Trees are a landscaping focal point for many homes and businesses. For this reason, tree pruning is one of the most important elements of appropriate landscape maintenance. Winter tree pruning is a common practice and yields the best results once spring finally comes around. Here are some of the best reasons to consider tree pruning this winter season.
Tree Pruning, Why Is It Necessary?
Why not just leave those trees alone and lets nature do its thing? After all, so many people prefer a more wild, unkempt landscape. The most crucial reason for tree pruning is safety. This is especially true with larger trees, which can be at considerable risk for dropping heavy, dead branches that can hurt people or cause property damage. Pruning techniques can also be used to alter the future growth pattern of a tree. This can improve the tree’s structural integrity or give it a more refined shape. It can also encourage your tree to steer clear of any homes, power lines, or other dangerous structures.
Why Winter for Tree Pruning?
Winter is an excellent time to cut back trees because plants are dormant in the cold months of the year. During its dormancy period, a tree’s growth slows down; it consumes less energy and stops generating any food. The process is very similar to hibernation with animals. While they’re dormant, trees are much less susceptible to any potential harm caused by pruning and less likely to be hurt by fungus or insects, which also slow down during the winter. When done right, dormant tree pruning encourages trees to flourish in the spring by prepping them for a fast and healthy regrowth.
How to Prune a Tree This Winter
Safe and sound tree pruning requires tree knowledge, expertise, and a real understanding of the end goal for a tree’s health and appearance. If you don’t know how to go about with pruning your tree, call Harford Tree to give you a hand!
- It’s best to prune on a sunny day with clear weather.
- Dead or diseased branches should always be removed first.
- Smaller or overgrown branches can be trimmed or removed to let in more air and light.
- Trees should be pruned with the end goal of fostering a healthy tree.
- Identify any potential obstacles or risks, like power lines, and use pruning techniques to encourage the tree to avoid them.
Tree Care and Maintenance from Harford Tree
Ready to have the beautiful yard you have always dreamed of? Harford Tree Experts & Landscaping, Inc has been in the business for decades, providing customers with quality work and quick responses all at the right price. We service the areas of Harford County, Baltimore County, Baltimore City areas including Bel Air, Fallston, Perry Hall, Towson, Essex, Parkville, White Marsh, and Middle River. For service during business hours, reach out to us or give us a call at 410-592-7321. We offer 24/7 emergency service as well, just give us a call at 443-250-6649. For updates about our business and more informative tips, follow us on Facebook and Twitter.