To improve the view: If you have branches that are obstructing your view, we have a simple solution. We’ll work with you to determine which branches should be cut to reclaim picturesque views around your property. We’ll also advise you as to which branches should be kept to keep your trees healthy. While you may want to remove several branches to earn an excellent view, it’s important to note that cutting too many branches may be harmful, especially if we’re cutting leader branches — the larger, vertically oriented branches that grow furthest into the canopy. Cutting these branches can hinder tree growth, since less leaves will get the sunlight they need to photosynthesize, and cutting too many branches may actually damage or kill the tree.
If you’re trimming off branches to improve your view, we’ll ensure that your trees still thrive.
To get rid of dead branches: If you have dead branches throughout your tree, it’s important to cut them off. These branches can be dangerous (since they can fall on your property or hit people below), and they can cause more harm to the tree. Dead tree limbs can still soak up water and nutrients from the soil — when these resources could be used elsewhere. Dead branches can also attract insects (like termites), and they can harbor mold and fungus, which can spread to other parts of the tree. Ridding your lot of dead branches is good for your tree, as well as your property.
Not sure if your branches are dead? Keep an eye out for the following signs:
- Few or no leaves growing
- Missing bark
- Discolored branches
- Broken branches
- Branches that don’t flower or produce fruit when they should
Weather-damaged branches: Lightning strikes and wind can be strong enough to break even the biggest branches. If you have branches that are weather damaged, it’s best to have them cut right away. Again, they can damage your property, and they can cause further damage to your tree.
To improve your tree’s health: Tree trimming, when performed properly, can actually improve the health of your tree. Trimming off branches can help the remaining branches to thrive, since these branches will have more access to sunlight, water, and nutrients from the soil. If you have a tree that’s unhealthy, or if you’d simply like to improve the longevity and look of your tree, tree trimming may be the solution.
To reduce the canopy: A full tree canopy can look great, but it can cause problems for your tree and your property. If you have a tree canopy that is too full, it can choke out sunlight for the lower branches of the tree. Plus, the same logic applies for all of the flora beneath your tree. If you have a tree that sits over your lawn or a garden, for instance, then an overgrown canopy can actually hinder the growth of that grass and those plants.
And, once again, you may want to trim the canopy of your trees to improve your view. We can thin out the canopy of your trees to ensure that they are healthy and your reviews remain unimpaired.
Safety reasons: Do you have a tree that is growing over your home? Or do you have a tree with branches that scrape past power lines? Then it’s time to trim those branches. You may not think about it often, but the branches on your property can slowly grow to be a danger to your property and yourself. We’ll identify any branches that are potentially dangerous, and we’ll cut them down so that you can rest easy. As we mentioned, we also provide emergency tree trimming services for those trees that are a current danger — you can learn more about our emergency tree trimming services below.