Why Prune?

Plants are pruned for a variety of reason. Prune plants to maintain health and desired appearance by pruning out dead, diseased and unwanted branches. Old flowers and fruit should also be removed as they may become unsightly. Pruning faded flowers (dead heading) enables the plants to put more energy into growth versus making seeds. By pruning plants regularly you can control size and appearance without having to prune extensively. Late fall is a good time to evaluate deciduous plants after the leaves have fallen.

Ten Top Reasons to Prune:

Professional tree care is an investment which can lead to substantial returns. Properly cared for trees can enhance and add considerable value to your property. Poorly maintained trees can become a liability in more ways than one. We specialize in the professional pruning and care of your trees. Here's 10 top reasons to have your trees professionally pruned:

1. Removes Diseased, Dead, or Broken Branches. Deadwood holds the tree in stress.
2. Lifts Limbs. Pruning with this in mind clears the limbs from the house, windows, fences, and wires.
3. Eliminates Wild Growth and Suckers. Pruning enhances graceful but natural lines and beauty of the tree.
4. Ensures Sufficient Sunlight for Grass Underneath Trees. Selective pruning allows space for sunlight to filter through.
5. Removes Parasitic Plants. (i.e., mistletoe) These type plants sap lifeblood causing distortion and weakened growth.
6. Increases Safety. Dead limbs or broken branches may at any time fall out of the tree. Additionally, trees that are structurally weak cabling or bracing may be added for support to branches with weak attachment
7. Provides Total Tree Care. The evaluation done when pruning will highlight any needs for fertilization or injections. Trees in good health are better able to defend themselves against insects and disease.
8. Decreases Likely-hood of Storm Damage. Storms usually break or damage already weakened tree limbs. It may cause the limbs or entire trees to fall, often causing damage to homes, cars, other structures, or other trees.
9. Provides Weight Reduction. Trees that have too heavy foliage growth or extra large branches may become weakened and cause breakage in an otherwise healthy tree.
10. Increases Property Value. Well cared for trees may lend value to property.

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