Greensward Lawn, Tree, and Pest
Want to keep that weak branch, multi-trunks, or split/cracked trunk? We have programs to reduce risks of weak unions.
Depending on the tree pruning annually to every few years is recommended for tree health, and to promote strong structure. Healthy pruning is achieved removing small portions to maintain proper root/branch ratio. Arborist pruning standards are followed to maximize tree health. Dead branches can be a hazard falling on people, pets, or property. Diseased or broken branches, if not removed, allow decay organisms to cause further decline to your tree. Weak branch unions, if not removed, are prone to breakage under storm loads. Pruning tree architecture protects the tree promoting balance in structure, reducing windfall, reduce disease development, reduce breakage, improve form and aesthetics.
Pruning increases tree vigor. Light prunings sends signals in the tree to get growing. You want your tree to grow. A lifeless tree is more prone to succumb to stresses (environmental, disease, insects,...). Encouraging tree growth allows the tree to overcome stress keeping it vigorous and healthy. In addition to pruning maintaining all requirements of the tree is important (nutrition, sunlight, soil moisture, ...).
We also prune and train Apple Trees to maximize apple quality and tree health.