removal

  •   Crane Service for Technical Tree Removal

  •   Excellent Clean-up Services

EXPERT PRUNING

Pruning is one of the most common arboricultural practices.  International Society of Arboriculture Certified Arborists have the education and training to prune trees according to national pruning standards and the ISA’s Best Management Practices. Grace Tree Service employs several Certified Arborists; and owner Tim Kastning is a Board Certified Master Arborist - the highest credential offered by the ISA.  When hiring Grace Tree Service for your pruning services, you can expect a professional service that will adhere to the Best Management Practices accepted by the tree care industry. We perform:

  •   Training and Pruning Young Developing Trees

  •   Large Shade and Conifer Tree Pruning

  •   Shrub and Hedge Pruning

  •   Ornamental Tree Pruning

  •   Fruit Tree Pruning

  •   Renovation Pruning

  •   Excellent Clean-up on All Services

FOREST MANAGEMENT

At Grace Tree Service, our approach to forest management is different from many companies.  We wish to see our forests healthy, safe, and preserved for future generations.  To preserve your home and family from a potential catastrophic wildfire, we provide onsite wildfire mitigation consulting, and a forest fuels reduction service.  Our low-impact forestry services will leave your forest with a park-like appearance. We perform: 

  •   Insect and Disease Diagnosis

  •   Tree Removal

  •   Low Impact Timber Thinning

  •   Forest Beautification

  •   Forest Debris Clean-up Leaving a Park-like Setting  

  •   Brush and Slash Pile Removal

  •   Forest Fire Mitigation Consulting

  •   Forest Fuels Reduction

  •   Forest Health Consulting

PLANT HEALTH CARE

Plant Health Care is a broad category that addresses the overall health and care of your trees, shrubs, and landscape.  We use the best integrated pest management (IPM) programs available.  Plant pests are managed with the most environmentally friendly methods.  We interview each client thoroughly, and make mutual decisions to best care for your landscape - keeping your interests in mind. Grace Tree Service does not offer “cover or blanket” spray programs that may be harmful to beneficial insects and the environment.  Our pest management program involves monitoring the landscape, correctly diagnosing tree and plant maladies, and recommending treatments that will meet your needs in an environmentally-safe way. We perform:

  •   Insect, Disease, and Plant Problem Diagnosis

  •   Pest Management/Insect and Disease Control

  •   Tree and shrub Spraying

  •   Regular Scheduled Monitoring for Plant Health Care

  •   Tree and Shrub Fertilization

  •   Soil and Plant Tissue Testing

  •   Soil Amendments

  •   Root Collar Excavation

  •   Consulting on all Elements of Caring for your Plants and Trees

TREE SURGERY

Trees sometimes develop structural imperfections or are damaged by wind, snow, or ice loading.  Certified Arborists are trained to identify these potential structural defects and know how to correct them through proper pruning or the installation of supplemental structural support systems.  Grace Tree Service provides these services regularly, and carries all of the necessary tools and supplies to promptly correct these problems.  If your trees are damaged in a weather event, please call for a free consultation. We perform:

  •   Corrective Pruning of Damaged Trees and Shrubs

  •   Tree Repair and Surgery

  •   Cabling and Bracing

ARBORICULTURAL CONSULATIONS

The services of a Consulting Arborist can save you both time and money, by providing a correct diagnosis or advice on how to solve a particular tree, shrub, or landscape problem.  Consulting Arborists are recognized as the professionals and experts in the field of Arboriculture.  A Consulting Arborist provides onsite visits and written reports for many aspects of tree management. Tim Kastning, the owner of Grace Tree Service, is a member of the American Society of Consulting Arborists.  He is an expert in the following areas:

  •   Expert Witness and Litigation

  •   Forensic Investigation

  •   Tree and Landscape Appraisals

  •   Insect and Disease Diagnosis and Management

  •   Plant Health Care Programs

  •   Tree Risk Assessments

  •   Tree Preservation Planning for Construction Projects

  •   Tree and Plant Inventories

  •   Tree and Plant Management Plans

  •   Municipal Tree Management Plans

  •   Contract Preparation & Supervision

  •   Public Education

STUMP GRINDING AND REMOVAL

Stump grinding requires specialized equipment that grinds the stump out of the ground into usable mulch.  A suggested depth below surface grade to have your stumps ground down is eight to twelve inches.  In cases necessary to grind deeper, Grace Tree Service is able to grind 36 inches below grade, removing the entire stump.  We have three stump grinders, and can grind acres of stumps and access a back yard through a 36-inch gate for a single stump.  We perform:

  •   Land Clearing and Lot Preparation in Hard to Access Back Yards

  •   Stump Grinding

  •   Excellent Landscape Clean-up

  •   Soil Replacement

  •   Seeding or Sod Installation, to cover areas where stumps have
       been removed

TREE AND SHRUB PLANTING AND TRANSPLANTING

The planting process is much more involved than simply digging a hole and planting a tree or shrub.  Choosing the right plant and planting it in the right location is crucial to the long-term success of any planting project. The arborists at Grace Tree Service are trained and experienced in understanding the challenges, correcting potential problems, and planting your trees and shrubs correctly to insure the healthy growth of vigorous plants. We perform:

  •   Tree and Shrub Planting

  •   Large Tree and Shrub Relocation

  •   Tree Spade Work as Needed

All services provided by Grace Tree Service follow the Best Management Practices established by the tree care industry, the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) standards, and the latest research-based information available. 

Thank you for your trust…

Tim Kastning