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A Safer Property and a Landscape You Can Enjoy Again

Picture your property without that gray, lifeless tree: no more worrying every time the wind howls, no falling branches on the lawn, and a landscape that looks cared for again. That’s the outcome Natures Touch Tree Care & Landscaping delivers for property owners across the southwest Twin Cities metro. Our crews remove standing dead trees safely, completely, and with expert oversight on every job.

A dead tree never gets safer with time. It only gets more brittle, more unpredictable, and more expensive to remove.

Common Dead Tree Problems We See

Brittle, Unpredictable Wood

Dead wood loses strength and fails without the warning signs live trees give<

Falling Limbs

Dead branches drop on lawns, roofs, fences, and vehicles long before the trunk goes

Pest Magnets

Carpenter ants, beetles, and rodents move into dead wood, often near the house

Storm Failures

Dead trees are the first to come down in Minnesota wind, ice, and snow events

EAB-Killed Ash

The metro’s most common dead trees right now, and among the most dangerous to remove

Property Eyesores

A dead tree drags down the look and value of an otherwise great landscape

Our Solution

We assess how the tree died and how degraded the wood is, because that determines the safest removal method. A recently dead maple is a different job than an ash that’s been standing dead for three years.

From there, our crews take the tree down in controlled fashion — sectional removal where structures are nearby, with rigging to manage brittle wood that can’t be trusted to hold a climber or a clean hinge. We finish with full cleanup, and we can grind the stump and help you replant something beautiful in its place.

What Makes Our Dead Tree Removals Safe

  • Wood-Condition Assessment First — Removal methods match how far decay has progressed
  • Equipment Over Risk — When dead wood can’t be climbed safely, we use approaches that keep our crew off the tree
  • Complete Site Cleanup — Limbs, trunk, and debris hauled away, lawn raked clean
  • Restoration Options — Stump grinding and replanting available from the same team

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Why Choose Natures Touch for Dead Tree Removal

  • 16 Years of Removals in This Metro — We’ve taken down dead trees of every species and size since 2010
  • Experts Involved Throughout — Expert judgment from assessment to cleanup
  • BBB’s Highest Grade — An A+ record built on doing the job right
  • Minnesota Tree Care Registry Member — License number 20172625

Frequently Asked Questions

How long can a dead tree stand before it falls?

It varies by species and conditions, but there’s no safe answer — some fail within months. Dead ash in particular becomes dangerous quickly.

Does removing a dead tree cost more than a live one?

Often yes, especially if it’s been dead a while. Brittle wood requires slower, more careful methods, which is one more reason not to wait.

Am I liable if my dead tree falls on a neighbor's property?

If you knew the tree was dead and did nothing, you could face liability for the damage. Documenting and removing known hazards protects you. For specifics, consult your insurance provider.

Is winter a good time for dead tree removal?

Winter can be excellent — frozen ground protects lawns, and dormant landscapes mean less collateral impact. We work year-round in Minnesota conditions.

Tree stump grinding machine in operation. A stump grinder removes unsightly tree stumps from the ground after a tree is cut.

Related Services

Dead tree projects pair naturally with these services:

Reclaim Your Landscape

Stop worrying about that dead tree every windy night. Call Natures Touch Tree Care & Landscaping at 612-240-6355 or submit a request for a free dead tree removal estimate anywhere in the southwest Twin Cities metro.

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