Tree Trimming

There is a correct way to trim a tree and a wrong way. The wrong way can cause damage that could potentially kill the tree or make it susceptible to disease. Our tree Service, we only use the safest and best tree trimming practices so that your trees will thrive. Our goal is to enhance their longevity and their health.

Unfortunately, there have been some trimming practices that have come about over the years and these practices have proven to be detrimental to the health of the tree. Sometimes a tree many not need to be pruned, but there are many reasons why it does need to be. However, all pruning and trimming should be carefully evaluated with the health and safety of the tree taken into consideration. When the tree is trimmed the proper way, the danger that the tree presents is reduced. Improper trimming can cause a tree to become dangerous and how it is trimmed will influence its entire life.

Trees can be trimmed year round, depending on a number of conditions and the reason for trimming. However, the winter proves to be a good period to trim because the trees are in their dormant period. Winter pruning works well for the winter because of the following:

• Damaged limbs that need to be removed can be easily identified by our arborists
• Structural problems are more obvious
• Branch removal is less damaging because there is no foliage weight on the limbs
• Three tree is able to recover easily because its energy collection and storage isn’t harmed
• Diseases and insects are not active during the winter, so they are not attracted to the pruning cuts
• The winter is the only time that is safe to prune elms and oaks because of the fatal diseases that can affect these two types of trees. Dutch elm disease and Oak wilt are two issues that can affect these trees if they are trimmed any other time of the year.