5 Reasons Why Pruning Trees is Important
Let our Kansas City Tree Care Experts Handle it For You
Trees need pruning for a variety of reasons. The truth is that pruning, when performed by professional certified arborists like us at Arb Tech, is actually very beneficial for the tree.
Let’s explore what pruning is and why we do it, plus the reasons you might consider calling us to schedule an appointment to take care of the trees on your property.
What is tree pruning?
Pruning is an arboricultural practice that involves the selective removal of branches and limbs. As certified arborists, we can perform multiple types of tree pruning on mature trees that need our help.
Cleaning is a type of pruning that removes dead, dying, or diseased branches from the top of the tree, called the crown. Conversely, raising is a type of pruning that removes lower branches from the tree.
We also perform a type of pruning called reduction, which makes the tree smaller, or to remove excess foliage from the crown.
Tree pruning is important for safety.
Diseased, dying, or weak limbs can pose safety hazards for people, buildings, animals, and anything else near the tree.
A single strong wind gust could cause the branches to fall, damaging anything or injuring anyone who happens to be nearby.
Massive trees close to houses can also be a fire hazard. An errant lightning strike could not only burn the tree, but the tree could pass the flames to nearby structures. Trees close to structures can become a problem due to sudden limb drop and the large amount of deadwood that comes with larger trees. A pruned tree is a safe tree.
Tree pruning can help keep pests out of your home.
If your tree has branches that reach toward the roof of your home or business, then it’s essentially providing the perfect highway for squirrels and other critters to nest in your attic or walls.
These animals only need a tiny opening - and they’ll make one, if necessary. If you allow these animals easy access to your roof, the chances are good they’ll find a section of rotted soffit or siding and squeeze their way in.
Having your trees professionally pruned decreases the chance that you’ll be sharing your home with uninvited tenants with tails.
Tree pruning services can keep your trees healthy.
Certified arborists know how to care for trees. And trees that need pruning don’t grow like trees that have been well cared for.
In fact, we can influence the shape of your trees as they grow by strategically pruning them. We can ensure that every branch gets adequate sunlight and that your tree doesn’t grow awkwardly-placed branches that affect the shape of your tree.
Pruning also removes disease and other tree-related issues, so they don’t proliferate and affect the rest of your tree.
A visit from a certified arborist from Arb Tech is like getting both a haircut and a doctor’s visit for your tree.
Tree pruning can help prevent future problems.
As certified arborists, we’re trained to spot issues in any type of tree in Kansas City and the surrounding area.
When you call us to schedule an appointment for pruning, not only will we take care of all your tree-trimming needs, but we’ll also look over your trees to ensure they don’t have any problems that could arise in the future.
We know the tell-tale signs of impending issues, so we can keep tree owners like you informed of what you can expect from your trees.
Tree pruning services can help out the rest of your yard and garden.
Dense trees cast huge shadows on your lawn and garden, which can interfere with grass growth and your other plantings’ success.
By pruning trees, we can help reduce the density of your trees so more sunlight reaches the rest of your yard and garden. Reduction pruning also helps prevent trees from taking over your entire landscape.
If you want a healthy lawn and garden area, then you need to start with ensuring your trees are healthy and not interfering.
A quick note on when to prune trees
The best time of year to prune a tree depends on the tree and the risk it may pose - that is, the reason you are considering having it pruned.
For example, some tree species do better being pruned after they’ve fully bloomed, while some respond better if they’re pruned during dormancy. Some even love getting cut before they leaf out.
If you are scheduling tree pruning to keep your healthy trees looking and growing their best, the Arb Tech team will help you determine the best time to prune.
However, if you need to prune a tree to resolve a problem or prevent an issue, then the best time to prune it is immediately; these trees can be addressed any time of the year.
Get tree pruning near you from Arb Tech.
Our customers tell us over and over again how satisfied they are with our work. Our extensive tree knowledge means we can help you care for any kind of tree you may have - and leave your property looking better and healthier than we found it.
When it’s time to schedule tree pruning services, call Arb Tech at 913-954-7004 or 785-691-6009, or book online. One of our tree care experts will visit your tree to determine its needs, and take care of it for you.
Don’t climb that tree yourself. Contact Arb Tech today.