Making Trees More Beautiful

Posted on: 29 September 2020

If your property has several trees that have grown wild for years, the trees might make your property look neglected. Trees can add to the value of your property, but only if they are healthy and pruned so they add beauty. Here's how trimming back the trees in your yard can improve the curb appeal of your property when you want to put your home on the market or just live on a more attractive lot.

1. Trimming Removes Damaged And Diseased Branches

One important aspect of tree trimming is that the damaged, dead, and diseased branches are cut away. A tree that has dead leaves in spots is an eyesore, and it's also a danger to other trees if the insect infestation or disease spreads.

Branches sometimes die due to wind damage or damage from pests, and the branches should be trimmed away to keep the tree healthy and to improve the appearance of the tree. Having a tree trimmed right after it sustains wind damage is important because a damaged branch is susceptible to insect infestations that could threaten the health of your tree.

2. Trimming Trees Makes Your House Easier To See

If your trees have low-hanging branches, they may obscure the front of your house. This can make your house look spooky or dreary. Trees that block the view of your house could even be a home security risk. One thing a tree trimming company might do is lift the canopy.

This involves cutting away the lower branches so the canopy is higher from the ground. This has to be done carefully so too much isn't removed at once and so plenty of the canopy remains. When done properly, lifting the canopies of trees in front of your house can make a big difference in the curb appeal of your property and it can let more natural light in your home too.

3. Thinning Branches Allows More Sun In Your Yard

Another tree trimming technique the arborist may suggest is thinning the canopy of a big tree with thick growth. If the canopy of a tree is too thick, the sun is blocked from reaching the ground. While some shade is nice, too much shade can encourage mold to grow under the tree. Your property could develop a musty odor and seem dark and unfriendly.

A lack of sunlight on the trunk of the tree can even be unhealthy for the tree, but a tree trimming service can thin out the branches in the canopy so just the right amount of sunlight can filter through to nourish the tree trunk and grass growing below.

For more information on tree trimming, contact a local tree service.