In the forest, trees are able to play by their own rules. They can spread out as much as possible and even relieve themselves of older branches to the forest floor. The trees in your yard and along your street do not have quite the same freedom for a good reason. Of course, we want our trees to look natural while also ensuring they grow strong and do not become safety risks.
This is where pruning comes in, while you may have heard the term and know it has something to do with trimming your trees there is more to it. Read on to learn exactly what pruning is, and why and how it is done.
First off for those that have not heard of pruning or have seen it take place pruning can be defined by: Selectively removing branches from a tree. The goal is to remove unwanted branches, improve the tree’s structure, and direct new, healthy growth. Now the benefits that pruning can bring you and your trees is that they are an investment that promotes long term health of your plants.
More benefits of pruning include:
Different goals of homeowners call for different trimming methods.
Here is a breakdown of the most common types:
No matter if you are looking to get your trees a routine yearly pruning before the harsh winter or are interested in protecting your home we have you covered. Our team is glad to come out and inspect your trees for free and decide on the best course of action. Contact us directly by calling us at 781-447-0045 or by filling out a contact form on our website!
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