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TREE PRUNING & TRIMMING
The DMV area’s most trusted tree service company
TREE PRUNING SERVICE OVERVIEW
Pruning and trimming helps develop good structure in growing trees and shrubs. Pruning also allows for maintaining space between buildings, streets, other plants, utility lines etc. and removes hazardous dead or broken limbs. When pruning trees we remove crossing, co-dominant, dead, diseased, and dying limbs that can aid in the spread of diseases and become safety hazards. Pruning can be a source of stress on mature trees and shrubs when improperly done. Our Arborists make all of our cuts according to the Maryland Natural Resources standards. Also with our belief that every leaf has its purpose, you can be assured that our pruning is done to provide necessary clearances while maintaining and improving the natural structure of your trees and shrubs. See below for our pruning options and best practices.
WHAT TO EXPECT WITH OUR TREE TRIMMING AND PRUNING SERVICE?
When you reach out to our arborist team at TREE EXPERTS for any tree service you may have. You may anticipate the following steps:
The First Consultation:
During our first meeting, one of our arborists will discuss with your goals and needs. Further inspections such as signs of disease, damages, and determining any potential risk or hazards.
Development Of a Plan:
Based on the results of the initial consultation, our team will develop a plan for any tree services. This plan will outline the specific branches and areas of the tree that will be pruned, along the methods that will be necessary.
Tree Trimming or pruning:
Once both agree to the plan developed, our crew will arrive on the agreed date and time to proceed with the work. This may involve using appropriate tools such as chainsaws, pruning shears, or pole pruners to remove selected branches.
Clean Up and Debris Removal:
After pruning work is completed and all branches have been cut down, limbs and branches will be chipped and haul away. Our crew will clean up any resulting debris for proper disposal.
Aftercare And Continuing Care:
To ensure the health and growth of your trees, our arborist may also provide you with follow-up and advice for your trees such as watering and fertilizing recommendations.
Maintenance Pruning Service
Maintenance pruning or also know as “crown pruning”, is the removal of selective branches such as dead, diseased, crossing, co-dominant, and dying limbs. The purpose of this pruning is to establish a proper branching structure or crown structure to developed a stronger, healthier tree canopy. Our arborists are trained to follow the Maryland DPR Forest Service standards. Proper pruning should be done for specific and explainable reasons.
Canopy Raising Service
Canopy Raising target the removal of the lower branches. This is usually requested at customers’ aesthetic or functional purpose. This type of pruning can be accomplish by only removing smaller limbs, as opposed to the main limbs connected to the main truck. Of course this may not apply for smaller trees but for bigger and manure trees. Canopy raising should always be performed by skilled arborist to avoid over-pruning which can harm the health and structural integrity of the tree. Our Arborist and crew are trained to considered the amount branches to be removed. We remove branches in a way that minimize stress or harm he tree. Moreover, this service focuses the tree’s energy on developing stronger, higher branches rather than maintaining unnecessary lower branches.
Pruning To Clear Service
Pruning to clear is generally keeping the branches and limbs away from your house or any other structure you care for. Smaller limbs within the distance of the structure and the tree would be removed. If a main truck or main scaffold limb is located within this distance, it would be removed only after discussed with the tree owner. Canopy overhanging the roof of your house is expected but will also be pruned to be kept the specific distance away from the roof. Will only be removed if there is any hazard to break. Generally, smaller ornamental trees are cleared 1-2 feet from a structure, medium shade trees 2-4 feet, and larger shade trees anywhere from 6-10 feet from the house.
