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Guides from Colt Tree Service LLC
Straight answers to the questions we hear most, written for our own customers.
September 15, 2026 · 4 min read
Getting Tree Work Done at a Lake House You Don't Live in Full Time
You don't have to be standing in the yard to get tree work done right at your lake place.
September 15, 2026 · 4 min read
A Tree Came Down on Your House in a Storm: What to Do in the First Hour
The first hour after a tree comes down matters more than people expect. Here's what to actually do.
September 15, 2026 · 4 min read
What Actually Happens to a Stump After the Tree Is Gone
Removing the tree is only half the job. Here's what actually happens to what's left behind.
September 15, 2026 · 3 min read
Emerald Ash Borer and Oak Wilt at the Lake of the Ozarks: What to Watch For
Ash and oak trees around the lake face two specific threats worth knowing the early signs of.
September 15, 2026 · 4 min read
Why Topping a Tree Is the Worst Thing You Can Do to It
A tree that gets topped once is never the same tree again, and it usually gets worse from there, not better.