Making Trees More Beautiful

Posted on: 11 September 2020

Trees on your property require constant care, and calling in a professional can make this job much easier. Trees need to be trimmed differently and at certain times of year, require protection from pests and disease, and can benefit from regular inspections to check for signs of damage and sickness. Here's how a professional tree care service can benefit the trees around your home.

1. Trimming Done on Time

Tree trimming is something that requires particular care, as trimming too much or incorrectly can harm your trees. What specifics needs your trees have depends on what species of tree they are; different trees may need to be trimmed a certain way and may also need to be trimmed at different times of the year. With roughly a thousand species of trees in North America alone, this can be a lot to keep track of, especially if you have multiple kinds of trees on your property.

Professionals can help make recommendations such as what time of year your trees need trimming and how often this should happen. Further, professionals in your area will know what kind of trees are either native to your area or which can grow in the zone you're in and how best to take care of them. Having your trees trimmed by a professional can keep your trees healthy and looking good for a long time.

2. Dealing With Pests and Diseases

Even healthy trees can be susceptible to pest infestations and diseases, which, in the worst cases, can result in your trees' death. There are multiple ways a professional can keep your trees safe and healthy. First, preventative care can ensure that your trees don't get attacked. Professionals will be aware of pests or diseases that are in the area, and can arrange preventative care to keep these away from your trees.

Second, professionals can help you spot signs of infestation or disease. These signs can sometimes be hard to spot and will vary depending on what your trees are suffering from, so an annual inspection can help catch most problems early on. Third, if your trees are infected or infested, professionals can help you treat them. Depending on their ailment, your trees might need to be trimmed or to have insecticides used on them.

3. Spotting and Managing Risks

One of the reasons that problems with your trees can be hard to spot is that many signs of trouble, such as pests or disease, can start affecting your trees from the inside out. Dying branches, rotting roots, and damage from boring insects can all happen out of sight, which means that unless you're inspecting them up close, you may not notice them at all.

This can also mean that your tree can start to pose an actual danger to you and your loved ones and your property before the signs become obvious. For example, trees that start to die or weaken are at greater risk of falling over.

Regular inspections can help spot a lot of these problems before they become irreversible, but in cases where one of your trees is in dire shape, a professional can help determine how much of a risk it poses and whether it can be saved or whether it needs to be removed. If you suspect that one or more of your trees requires swift attention, contact a residential tree care service.