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Marietta Tree Service: Essential Tree Pruning Tips to Keep in Mind

Are you planning to prune your trees? Here are a few essential pruning tips from a professional tree service in Marietta, GA to help you out.

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Marietta Tree Service: Essential Tree Pruning Tips to Keep in Mind

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  1. June 20, 2017 Marietta Tree Service: Essential Tree Pruning Tips to Keep in Mind There are many reasons to prune your tree. Whether you are pruning simply to improve the aesthetic appeal of the trees around your home or you are correcting safety risks older trees on your property pose, proper pruning technique is necessary to achieve the goal(s) you have in mind. With that in mind, here are a few essential pruning tips from a professional tree service in Marietta: Page | 1

  2. Know the Best Time to Prune The best time to prune your trees depends on a variety of factors. For example, trees that have just leafed out once spring starts should be left to grow more durable before you prune them. As such, the best time to prune such trees would be around later summer. The same goes for those who are looking for dead branches since these leafless branches would be much easier to spot. If you are pruning to help improve the form and structure of branches, it’s best to wait for all the leaves to fall before you lop off bits and pieces of your tree. This allows you to see all of your branches at once, allowing you to strategize better. Bring a Friend with You for Large Trees If you are working on a relatively large tree, you’ll undoubtedly need to use a large ladder to reach your tree’s branches. In such cases, it is in your best interest to have someone accompany you as you prune your tree. Have them hold the ladder steady as you climb up and prune your tree to reduce the chances of the ladder toppling while you’re on top. Otherwise, it may be better to call a professional tree service to handle the pruning for you. Cut Just Above the Collar Once it’s time to actually cut off problematic branches, be sure to cut just above the branch collar, the slightly swollen section between the trunk and branch. This encourages the production of chemicals that helps your tree seal the wound on its own. Avoid cutting too close to the trunk as this can lead to lower production of the healing chemicals. Likewise, you’ll want to avoid cutting too far from the trunk since this often leaves an unsightly stub that provides insects a direct entryway into your tree. Page | 2

  3. Be Wary of V-shape Growth Some trees, such as maple or ashes, have a tendency to grow in a V-shape. This can be problematic as the area can pose a structural problem as the tree grows larger and even become a significant risk in the event of a storm. The best way to avoid this would be to train the tree during its early stages. If you recently moved into a new home with an older tree, you may want to consult a respected local tree service in Marietta, such as SCS Tree Service, to decide what the best course of action is. About SCS Tree Service: SCS Tree Service is a professional tree service company serving Cobb and Cherokee counties. With decades of experience, SCS Tree Service offers a wide range of services, including 24/7 emergency tree services. Sources: How to Prune Trees, BHG.com Tree Trimming & Pruning: Tips & Techniques, TreeRemoval.com Page | 3

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