Tree Pruning and Trimming Services Lethbridge

Why should you prune trees?

Pruning tree limbs serves multiple purposes, all of which contribute to enhancing the appearance of a tree. While trees can grow naturally without pruning, this routine practice is essential for enabling your trees to thrive and endure for an extended period. To gain a proper understanding of tree trimming techniques, it’s crucial to first comprehend the reasons behind the need for tree pruning.

1. Pruning for healthy trees

Pruning for plant health focuses on removing dead, dying, and diseased branches, branches that rub together, and any branch stubs so the entire tree continues to grow healthily. Opening up the canopy to let light and air filter throughout the entire tree allows for increased foliage while decreasing the risk of disease.

At the ground level, suckers and water sprouts weaken the wood and steal nutrients from the main tree. By helping a tree establish one main tree and a dominant leader, you create a strong tree that’s ultimately able to withstand winter storms and high winds.

Landscape maintenance and appearance pruning combine to create the ideal plant you envision. By pruning and trimming trees in specific ways, you can encourage fruiting and flowering, shape plants into specific forms, and control plant size.

2. Pruning for safer spaces

Pruning trees not only promotes their health but also enhances their strength, a factor often overlooked but critical for safety. When you trim the trees in your yard, you create a secure environment for your family and friends.

Various hazards such as dead branches, diseased trees, and weak limbs can pose risks to both people and property. When engaging in tree pruning, it’s essential to evaluate whether tree branches are encroaching upon safety lights, and electrical lines, or obstructing clear views of traffic.

Depending on your location, it becomes especially important to thin out branches and remove dead limbs from trees before hurricane season. Excessive foliage can make trees top-heavy and more susceptible to toppling during storms, potentially causing damage to homes and plants below due to falling branches.

How we can help with pruning and trimming

Pruning or removing trees, especially large trees, can be dangerous work. Besides, not everyone understands the individual needs of a tree. So, tree work should be done only by trained and equipped professionals. As certified arborists in Lethbridge, here’s how we can help:

1. We are trained for the job. As qualified arborists, we are trained professionals specializing in proper tree care, tree planting, and tree maintenance. While you may not know all the secrets of handling trees in various situations, we are well-versed in the intricacies of the task. From tree pruning and removal to diagnosing ailments and treating insect infestations, we are trained and skilled in all aspects of tree care.

2. We have the right equipment for the job. As professional arborists, we come equipped with the necessary tools to tackle various tasks, whether it’s tree pruning, stump removal, or hedge trimming. Bringing in an expert like us will not only save you time but also money that you might otherwise spend on purchasing specialized tools you may rarely use.

3. Safety is our priority. Tree removal, pruning, stump grinding, and other tree care tasks are far more complex than simply using a few tools to cut down a tree. Attempting these tasks on your own can easily lead to injuries or significant property damage. With us, you can rest assured that we possess the experience, knowledge, equipment, and skills to safely address issues arising from damaged trees.

4. We take care of the leftovers. Tree branches you’ve cut off or stumps left behind can be unsightly and pose tripping hazards. When you engage our services, we ensure that debris removal is part of our comprehensive job.

5. We can minimize damage. During low-density storms, tropical storms, or heavy winds, trees often suffer major damage. A falling tree onto your house can cause substantial harm to both people and property. We conduct regular tree inspections and recommend safety measures when necessary, helping to reduce the risk of future damage to your property.

6. We leave your trees and property looking beautiful. Shaping a tree into an aesthetically pleasing form is an art that requires skill. We, as arborists, have extensive experience working with various tree species in different ways. This expertise allows us to predict the growth patterns and shapes of trees, resulting in a landscape that you’ll truly adore.

There is never a bad time to remove dead, damaged, or diseased branches. But most trees benefit from pruning in mid to late winter. Pruning during dormancy encourages new growth as soon as the weather begins to warm. The lack of leaves after autumn allows you to easily identify branches and limbs requiring removal.