Tree Pruning & Trimming Services
Planting and maintaining trees on your property has many advantages. Besides beauty, trees create serene and tranquil environments. Viewing trees can reduce workplace stress and fatigue and even decrease recovery time following medical procedures.
However, caring for those trees can be difficult for us to do ourselves. That’s where a seasoned professional can be vital!
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Tree Pruning
Tree pruning is when precise, planned cuts are made by hand, one limb at a time, to promote the health or growth of a plant.
Pruning is necessary for optimum tree health for five reasons:
- Dead branches are unattractive and use resources that could be used to make the roots stronger and encourage new branch growth.
- Branches that have a disease, fungi, or decay need to be removed so that the damage doesn’t spread to healthier branches.
- Dead branches can break, downing power lines, damaging property, or even causing injury.
- A tree can be pruned to change its natural growth shape or to see your surroundings better.
- Pruning at the correct time of year can encourage flower development and fruit production for the following year.
Tree Trimming
When trees are trimmed, multiple limbs are removed at once. For instance, when cutting back overgrown plants. Trimming to maintain the size and shape of the plant is typically carried out after pruning has been used to achieve the desired appearance.
Decorative trees are usually pruned to achieve a desired size and shape, often formal or geometric, and then the form is maintained through regular trimming.
Traditional “topping” of trees to clear power lines is an extreme and dangerous version of tree trimming.
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St. Catharines Tree Services
We offer a complete set of tree services in St. Catharines
Tree Removal
Looking for a tree removal service in St. Catharines? It’s important to turn to a provider with the right experience and extensive local know-how.
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Stump Removal
Stump removal is often more complicated than you think. We have the expertise and equipment to take care of these landscaping eyesores.
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Arborist
Many people do not know how to care for trees on their property, but arborists working with reputable tree service companies can help you care for your trees.
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Tree Cutting
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Learn moreBenefits of a Professional Pruning
When pruning trees, many people inadvertently end up trimming when they mean to prune. This can be due to using the wrong tools or incorrect techniques and can result in severe damage or even the death of a plant.
Successful tree pruning in St. Catherines can be accomplished safely and with good results by hiring a professional. A professional not only knows the multi-step pruning technique but can also spot problems such as girdling roots which can injure or kill a tree.
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Benefits of Professional Trimming
It is best to hire a professional when tree trimming in St. Catherines. Professional tree trimmers will have the proper tools and safety equipment – particularly from trimming large trees – plus they will avoid common and costly trimming mistakes.
Here are a few DIY trimming mistakes that people often make:
- 1ToppingOften used as a way to control tree size, methods involve trimming the biggest branches from the treetop, so that only lateral branches and stumps remain. The weakened tree will regrow its main leader in multiple places, creating a burst of bushy growth—the exact opposite effect you desired.
- 2Stub cutsIf a branch is cut too far from the tree trunk and dies, the decay can work its way backward into the trunk of the tree, causing the tree to die.
- 3Flush cutsWhen a branch is cut too close to the main stem, the tree is unable to heal correctly. The damaging cut can result in decay and possibly the death of the tree.
- 4Ripping barkIf the wrong tools and techniques are used, heavy branches can fall and rip the bark before making a clean cut. The damage can interrupt the flow of nutrients between the leaves and roots, which can weaken the tree.
When your trees’ health is at risk, they can face decay, instability, disease, and a shorter lifespan. Providing regular maintenance by hiring St. Catherines tree pruning and trimming professionals is the best choice. You will be satisfied with the results, knowing that the trees are both healthy and beautiful.
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