Useful Information Regarding Round Rock Tree Trimming

By Roger Morgan


Trees require a lot of maintenance for them to grow healthily. Although the procedure of maintenance involves a lot of activities, one of the most important activities is pruning, also called trimming. Trees that grow naturally in the forest do not need much intervention in the form of pruning because this task is handled naturally. On the other hand, landscape trees need more care so as to keep their aesthetics as well as structural integrity. Here are facts regarding Round Rock Tree Trimming.

It is crucial that the biology of trimming is understood well in order for trimming to be handled properly with no damage happening to the tree. Handling the task wrongly may cause serious damage to the plant whose recovery may not be possible throughout its whole lifespan. Also, the damage can considerably shorten the lifespan of the tree in question.

When trimming, it is important to be careful which branches are removed and which ones are not. With every cut, the potential of the plant to grow is affected in some way. Thus, no branch should be removed without a reason for doing so. Thus, one should consider the three main reasons why branches are removed. These reasons include improving form, reducing risk, and removing dead branches.

Branches can also be removed so that more light can reach the landscape below or other parts of the crown. In mature trees, branches are removed to serve as both corrective and preventive measure. The reason for this is that routine thinning has been determined to not necessarily lead to any improvement in health of trees. The plant needs to be inspected thoroughly before the job is started.

One should start the inspection from the top of the tree downwards to determine which branches should be removed and which ones should be retained. The pruning should also be started from top downwards. This prevents the removal of branches that should not be removed. As a rule of thumb, one should not remove more than a quarter of all branches on the plant.

While removing branches, those that are too huge compared to the main trunk are to be targeted. A branch is supposed to be about 30 percent or smaller in comparison to the main trunk. The reason for this is to guarantee safety while reducing the danger of falling. In case the tree is deciduous, the branches are not supposed to be cut beyond 30 percent of its height from the ground.

Most trees usually have a single trunk. As such, one should take time to identify which one is the main trunk in case there are multiple trunks. Before one moves to prune for form, they should remove any defective parts that can be identified. Cuts that result from the process can be painted to improve aesthetics. However, it is important to note that painting does not prevent decay in any way.

A person must assemble all the necessary tools before starting the job. The tools must be in proper condition and well sharpened. For branches that are so high a pole pruner would do. All major work that needs to be handled must be entrusted to a professional arborist.




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