Tree Trimming Las VegasTree trimming and pruning is an art form as well as a science which refers to the process by which trees’ branches or limbs or any other unwanted parts are cut off with aim to improve the health of the trees and reduce risks to property around them.
Reasons for tree trimming and pruning The trimming and pruning has among various reasons aimed at reducing hazardous site lines and to improve the aesthetic appeal of the property that is around us. To begin with, aesthetics is whereby the trimming is aimed at maintaining the good shape and appearance of the tree. It is majorly done through crown restoration which is one of the many forms of tree trimming and pruning. It is also aimed at allowing lighter and air circulation into the canopy so as to support the tree’s growth and wellbeing. Safety as one of the reasons of tree trimming is done mainly to avoid the branches that grow too close to power lines or houses. It is referred to as hazard reduction tree pruning. It may also be done through removal of diseased, dead or unstable branches. When is the appropriate time to conduct tree trimming and pruning? Tree pruning time greatly depends on the purpose of the pruning. Light pruning and trimming that entails removal of dead wood may be done at any time. The best times to conduct tree trimming and pruning is when there comes a change between leaves in fall and flower blooms in spring. Rather, one can be specific to conduct trimming anytime between the late fall and early spring. This is simply because during fall and winter the trees turn into dormant stage whereby there is inactivity thus halts their growth. At times pruning is mainly done with aim to enhance flowering and as such the trees that bloom in spring should be conducted pruning when their flowers fade and the tree and shrubs that flower mid-t o late summer should be pruned during winter or may be early spring as the appropriate time for pruning. Tree pruning and trimming may also be done with aim of thinning the crown to permit new growth and better air circulation among other reasons. Forms of tree pruning Tree pruning may be done through various forms which may include: dead wooding, crown and canopy thinning, crown canopy lifting, directional pruning, vista pruning and finally crown reduction among others. Tree pruning techniques There exist a number of tree pruning techniques which must be observed always. These may include; locating the branch collar before you make a cut on a tree, you should also ensure you always cut outside the branch bark ridge and also angle your cut down and away from the stem, you should also use the same technique to prune all branches and finally ensure that if the stem is too long you should use the three-cut technique as a form of pruning. Finally, the cost of trimming and pruning varies with the factors that accrue with the activity but greatly depends upon the person conducting the activity whether an individual owner or a professional. To get a free estimate on our tree trimming & pruning services give us a call at (702) 793-2711. Or if email works better, simply submit a request on the form on this page. Learn more about tree pruning by visiting our Tree Pruning Las Vegas Page. |
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