TREE TRIMMING

Trimming is essential to maintaining the health of any tree. Our Master Arborist knows exactly what time of year and which techniques are best to keep your trees thriving.

WHAT ARE SIGNS THAT A TREE NEEDS TRIMMING?

Dead, dying, cracked or broken branches
Crossing branches
Limbs encroaching on structures
Undesirable shaping of canopy or low hanging branches

REASONS TO TRIM...

Trees that have branches that cross over one another, rub against one another, grow toward the center of the tree, grow at a narrow angle to the trunk, have multiple appending branches, or pose a risk to structures or people are good candidates for some pruning. Dead or dying parts of a tree any time of year signal that it is time to call your local tree care experts.

YEAR ROUND TREE CARE

Regular care of trees involves trimming to remove questionable or dead branches, branches over structures and to improve the general shape and balance of a tree. Pruning younger trees early and often prevents potentially costly and complex repairs of more mature trees later. Our certified arborist will be happy to give you a free evaluation if you think you may need trimming.

WINTER PRUNING

Despite the old adage, “prune when your pruners are sharp”, some deciduous trees are best pruned during dormant season. For the residents of DuPage/Kane County, November till March is a good time to prune those trees. Trimming these trees in Spring and Summer should be avoided, as it may attract invasive insects that cause DEADLY DISEASES.