The Importance of Pruning
Trees play a much bigger role in the appearance, functionality, and safety of a property than most realize. A beautiful tree can add significant value to a property, just as a dead or unmaintained tree can instantly stand out as an eyesore. In order to reap all the benefits that beautiful and healthy trees can bring, it’s essential to prune and properly care for your trees. If a tree is not cared for, not only will the owners miss out on the benefits, but they may be left with an unsafe tree that has a negative impact on their home value and backyard appearance. There are many reasons that trees ought to be pruned, a few of which have been outlined below.
Reduce Storm Risk
Trees that have too much foliage can be hazardous due to their resistance to wind. Rather than allowing the wind to flow through the tree, unpruned trees become a wind block. This can cause damage to the tree and result in branches falling, or even the tree being taken out during a storm. Crown thinning is a type of pruning in which small branches are strategically removed from the upper part of the tree to reduce the risk of damage to your home and the tree during a storm. Dead branches and wood on a tree can also be very hazardous, especially during a storm as they are weak and can fall off much easier than healthy branches. Pruning to remove deadwood on a tree can save your home and property from damage.
Improve your view
Skilled arborists are able to use precise pruning techniques to improve your view. Pruning is great for view enhancement because many times, it involves small changes that make a huge difference. Hiring a high-quality, professional tree service company that takes all of your interests into consideration is a key factor in achieving optimal results for your trees' health and your view. If you love your tree but want to improve your view, skilled pruners may be able to help you find the right balance so that you don’t have to sacrifice one for the other. Pruning techniques to improve your view may include reducing, thinning, or raising.
Maintain space between the tree and other objects
Trees can be surrounded by homes, buildings, power lines, and other objects. It can be damaging to both the tree and the object over time if the tree continues to grow. Trees that grow in this environment may be more vulnerable, so maintenance is important. Additionally, regular pruning of these trees is essential because the tree will naturally grow over time into the space that was created when it was pruned previously.
Tree health
Like any living thing, trees need proper care in order to stay healthy. When trees go uncared for, the risk of disease, pests, and deadwood increases. Having your trees pruned allows more airflow throughout the tree, helps eliminate an environment where pests and disease thrive, and removes deadwood. All of these make for a much healthier tree that has a much greater chance of a long life on your property.
Improve aesthetics
Trees bring an abundance of beauty to a property when they are healthy and properly cared for. Having your trees pruned by a professional can boost your tree and property’s appearance significantly by bringing beautiful greenery, cleanliness, and symmetry to your property. Tree pruning can be a cost-efficient and effective way to enhance your property and enjoy the benefits and beauty that trees bring.
Grow more fruit and flowers
Fruit and flower trees add so much beauty to a property, as well as the benefits of providing fruit in your own backyard. If you have noticed that your fruit or flower trees haven’t produced as much as they used to, it’s a good idea to have a professional arborist come prune them. One of the reasons for the reduced fruit and flower growth could be that the tree has overgrowth which is shading the buds on the lower canopy. Plants need sunlight to grow, and if your tree goes unmaintained, it may hinder the growth of the fruit and flowers on that tree by creating too much shade. By having your fruit trees pruned, you can create an open canopy and allow more sunlight to promote the growth of your fruit.
If you would like to improve the health, safety, and appearance of your tree or any of the other many benefits of tree pruning, schedule a no-cost consultation online or with one of our field representatives to have one of our local, professional arborists consult with you on the best way to proceed.