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Pruning Tips

From I.S.A. Certified Arborist: David A. Steele

Tree pruning is an essential part of effective arboriculture. It helps maintain the health of trees and enhances their appearance. In addition, well-pruned trees are less likely to cause damage to property or people. Arborists use a variety of techniques to prune trees, depending on the tree's size, age, and condition. Pruning should always be done with the tree's welfare as the top priority.

General Landscape | Blog | Pruning Trees for Safety

Pruning trees for safety

Pruning trees for safety means removing dead, diseased or damaged branches to prevent them from falling and hurting people or damaging property. It’s important to keep trees trimmed on a regular basis because overgrown trees can be a hazard.

There are several reasons why you might want to prune a tree. Dead branches can fall off and cause damage, broken branches can create an obstruction, and overgrown branches can create a fire hazard. Diseases and pests can also kill branches, so it’s important to keep an eye out for these signs and take corrective action. 

General Landscape | Blog | Pruning For Shape and Size

Pruning for shape and size

When it comes to keeping your garden looking its best, pruning is one of the most important things you can do. Pruning is the process of removing excess branches and foliage from a plant in order to improve its shape and size. It’s an essential part of landscape maintenance, and should be done at least once a year.

There are a few basic principles of pruning that you should keep in mind. First, always prune in the early spring, before new growth begins. Second, make sure to prune evenly so that the plant looks balanced. Third, always use sharp shears 

General Landscape | Blog | When To Prune Trees

When to prune trees

When it comes to keeping your trees looking its best, pruning is one of the most important things you can do. Pruning is the process of removing excess branches and foliage from a plant in order to improve its shape and size. It’s an essential part of tree care, and should be done at least once a year.

There are a few basic principles of pruning that you should keep in mind. First, always prune in the early spring, before new growth begins. Second, make sure to prune evenly so that the plant looks balanced. Third, always use sharp shears. 

General Landscape | Blog | Tree Pruning Tips - Wrapping Things Up

To wrap things up ...

Tree pruning techniques are used for structure, shape, and form. Proper pruning techniques will keep the trees healthy while maintaining good appearance and vigor.

We hope you visit us again, for more tips and tricks to assist you to maintain healthy plants and trees on your property.

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General Landscape | David A. Steele | Certified Arborist

David A. Steele
I.S.A. Certified Arborist

David A. Steele is a Consulting & Certified Arborist — an authoritative expert on trees, and whose objective, comprehensive viewpoint ensures the safety, health, and preservation of trees. David has an extensive level of knowledge and experience that makes him highly sought after by consumers, professionals, and other arborists.


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