Goals of Pruning

There are basically two goals to proper tree pruning. The first goal is to eliminate hazards that may place your family or your property in danger. By identifying and eliminating potential threats our arborists will significantly increase the safety of your property. The second goal is to prune for proper maintenance. This type of pruning helps to preserve the lifespan of your trees while maintaning the shape and curb appeal.

Why Prune?

There are many different types of pruning that fall under the goals mentioned above. For example You may want to open up a view that years of overgrown trees have blocked but you still want to preserve your trees. This type of pruning is called vista pruning. Or you may be wanting to bring more light to your lawn through crown thinning techniques that help to increase overall light and air circulation for your trees and lawn. Often our customers simply need to prune trees that are growing too close to structures. This is the most often requested and most often abused type of pruning. Improper pruning has been responsible for the weakening or death of many trees over the years. Special care must be given to proper pruning techniques regardless of the reason for pruning.