What is Tree Pruning?
Have you seen tree workers getting rid of damaged or weakened branches?
This process is called pruning, and it’s done to promote healthy growth. Our arborists carefully select which smaller branches to remove, as haphazard cutting could cause more harm than good.
We also pay attention to our surroundings to safeguard everyone around us as we carry out the tree work. Some of the methods we use to prune trees are crown reduction, crown lifting, and crown thinning.
We also ensure that the cutting is done within the law to avoid disputes and further inconveniences. Typically, consent is not required for tree work in private gardens.
However, in some cases, such as those involving protected trees, obtaining a permit is necessary. We explain this to homeowners and offer assistance where required.
Call us today to request your free quote.
This process is called pruning, and it’s done to promote healthy growth. Our arborists carefully select which smaller branches to remove, as haphazard cutting could cause more harm than good.
We also pay attention to our surroundings to safeguard everyone around us as we carry out the tree work. Some of the methods we use to prune trees are crown reduction, crown lifting, and crown thinning.
- Crown reduction is done to reduce the size of a tree, limit the crown spread, and make it more stable. We also carry this out if a tree has outgrown its allowed space.
- Crown lifting is performed to raise the branches of a tree. By removing low-hanging ones, we allow safer access beneath the tree and let more light penetrate through the crown.
- Crown thinning involves removing select branches within the crown to make them balanced. We also target weakened, diseased, or damaged branches in the process.
We also ensure that the cutting is done within the law to avoid disputes and further inconveniences. Typically, consent is not required for tree work in private gardens.
However, in some cases, such as those involving protected trees, obtaining a permit is necessary. We explain this to homeowners and offer assistance where required.
Call us today to request your free quote.
When Does My Tree Need Pruning?
We take several factors into account to know when it’s time to prune.
If the tree is weakened and prone to damage, pruning must be done as soon as possible.
Typically, trees are pruned from late spring to summer, but this will depend on the type of tree.
Pruning Birch and Maple trees at this time can result in excessive sap bleeding, so we recommend summer to mid winter instead.
Similarly, Cherry trees are also best pruned in the summer as they need their sap to protect them against wound pathogens.
Our experienced arborists can inspect your trees to determine the ideal time for any tree work.
If the tree is weakened and prone to damage, pruning must be done as soon as possible.
Typically, trees are pruned from late spring to summer, but this will depend on the type of tree.
Pruning Birch and Maple trees at this time can result in excessive sap bleeding, so we recommend summer to mid winter instead.
Similarly, Cherry trees are also best pruned in the summer as they need their sap to protect them against wound pathogens.
Our experienced arborists can inspect your trees to determine the ideal time for any tree work.
Why Should I Invest in Professional Tree Pruning Services?
Trees in the wild survive without pruning, as there are far fewer risks of harming anyone should weakened branches fall. But in the city, especially in densely populated areas, tree surgeons must handle this.
As a tree care service provider in Harrow, where trees are valued and protected, we make sure pruning results look natural and don’t negatively impact their health in any way.
As a tree care service provider in Harrow, where trees are valued and protected, we make sure pruning results look natural and don’t negatively impact their health in any way.
- Eliminates weakened and damaged branches.
- Reduces the risk of fallen branches.
- Trains them to grow away from areas where they could cause problems.
- Makes trees look more visually pleasing and your garden more refreshing.
- Improves health and creates a stronger frame, making them less vulnerable to damage during storms.
- Aids in ensuring airflow, which lowers the chances of insect infestation.
- Allows sunlight to penetrate and reach the ground, promoting healthy growth of the grass and bushes below.
Why Choose Our Tree Care Team
Our goal is to keep your property safe, stunning, and functional through expert tree services.
Our tree surgeons receive training in climbing, working at heights, and operating specialised machinery.
Before proceeding with any work, we assess the needs of a tree and explain to you the steps we are taking.
We ensure quality tree work and honest, competitive rates.
Our Process
- We start with a site visit, so we can inspect the tree and recommend the next steps.
- If you agree to proceed, we then prepare a detailed quote for you.
- Next, the actual work begins.
- We also handle the site post-cleaning for you.
- Then, we check in with you to see if you have any concerns regarding our tree work.
Tree Pruning vs. Tree Lopping
Many confuse these two processes. Long story short, their difference is in their purpose, but they both maintain and preserve trees.
Lopping aims to eliminate overgrowth, and often involves removing larger tree sections, therefore generating more waste, too. It also helps train the growth direction of trees.
Qualified tree loppers ensure that cutting branches doesn’t compromise the health and natural beauty of trees.
Pruning, on the other hand, focuses on eliminating smaller dead branches. Unlike lopping that requires larger equipment, pruning may only involve the use of hand pruners and shears.
Still, it has to be done by highly trained tree work service providers to ensure that the tree maintains its structural integrity.
Lopping aims to eliminate overgrowth, and often involves removing larger tree sections, therefore generating more waste, too. It also helps train the growth direction of trees.
Qualified tree loppers ensure that cutting branches doesn’t compromise the health and natural beauty of trees.
Pruning, on the other hand, focuses on eliminating smaller dead branches. Unlike lopping that requires larger equipment, pruning may only involve the use of hand pruners and shears.
Still, it has to be done by highly trained tree work service providers to ensure that the tree maintains its structural integrity.
To ensure quality tree work and competitive rates, reach out to us today. We are happy to help in and around the Harrow area.