There is a science to pruning your trees and shrubs, although it is not exactly a cut and dry case.
Tree pruning is an important part of the development of your trees. You can prevent disease or accidents as well as improve the tree’s overall shape and size with a pruning program. Often, we think of tree pruning as simply preventing a tree from growing too large to fit our landscape. However, tree pruning can help a tree grow larger and healthier, if it is done correctly.
The most common reason to trim your trees is to get rid of deadwood. Any dead branches are not going to grow back and there is no reason to keep them. Eventually, deadwood will rot and fall off the tree, damaging your landscape or even your car or home.
In order to shape a tree there are particular ways to trim certain branches and encourage growth in others. For example, you may have more sun on one side of your tree than another. As a result, the tree may be growing more on the sunny side and may be thin on the shady side. With proper pruning, the tree can be evened out and will be stronger and more resistant to the damaging effects of a harsh New England storm. You can prevent excessive weight on one side of a tree with regular pruning and monitoring of the tree. If a branch is getting to be too large (specifically is about 1/2 the size of the tree’s trunk or larger) it may be a good idea to trim it back or remove it entirely. Heavier outer branches can put a strain of the interior of a tree, making it weaker and more susceptible to breaking. Proper tree pruning can not only make your yard look nicer, but it can make your yard safer! If your trees and shrubs need help, call Matt’s Landscaping for a free estimate.