Trees need the same care and attention you give your garden plants, and the difference between trimmed and untrimmed trees can be amazing. Groomed trees give your property a refined and elegant appearance that’s very pleasing to the eye. And if you have fruit trees, pruning will help them to grow more and larger fruit.

Tree and Hedge Trimming

Besides enhancing your landscape, pruned trees bushes can prevent property damage. Diseased and dead limbs should be removed to keep them from blowing off during storms and causing accidents or injuries, especially when the branches are near rooftops, walkways or driveways. Branches that encroach on power lines should also be removed, and you might want to trim branches that are near rooftops so that animals can’t access your roof.

Tree Removal

Sometimes entire trees are dangerous and should be removed. This includes trees growing too close to your home that could blow over during a storm or trees whose root systems could damage paving, utility cables, plumbing lines or the foundation of your home. If trees are dead, crowding other trees, diseased or infested with insects, they also should be removed. And when storms uproot trees or make them unstable, it’s an emergency situation that requires immediate professional attention.

Tree stumps can be both a hazard and an eyesore on your property. If the stump is rotten, it can become a haven for insects. Termites thrive on dry, rotted wood, while bees might find your stump an ideal location to build a hive. Until stumps are removed or ground down, their root systems continue to grow and can disturb underground plumbing pipes. Stump grinding costs less than stump removal, and it requires considerably less digging. Grinding down the stump won’t disturb utility lines or plumbing systems, there’s no root ball to remove, and it leaves no unsightly hole. After the stump is ground, the roots will die naturally.

Professional Tree Service

Because of the safety issues involved, tree removal and trimming should always done by a professional tree service company with proper credentials, solid experience and appropriate equipment. While you might find it easy enough to prune a shrub, it’s much more difficult to create a well-shaped tree. You could injure yourself or others, and if you trim trees improperly, they may become vulnerable to insects and diseases.

Be sure that the tree service company you hire is licensed, bonded and insured. Safety is very important with tree care, and the equipment that’s used should be suitable for the job at hand. Trees should be trimmed regularly, especially young trees. But even for older trees, regular care encourages health and proper growth. If you have additional questions about tree care services, it’s best to consult with a professional tree service company. Call Warner Tree Services today for tree inspections, free written estimates or recommendations for proper care.