The trees on your property add to the beauty of your home and provide shade. They need proper trimming to look their best and remain healthy. How do you know when to schedule professional tree trimming service? The following seven indicators tell you that the time is now.
1. Weak Branch Unions
Weak or diseased branch unions can make your tree unsafe. Its branches can fall on cars, fences, or other property without warning. They’re also the most likely to come down during a storm. You’ll frequently see these weak unions on elm and maple trees, but this problem can affect any species.
2. Dead Branches
Dead branches are brittle and can break easily. They can fall and damage any property or hurt any people that are in their path. If the dead branch is small, it can get stuck on other branches as it comes down and damage the tree itself.
3. Diseased Branches
If some branches in your tree are diseased, you need to have them removed as soon as possible to stop the spread of the disease. If left to spread, you risk losing the entire tree. The disease can also spread to your other trees if it’s not removed soon enough.
4. Trees That Are Too Large
Your trees can grow too big for your yard. They can begin to look disproportionate to your home and landscaping, and they may interfere with the power lines.
5. Too Much Shade
As the branches of a tree grow heavy with leaves, they prevent the sun from reaching the inner branches. These inner branches then struggle. Heavy foliage also blocks the air from passing through the tree. As a result, during high winds, you’ll see more damage to the tree than if it had been properly trimmed.
6. Weird Shapes
Trimming keeps your trees looking balanced. Branches that jut out beyond others or at odd angles give your trees a strange appearance. Regular professional trimming removes those unusual branches and encourages better growth.
7. Crossed Branches
When branches cross over each other, they can rub together. This may result in damage to the bark. Affected branches are at a higher risk for decay, which can spread throughout the tree.
Professional tree trimming allows your trees to flourish. They’ll be safer and healthier while continuing to provide you with beauty and shade. Call Central Arbor Tree Care in Peoria, IL to schedule your professional tree trimming service today.
