Pruning Services
Trees and Shrubs, Vines, Roots
Excellence in tree and shrub pruning is the root of our business. Our love of pruning stems from the privilege to save trees that many other tree companies will remove. Our knowledge, experience and history of saving trees is a cornerstone of our business.
Pruning will enhance a tree’s natural architecture and bring out each species individual beauty and characteristics.
Our staff are professional, courteous and thorough from start to finish.
Pruning Tips to Remember:
When to prune a tree? In general trees can be pruned in any season for the following; damaged, dead or diseased limbs, limbs of low vigor, rubbing and crossing, suckers and water sprouts and light training and trimming.
Exceptions or considerations are flowering trees and shrubs, trees in poor health, young transplants, borderline hardiness species, severity of the pruning required and desired effect.
Consult your neighbours when you wish to prune tree branches that overhang onto your property.
Call before you dig: Remember – before starting renovations or excavation on your property, trees will suffer if roots are cut or impacted in any way. Call us before you dig!
Benefits of Preventative Pruning:
When a tree’s crown is cleaned, it is able to grow with renewed strength and vitality. Crown reduction will provide air and light penetration making trees safer and less vulnerable to disease and harsh environmental conditions ice wind and snow.
Proper pruning invigorates and regenerates.
Pruning with the intent to create large wounds low on the stem is sure way to destroy a tree and reduce property value.
Don’t forget to start when they’re young. Young tree training will increase health, growth rate and the long term viability of your young landscape trees.