Independent Partner Service
Independent Arborist Services in Springfield, MO
Get professional guidance for tree health concerns, risk assessments, plant health care, tree appraisals and long-term tree management from Matt Livingston of Livingston Solutions.
Matt is an independently operated arborist serving homeowners, businesses, property managers and organizations throughout Springfield and Southwest Missouri.
Livingston Solutions Is a Separate Business
Livingston’s Lawn & Tree and Livingston Solutions are independently owned and operated businesses.
Mark Livingston owns and operates Livingston’s Lawn & Tree. Matt Livingston owns and operates Livingston Solutions.
The brothers work together when a customer’s project can benefit from both professional arborist guidance and tree-service work. However, Matt performs his arborist services as an independent contractor through Livingston Solutions. His services, recommendations, scheduling and billing are handled separately from Livingston’s Lawn & Tree.
Meet Matt Livingston
Matt Livingston is the owner and operator of Livingston Solutions, an independent arborist service serving Springfield and the surrounding Southwest Missouri communities.
Matt helps property owners better understand the condition, health, value and potential risks associated with their trees. His work goes beyond cutting or removing trees. Matt evaluates what may be affecting a tree, explains the available options and develops recommendations based on the tree’s condition and the customer’s goals.
Matt’s arborist services may be helpful when a customer needs:
Professional Arborist Credentials
Matt Livingston maintains professional credentials demonstrating his knowledge of tree biology, diagnosis, tree care, safety and arboricultural practices.
Matt’s current credentials include:
Professional credentials should be verified directly through the issuing organization.
When Should You Consult an Arborist?
Not every tree concern requires immediate removal. An arborist can help determine what is happening and what options may be appropriate before major work is performed.
Consider contacting Matt when:
Matt can evaluate the situation, explain his findings and provide recommendations based on the condition of the tree and surrounding property.
Arborist Services Available Through Livingston Solutions
Arborist Consultations
Matt provides professional evaluations and practical guidance for tree-related concerns. Consultations may involve tree health, structural conditions, landscaping plans, construction impacts or long-term management decisions.
Tree Health Assessments
A tree health assessment can help identify signs of decline, stress, injury, disease, insect activity or environmental problems. Matt evaluates visible symptoms and contributing property conditions before recommending potential next steps.
Tree Risk Assessments
Trees with structural defects, decay, storm damage, root problems or significant lean may require a closer evaluation. Matt can assess observable conditions and help property owners understand potential concerns and management options.
Do not claim a formal Tree Risk Assessment Qualification unless Matt currently holds the applicable qualification.
Insect and Disease Identification
Matt evaluates symptoms that may be associated with insects, fungi, disease or other tree-health problems. Once the likely cause is identified, he can discuss treatment, monitoring or management recommendations.
Plant Health Care
Plant health care focuses on preventing and managing tree-health problems over time. Services may include inspections, monitoring, treatment recommendations and customized care plans based on the tree species, site conditions and identified concerns.
Tree Fertilization
When soil or nutrient conditions indicate a need, Matt can recommend and apply an appropriate fertilization program intended to support tree health and growth.
Fertilization should be based on the needs of the tree and site rather than applied automatically to every property.
Trunk Injections
Trunk injections deliver selected treatments directly into a tree’s vascular system. Depending on the diagnosis and treatment plan, injections may be used to address certain insects, diseases or nutrient deficiencies.
Treatment availability depends on the tree species, condition, diagnosis and applicable product requirements.
Tree Growth Regulators
Tree growth regulators may be recommended in selected situations to manage growth, reduce stress, support root development or reduce the frequency of certain maintenance needs.
Matt will determine whether this treatment is appropriate after evaluating the tree and property.
Soil Sampling and Analysis
Soil conditions can influence tree health, root development and nutrient availability. Soil sampling may help identify pH, nutrient or site-condition concerns that should be considered as part of a tree-care plan.
Tree Appraisals
Matt provides tree appraisals when property owners need a professional estimate of a tree’s value for insurance claims, property evaluations, damage disputes or other documented purposes.
Ask Matt what documentation is included and whether the appraisal is appropriate for your specific insurance, legal or real estate matter.
Tree Inventories
Tree inventories document important information about trees across a residential, commercial, institutional or managed property.
An inventory may include:
Tree inventories can help property managers, businesses, municipalities, churches, schools, homeowners associations and large-property owners plan and budget for future tree care.
How Livingston Solutions and Livingston’s Lawn & Tree Work Together
Some projects require only an arborist consultation. Others may eventually require trimming, removal, stump grinding or emergency tree work.
When both types of service are needed, the process may work as follows:
Arborist Evaluation
Matt Livingston evaluates the tree through Livingston Solutions and provides his professional findings or recommendations.
Tree-Service Recommendation
If trimming, removal or other physical tree work is recommended, the property owner may request an estimate from Livingston’s Lawn & Tree or another tree-service provider.
Separate Scope and Pricing
Livingston Solutions and Livingston’s Lawn & Tree provide separate services and determine their own pricing.
Separate Billing
Matt contracts and bills independently through Livingston Solutions. Tree removal, trimming, stump grinding or related work completed by Livingston’s Lawn & Tree is contracted and billed separately.
Customer Choice
Customers are not required to hire Livingston’s Lawn & Tree for recommended tree work. An arborist consultation from Livingston Solutions does not obligate the customer to use a particular tree-service company.
This transparent relationship gives customers access to independent arborist expertise while also making professional tree-service resources available when needed.
Arborist Services for Homes, Businesses and Managed Properties
Livingston Solutions works with:
Arborist Services Throughout Southwest Missouri
Matt Livingston provides arborist consultations and related services in Springfield and surrounding Southwest Missouri communities, including:
*Nearby communities by request.
Service availability may depend on the type of consultation, property location and scheduling requirements.
Make Better-Informed Decisions About Your Trees
Removing a tree is permanent. Treating a tree without identifying the underlying problem can also waste time and money.
An arborist evaluation can provide a clearer understanding of:
Matt’s role is to help customers understand the available information and make a more informed tree-care decision.
Arborist Service FAQs
Is Matt Livingston employed by Livingston’s Lawn & Tree?
No. Matt Livingston owns and operates Livingston Solutions. Livingston Solutions is separate from Livingston’s Lawn & Tree, which is owned and operated by Mark Livingston.
Matt performs arborist services independently through Livingston Solutions.
Why is Matt featured on the Livingston’s Lawn & Tree website?
Mark and Matt Livingston are brothers who serve many of the same types of customers through separate businesses.
Livingston’s Lawn & Tree features Matt as a trusted independent resource for customers who need professional arborist consultation, diagnosis, appraisal or plant health care.
Who will invoice me for an arborist consultation?
Arborist services performed by Matt are contracted and billed separately through Livingston Solutions.
Any tree removal, trimming, stump grinding or other tree-service work performed by Livingston’s Lawn & Tree is quoted and billed separately.
Does an arborist consultation include tree removal?
No. Matt’s consultation, diagnostic and plant health services do not automatically include tree removal or trimming.
When physical tree work is recommended, the customer may request a separate estimate from Livingston’s Lawn & Tree or another qualified tree-service provider.
Do I have to use Livingston’s Lawn & Tree after Matt’s assessment?
No. Customers remain free to choose which tree-service company performs any recommended work.
Can Matt tell me whether a tree should be removed?
Matt can evaluate the tree’s observable health, condition and potential concerns and discuss available management options.
The final decision may depend on the tree’s condition, the surrounding property, the customer’s goals and the scope of any recommended work.
Does Matt provide emergency tree removal?
Matt provides arborist services through Livingston Solutions. For fallen trees, hanging limbs or urgent physical tree removal, contact Livingston’s Lawn & Tree at (417) 818-3352.
Keep people and pets away from damaged trees, particularly when utility lines may be involved.
What should I prepare before an arborist consultation?
Be prepared to provide:
- The property address
- Photographs of the tree and surrounding area
- A description of the symptoms or concern
- When the problem was first noticed
- Recent construction, excavation or landscaping activity
- Information about previous treatments
- Any deadlines involving insurance, legal or property transactions
Contact Matt Livingston
Concerned about the health, condition, safety or value of a tree?
Contact Matt Livingston of Livingston Solutions to discuss an independent arborist consultation in Springfield or a surrounding Southwest Missouri community.
Livingston Solutions
Matt Livingston, Owner and Arborist
Phone: (417) 830-1130
Need Tree Removal, Trimming or Stump Grinding?
For physical tree-service work, contact Livingston’s Lawn & Tree separately.
Livingston’s Lawn & Tree
Mark Livingston, Owner
Phone: (417) 818-3352
DISCLOSURE:
Livingston Solutions and Livingston’s Lawn & Tree are separately owned and operated businesses. Services, estimates, contracts, scheduling, warranties and billing are handled independently by each business.