Tree Trimming Services: Best Practices for Stronger and Healthier Trees
Most people trim trees when they start looking overgrown. That's understandable, but the problem with this approach is that by the time a tree looks overgrown, the window for proper maintenance has already passed. Tree trimming services done well aren't reactive, but they are a maintenance practice that keeps trees structurally sound, reduces risk, and extends their lifespan well beyond what a neglected tree typically achieves. Here's what proper trimming actually involves, and where most property owners go wrong. Timing Matters More Than Most People Realize Late winter, just before the new growth emerges in spring, is the optimum time to prune for most species of trees. The cuts appear to heal up faster during dormancy as the tree is in a pause mode, and once the tree starts growing again, the cuts heal faster; plus, no leaves are hanging around so the branch pattern can be viewed more clearly. That will also help you determine which limbs you must leave behind, and w...