Q. Its says you work in West Michigan, but can you name some of the cities you've worked in?
A. Jenison, Hudsonville, Allendale, East Grand Rapids, Kentwood, Wyoming, Comstock Park, Rockford, Belmont, Caledonia, Cutlerville, Grandville, Walker, Grand Rapids, Holland, Grand Haven, Saugatuck, Spring Lake, Ferrysburg, Norton Shores, and many, many more.

Q. Do you have certified arborists available?
A. If you need ts done on a different day; possibly Q. How long does a trim last on a weeping willow tree?

Q. How do I trim my Willow tree?
A. A trim on a Willow tree can be a real challenge because they grow back very fast. A Willow tree usually requires extra trimming to accommodate for this fast growth.

Q. How far away from a lake or pond should you plant a tree?
A. You can plant a tree anywhere you can imagine it.

Q. What is a sapling?
A. A sapling is a small tree.

Q. How many years does it take for a Maple tree to be full-grown?
A. There are many types of Maple trees. They all grow differently.

Q. Should you fertilize large trees also?
A. Large, mature trees should be fertilized. Fertilizing a tree is equivalent to a person taking vitamins.

Q. How deep do you plant a tree?
A. Plant a tree level with the root flares or root ball.

Q. How long does it take to grind a stump?
A. Stump grinding can be very quick. We offer different options when giving a stump grinding estimate.

Q. How deep does the stump grinder go into the ground?
A. If a new tree will be planted, stump grinding will be deeper than normal. Normally, stump grinding to a depth of 4 to 6 inches is sufficient.

Q. Should my trees be trimmed every spring?
A. You should plan on trimming your tree or trees every 3 to 5 years.

Q. What is the best time of the year to fertilize?
A. You want to fertilize your tree or trees in the spring or fall.

Q. What is the best time of the year to trim trees in Michigan?
A. Most trees can be trimmed though out the year, but with the climate here in West Michigan, Oak trees are best trimmed when temperatures are 50 degrees or below.

Q. Does trimming and pruning mean the same thing with trees and shrubs?
A. Generally, they do. But with small evergreen shrubs, you normally use a hedge trimmer, instead of regular pruning.

Q. What does deep root fertilization mean?
A. Deep root fertilization is a process that utilizes an adjustable fertilizer pump to determine how deep in the ground that the fertilizer gets distributed in.

Q. Are you reasonably priced for snowplowing in the winter?
A. We try to offer the very best snowplowing rates in West Michigan.

Q. Do you charge by the size of the tree that people want removed or what?
A. Every tree is different and unique, so every estimate is different. Remember, the estimates are free.

Q. When I plant a new tree, do I put fertilizer in the hole right then?
A. Again, do a soil test to determine if you need fertilizer or how much fertilizer to use.

Q. What time of year should I plant a new tree?
A. The best time to plant a tree is when it is dormant. In West Michigan, that would be November through March. But we can plant trees any time of the year, with proper maintenance taken.

Q. What size should the new tree be when I plant it?
A. You can plant any size tree that you desire, depending on the type of landscaping you are trying to achieve.

Q. Will Cutting Costs replace all of the trees that they remove from a yard with small ones? Or, should I say, will they plant new ones for the customer?
A. Cutting Costs Tree Service does offer certain types of tree replacement, if requested. Our prices are very competitive on planting Spruce trees and many more.

Q. Does fertilizing vary by the kind of trees you are working with?
A. The type of tree being fertilized shouldn't matter when a general fertilizer is being used. If you have a unique situation, please contact Cutting Costs Tree Service.

Q. If I opt to leave the stump, how long before it turns to compost? That is what it would be, isn' t it?
A. If we do not grind the stump when we remove the tree, the stump could potentially be in your way for up to 20 years. Stump grinding can eliminate this on the spot.hey do. But with small evergreen shrubs, you normally use a hedge trimmer, instead of regular pruning