Did you know that regular tree trimming benefits not only your trees but also your lawn, hedges and other plants? Many homeowners worry that trimming trees will damage them, but trees need regular maintenance to stay in their best shape. Here are several reasons why keeping your trees trimmed is your secret to a healthier, happier and more beautiful yard.
Reduces Breakage
When tree branches grow too long and heavy, they have a higher risk of breaking during high winds. Branches often take out a large chunk of the tree’s trunk when they break off, and this can cause the tree to grow into an odd shape or even kill it. Falling branches also pose a serious safety hazard. Regular trimming is an important preventive step that keeps your trees, your property and your household safe.
Prevents Crowded Branches
When tree branches grow too dense, they begin to choke each other out, which leads to unsightly clusters of dead branches. Precision trimming thins tree branches and gives them more breathing room. This makes your trees look greener and increases the yield of fruit-bearing trees. Well-pruned trees also make a better home for wildlife with plenty of room for bird and squirrel nests between the branches.
Allows Air and Sunlight Through
Your lawn, hedges and flowers need air and sunlight to thrive, but overgrown trees cast shadows that can starve your other yard plants. Patches of dead grass around the base of a tree are a sure sign that the tree is overdue for a trim. Garden plants and ornamental flowers also have difficulty growing when unruly tree branches keep them from getting adequate sunlight.
Removes Diseased Branches
It only takes one diseased branch to infect an entire tree, but trimming away diseased branches before the bad spots spread can save your tree. If you notice signs of disease in any of your trees, it’s important to schedule trimming services right away. Diseases can spread from one to tree to another, especially if they’re the same species, so take quick action to avoid losing multiple trees.
Helps Trees Live Longer
You want your trees to keep your yard cool and shady for as long as possible, and regular trimming helps trees have a long, healthy life. Keeping rotten, dead or diseased parts of your trees trimmed away makes room for fresh, strong branches to flourish and prevents problems that can result in the death of your tree. Mature trees not only add beauty and comfort to your yard but also increase your home’s value.
If your trees could use some shaping, Woodland Tree Service is ready to take your yard in Plymouth, MN, to the next level with high-quality tree trimming and pruning services.
