Our Services

Board Certified Master Arborist in Ames, IA

Ames Story Tree Service has the most experience of any tree service from the Ames, Iowa area. In addition to 40+ years of experience, we are all trained professionals and we are fully insured for your protection. We also do the work safely and carefully. I am a BCMA (Board Certified Master Arborist) my son Jim III is a Certified Arborist.

The Tools And Training For A Job Done Right

Not only are the servicemen at Ames Story Tree & Lawn highly trained, certified, and insured, but we also carry the tools with us to put our experience to the best use possible. Because of our equipment and our experience, we guarantee you the highest level of service and performance on every job. This means that your tree with receive the exceptional care it deserves.
  • Board Certified Master Arborist
  • Certified Arborist
  • Fully Insured
  • Continuously Trained
  • Honest
  • Professional
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The Tools And Training For A Job Done Right

Not only are the servicemen at Ames Story Tree & Lawn highly trained, certified, and insured, but we also carry the tools with us to put our experience to the best use possible. Because of our equipment and our experience, we guarantee you the highest level of service and performance on every job. This means that your tree with receive the exceptional care it deserves.
  • Board Certified Master Arborist
  • Certified Arborist
  • Fully Insured
  • Continuously Trained
  • Honest
  • Professional
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Tree Health & Care

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Tree Disease Prevention

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Tree Disease Treatment

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Tree Health & Care

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Tree Disease Prevention

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Tree Disease Treatment

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Tree Removal

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Emerald Ash Borer Treatment

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Tree Removal

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Emerald Ash Borer Treatment

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Other Services

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Tree Health & Care

The best thing we can do for our trees is keep them healthy. We wouldn't think of driving our car more than 5000 miles before having a mechanic change the oil, but we'll wait until our trees fall down to have anyone look at them.

Call me and I can honestly assess every tree on your property and tell you if they need anything and what that will cost in writing.

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Tree Disease Prevention

Again, the best thing we can do is keep our trees healthy. Usually that care is called crown cleaning. Properly pruning out dead, dying, diseased, damaged, crossing and rubbing branches. It's also important to inspect and improve structure. Bark included crotches and stem girdling roots are killers. We can also buy a good tree and plant it properly in the right place. Don't plant a full size oak tree under a power line.
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Tree Disease Prevention

Again, the best thing we can do is keep our trees healthy. Usually that care is called crown cleaning. Properly pruning out dead, dying, diseased, damaged, crossing and rubbing branches. It's also important to inspect and improve structure. Bark included crotches and stem girdling roots are killers. We can also buy a good tree and plant it properly in the right place. Don't plant a full size oak tree under a power line.

Tree Disease Treatment

The first thing I have to do is identify my patient. I then will know what diseases to look for and what we can effectively treat. Treatment without diagnosis is malpractice! Some diseases can be effectively treated like Rhizosphaera needlecast. Others like dutch elm disease can only be treated before the tree gets infected.
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Tree Disease Treatment

The first thing I have to do is identify my patient. I then will know what diseases to look for and what we can effectively treat. Treatment without diagnosis is malpractice! Some diseases can be effectively treated like Rhizosphaera needlecast. Others like dutch elm disease can only be treated before the tree gets infected.
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Tree Removal

Although tree removal is a last resort, there are circumstances when it is necessary. An arborist can help decide whether a tree should be removed. Ames Story has the the skills, knowledge, insurance and equipment to safely and efficiently remove trees. Removal is recommended when the tree:

  • is dead or dying
  • is considered irreparably hazardous
  • is causing an obstruction that is impossible to correct through pruning
  • is crowding and causing harm to other trees
  • is to be replaced by a more suitable specimen
  • is located in an area where new construction requires removal

Emerald Ash Borer Treatment

Jim Rock the tree doc has injected many trees. I am an International Society of Arboriculture Board Certified Master Arborist #MW-4391B with experience since 1975. I am an Iowa Certified Commercial Pesticide Applicator #28525. Have us determine if your valuable shade tree is an ash and if it healthy enough to treat. If so we will apply emamectin benzoate at the base of your trees when appropriate! 

Jim Rock Jr is a Board Certified Master Arborist with experience since 1975. Applicators license #28525

Jim Rock III is a Certified Arborist with many years of experience. He is also a licensed applicator #PA45750

Dylan Patnaud is a graduate of ISU and a licensed applicator #PA49509

Adam VanEgmond is a licensed applicator # PA47411

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Emerald Ash Borer Treatment

Jim Rock the tree doc has injected many trees. I am an International Society of Arboriculture certified arborist #MW-4391A with experience since 1975. I am an Iowa Certified Commercial Pesticide Applicator #28525. Have me determine if your valuable shade tree is an ash and if it healthy enough to treat. If so I will apply Tree-age the base of your trees when appropriate!

Call us today for information or questions at 515-232-8153.

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Other Services

Ames Story Tree also provide a variety of other tree care services, including:

  • Plant Health Care, a concept of preventive maintenance to keep trees in good health, which will help the tree better defend itself against insects, disease, and site problems.
  • Fertilization
  • Cabling or bracing for added support to branches with weak attachment
  • Aeration to improve root growth
  • Spraying or injecting to control certain insect and disease problems
  • Tree structure pruning for a strong mature tree
  • Root excavating to prevent or fix girdling roots

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Whether inquiring about our services or general questions, our friendly, knowledgeable team is always available to assist you with your specific needs.
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