Pruning Your Property's Trees


Pruning the trees on your property can be an essential type of work to have done in order to keep them healthy and attractive. Despite the fact that pruning your trees will be a necessary and routine type of work, you may be needing to have this done for the first time.

Dead Branches Can Be A Drain On The Tree's Growth

Dead branches can be an issue that nearly every tree will suffer at some point. Unfortunately, a homeowner may not realize that it is possible for these branches to create serious problems for the tree itself. For example, it can be possible for the branch to drain energy from the tree, and it may also be able to cause the tree to be more vulnerable to suffering significant health issues due to bacteria and fungal problems. Pruning branches that have died or that have developed serious issues can keep the rest of the tree safe from these significant complications.

Pruning Your Trees Will Not Take Very Long Or Cause Disruptions

Despite the fact that pruning a tree is a project that will require specialized contractors and equipment, pruning a tree is not a very long process. For those that are only needing one tree to be pruned, it may only require a couple of hours of time. Small or shorter trees may even require less time to be fully pruned. These factors can minimize the risk of major disruptions occurring as a result of the homeowner needing to have one or more of the trees that are growing on their property trimmed.

Mulching The Branches Can Have Practical Results

Having the branches that were trimmed during the pruning work mulched can be a practical solution to the need to dispose of them. During the mulching process, the trees will be ground into small pieces. This can be useful for covering areas of the ground. For example, some people may choose to have mulch placed around the base of the tree. This can help the tree to retain moisture, and it can allow the nutrients in the wood mulch to be gradually released back into the soil as the mulch breaks down. If you choose to not have the trimmed branches turned into mulch, you will need to arrange for a trash removal service that can handle landscaping debris and oversee the work of disposing of these materials. Leaving them on your property to break down naturally is generally not advised as this can attract a variety of pests to the property.

For more information on tree pruning, contact a professional near you.

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Taking the Guesswork Out of Tree Care

Have you ever tried to take care of your own trees? At first, cutting down dead limbs or dealing with ugly branches might have seemed like a simple task. Unfortunately, after climbing that ladder and managing sharp objects, another reality may have surfaced. In addition to staying safe, you might also have struggled with trying to determine which branches should stay and go, and how your choices could affect the tree's shape. I want to help you to take the guesswork out of tree care, so I made this blog. Read here to find out more about different trees, cutting methods, and common homeowner mistakes.