Pruning is done for both aesthetic and practical reasons.
- Mature trees and hedges should be checked annually for deadwood, broken branches and early signs of disease or developing structural problems.
- Weight reduction in the fall can lessen winter storm damage.
- Young trees benefit from pruning in order to create strong and resilient branching. It is a very cost effective way to prevent future structural problems.
- Pruning during the dormant season tends to encourage new growth in the spring, while pruning in the summer will tend to discourage heavy growth.
- We prune in different seasons depending on the tree and reasons for pruning. Our recommendations will take into consideration your specific situation.
We prune rose bushes and rhododendrons as well as the largest, towering trees and everything in between. Our ISA Certified Arborists are experienced and careful pruners.
Art and Science
We often say that successful pruning is the result of integrating art with the science of professional tree care. Knowing how and where to make cuts that will not damage the plant, that’s the science. Creating a natural shape that compliments the plant and its surroundings is the art. Both are essential skills in pruning trees, shrubs and hedges.