Professional Tree Care - Tree Pruning Service
Many homeowners use the terms pruning and trimming interchangeably. Although they have a lot of similarities, they have significant differences that we have to know. Tree trimming is usually done to improve the aesthetics of the tree, while pruning is for keeping the health of the tree in check. We should identify if a branch or limb is damaged before cutting them off.
Why Should You Prune?
- If you want to increase or reduce the growth of the tree, pruning will be a useful tool. There are different types of pruning techniques to achieve either of the two goals. Arborists can do something about your tree if it is not growing at its right size.
- Pruning can prevent diseases and pests from fostering in the tree. Before your tree gets any worse, you should have it pruned by a professional.
- Keeping your tree's beautiful appearance can be achieved through pruning. By cutting away diseased branches and overgrowing limbs, your tree will maintain its symmetry and right structure. Also, if you don't deal with this issue as early as you saw it, there is a possibility that it will be a problem in the future.
- It is essential to cut away limbs or branches that are damaged or diseased because they can fall at any time. If they happen to fall into your property or loved ones, it will be a big problem for you. You may be held accountable for any damage or injury brought by the incident. We always recommend pruning to our valued clients because we want them to avoid facing this kind of situation. It is still to prevent things from happening than to look for ways to solve it when it happens.
- What most people don't know is that pruning can help the tree produce more fruit and flowers. There are types of trees that require rather elaborate pruning techniques for them to provide more fruits. This why a professional arborist should do pruning because if done incorrectly, it can damage the tree even more. Arborists use different approaches depending on the type of tree to ensure positive results.
When and How Often Should I Prune?
There are factors to consider before you decide to prune your tree. You should start with your goal of pruning your tree. This is important because it will determine your next steps and other factors in pruning. As stated above, there are various pruning techniques that arborists use, but we are going to tell you some of the most critical points in pruning.
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- Cutting away dead or decaying branches can be done at any time of the year and will be okay for the overall health of the tree.
- Pruning your tree in winter is the best time if you are aiming for growth. It is best to prune after the coldest days.
- If your tree has excessively grown, it is best to prune it in the summer when the annual growth has passed. It lessens the open leaf surfaces that lower the absorption of nutrients by the tree which will cause its growth to be stunted.
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