Do you know why some of the trees in your neighborhood look so vibrant and beautiful? The trees in your property can achieve that magnificent look with the help of an expert arborist. Trees are among the most magnificent living objects found in nature. They can make any landscape look serene and brimming with life. But as beautiful and majestic as they are, they require a bit of care to maintain their appearance. And one of the maintenance processes that a tree requires is pruning.
Pruning a tree has many benefits. The first and most important is keeping the people around it safe. A dead branch can fall from a tree at any time, endangering nearby people, buildings, and power lines. Removing dangerous limbs and maintaining a safe tree is always the best course of action. However, depending on the size of the tree and the location of the branches to be pruned, pruning itself can also be very dangerous. To ensure your own personal safety, we recommend you let an expert do any pruning you’re not absolutely comfortable and confident in doing.
Pruning for health purposes, for structural reasons, for safety reasons:
Pruning is a tree care and maintenance procedure that involves cutting and removing specific parts of a tree, such as dead or diseased branches, buds, and even roots, allowing the tree to develop stronger and healthier ones. When done correctly, pruning has many different benefits. It also reduces the presence of excess shade, which can impede the growth of other plant life around the tree, such as grass and/or shrubbery. It also helps make sure that the lower branches of the tree get enough sunlight and moisture. Trees need structural integrity, especially the young and still developing ones. Proper pruning can help a young, newly planted tree develop a sturdier structure, stronger limbs, as well as a lush and beautiful form.
Trees that are planted in residential properties often sit close to man-made structures such as a house, pools, garage, tool shed, as well as foot paths, driveways, and walkways. In some cases, homeowners even use tree limbs to hang a swing for the kids. What if one of the bigger limbs or branches of the tree is weakened by disease or is actually dead? That is a potential hazard that should be dealt with right away. It’s not advisable to tie a rope on a tree limb to use as a swing, but a lot of homeowners still do it.
Moreover, trees sometimes grow so tall or so wide that they can become a fire hazard when they come in contact with power lines. And if a tree limb is hanging over your home or other structures, a heavy storm could cause it to break and crash into whatever is underneath it.
Less is More: It is also important to remember not to prune too much off of a tree. Generally, you want to prune the smallest amount you possibly can, that achieves the desired effect. Never prune more than 30% of the crown of a tree (except under specific cases), as this is where most of its leaves are located and consequently where it gets most of its energy. You run the risk of fatally damaging the tree if too much is pruned too quickly. An expert arborist is your best bet if you want the job done properly and safely the first time. Call us now to care for your trees.