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Brush Clearing and Lot Cleanup: Turning Unusable Space Into Marketable Property
By Alex Buchheit January 29, 2026
A property can look “fine” from the street and still be losing value behind the scenes. Overgrown brush, tangled vines, fallen limbs, and years of unmanaged growth quietly turn usable land into wasted space.
Property Managers’ Tree Service Checklist:
By Alex Buchheit January 27, 2026
If you manage properties long enough, you learn a simple truth: most “tree emergencies” don’t come out of nowhere. Downed limbs, blocked drive lanes, crushed fences, and tenant complaints often start
Land Clearing for New Builds
By Alex Buchheit January 26, 2026
By Frank’s Tree Service — the trusted leader in tree removal and land clearing for nearly 30 years. New construction starts long before concrete is poured or framing goes up
Stump Grinding 101: What to Expect, How Deep It Goes, and How to Prepare Your Yard
By Alex Buchheit January 25, 2026
You finally had the tree removed, and now you’re left with the stubborn reminder: the stump. Maybe it’s right in the middle of the yard where you want grass to grow again.
After the Storm: How to Handle Fallen Trees Safely and Quickly
By Alex Buchheit October 15, 2025
Storms in Cedar Rapids and Iowa City can arrive with little warning—bringing pounding rain, high winds, and heavy snow or ice that leave broken branches
Winter Tree Care Tips: Prevent Fallen Limbs and Power Outages
By Alex Buchheit October 14, 2025
Winter in Eastern Iowa is both beautiful and brutal. The heavy snowfalls, freezing rain, and gusty winds that sweep through Cedar Rapids & Iowa City
Preparing Your Property for Storm Season: Why Tree Inspections Matter
By Alex Buchheit October 13, 2025
When the skies darken and thunder rumbles across Eastern Iowa, homeowners in Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, and the surrounding areas know what’s coming
What Happens After Tree Removal: Stump Grinding, Cleanup, and Restoration
By Alex Buchheit October 12, 2025
When a tree is removed from your yard, it’s easy to think the job is done once the trunk and branches are gone. But any homeowner who has gone through the process
How Professional Tree Removal Keeps Your Home and Family Safe
By Alex Buchheit October 11, 2025
Eastern Iowa’s tree-lined neighborhoods are part of what makes Cedar Rapids and Iowa City such beautiful places to live. Trees provide shade, privacy
The True Cost of Tree Removal: What Affects the Price and Why
By Alex Buchheit October 9, 2025
Every homeowner in Cedar Rapids or Iowa City eventually faces it — that one tree in the yard that’s become more hazard than beauty. Maybe it’s leaning too.
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