Essential Tips for Keeping Your Trees Healthy
Whether you realize it or not, your trees play a major role in keeping your home looking and feeling its best. Not only do they help block out the sun, keeping your home nice and cool, but also they’re integral for improving the air quality as well. If you are able to keep your trees well-maintained, they can also truly revamp your curb appeal! So how do you know when you should trim your trees?
Routine tree trimming is the key to improved views, beautiful curb appeal, and healthy trees. In this article, we’ll discuss some of the other reasons to have this service done, and what you should be looking out for in your own home.
The Benefits of Tree Pruning
It’s easy to spot a dying tree; just look for the dead and decaying branches near the upper part of the tree. Your tree may also have peeling bark, or even fungus growing near the bottom of the trunk. This typically means the tree has missed out on the necessary pruning over the years. Had the tree been pruned, it would have stood a better chance at living for many more years.
The pruning of trees helps those trees to maintain great overall health. Pruning the dead and decaying branches allows for new branches to grow in, and stops the dreadful decay from spreading to the rest of the tree.
- A few additional common benefits of pruning your trees include:
- Reducing the hazards that overgrown trees cause
- Allowing your tree to live for years to come
- Limiting the amount of weight in the crown, which can damage the trunk and roots
- Protecting your power lines and roof
It’s easy for trees to get tangled in power lines, causing a major safety hazard. When the branches get tangled, the risk of branches breaking off and landing on your home, car, or family increases. Reduce this risk from happening by keeping up on the pruning.
When Should You Consider Removing a Tree?
A tree on your property should be removed when you see dead and decaying branches.
You will be able to see the decay easily, near the bottom of the trunk or even on broken branches. When you spot growing fungus near the bottom of the tree, you’ll know it’s time to call in the professionals. Peeling bark is also a sign your tree is ready for removal.
Another common sign of a tree in need of removal is sagging or leaning. Oftentimes this could indicate that the root system for the tree is weak, and the tree itself is close to falling. At the first sign of this issue, it’s essential to call a professional tree service, as a falling tree can damage your home.
Consulting with experienced arborists is a great opportunity to get an expert opinion on if your tree should be removed. They will be able to inform you of the reasons behind their decision as well as complete the tree removal.
Ned Patchett Consulting is Here to Help
Ned Patchett Consulting is the premier tree service of the Silicon Valley area. They have been a trusted community resource over the years, and they are a family business dedicated to the art of beautiful landscaping. They offer convenient tree trimming services along with complete tree removal for those more dangerous trees.
