9 Important Benefits of Tree Trimming
A tree branch is scraping against the roof of this home. It’s time to call a tree trim service to take care of things before the roof is damaged.
Most likely, you don’t spend a lot of time thinking much about the needs of the trees in your yard — unless there is an obvious problem. But your trees are always on our mind. We know what they need to thrive and how to help you take care of them so they will be there to provide beauty, shade, and enjoyment for many years to come.
One big need that trees often have that people may want to consider? Trimming.
Trimming a tree can be a solution to quite a few existing tree problems. And trimming can also prevent a whole lot of headaches in your life when done properly at the right time.
3 Main Types of Tree Trimming
What is tree trimming? Trimming a tree usually involves cutting certain branches or cutting back on the length of some branches.
There are several main tree-trimming techniques that can be used.
Removing dead/infested/diseased branches.
Thinning out the weak branches.
Crown lifting - Cutting lower branches to clear structures or sidewalks and raise the canopy of your tree.
What does a tree trimming service do?
An experienced tree trimming service near you can evaluate the health of your trees and help you determine what types of trimming or other tree services your trees may need.
They’ll keep the safety of your home and property in mind. And they can examine your trees for any infestations, diseases, or structural issues so that you can take the best care of your trees and avoid future problems.
You can generally expect that a tree trimming professional will carefully cut certain branches, clean up any debris, and dispose of the tree branches and tree trimmings for you. Although, if you prefer to dispose of your tree trimming debris yourself, you may certainly request that option.
Besides trimming, you may need tree cutting, tree removal, or tree treatments to help your trees look their best, protect your property, and treat or prevent disease. An experienced local tree service company should be able to handle all of these needs for you and help you decide what your trees need most at any particular time.
In this post below, we’ll take a look at nine great benefits of tree trimming, as well as talk about the time of year that is best to trim trees. Then we’ll go into the factors that affect the cost of tree trimming jobs. And, finally, we’ll discuss how to know when to trim a tree vs. when it’s better to remove a tree.
Need tree trimming in Columbia, SC? We can help.
If you think your trees may need a little TLC and you live in Lexington or Richland counties in SC, give us a call today for a FREE QUOTE at 803-521-4978. Or email us at bootsonenterprises@gmail.com.
We also provide emergency tree-cutting services. So if you are in a bind, call us any time.
A diseased tree branch that needs to be trimmed or treated.
What are the benefits of tree trimming?
Trimming a tree offers a lot of advantages for your tree and your property. It’s an important part of proper lawn care and landscaping. Here are 9 major benefits for trimmed trees.
Proper tree trimming can:
Improve a tree’s appearance/shaping.
Promote proper tree health.
Limit the spread of disease.
Encourage tree growth.
Maintain a tree’s proper structural stability.
Allow a tree to access more sunlight.
Help address root loss issues.
Improve fruitfulness and fruit quality.
Prevent damage to nearby structures.
A tree branch in winter covered with ice in South Carolina.
When is the best time to trim trees?
Thinking about when to trim trees is an important consideration. Some tree trimming can be done year round. But for other trees, a certain time of year is better.
Late winter tree trimming is often best.
For routine hardwood tree trimming, late winter is generally the best time to prune or trim trees and shrubs, while they are dormant. Not only is it better for the tree, but it may be less expensive for you to do major tree trimming in winter. When the leaves are off the trees, the branches aren’t as heavy and that can save you money.
In South Carolina, you probably don’t want to do trimming on a snowy, icy, or rainy day, of course. But other winter days are perfect for most trees to be trimmed.
An exception to this rule is fruit tree trimming. For blooming trees, we like to do trimming later in the summer after the trees have blossomed in all their glory.
A trusted tree professional near you can advise you about what is best for the trees in your yard.
When should you not trim trees?
If your only consideration is the health of a specific tree, it’s best to avoid trimming a tree when its leaves are just starting to bud in the spring.
But there may be other reasons to consider, such as your home’s safety, the structural soundness of the tree, and other pressing concerns to weigh into the decision, as well.
You can always trim trees in these situations any time of year.
It’s always a good time to get rid of diseased, infested, or dead tree limbs and branches. So don’t worry about waiting for a specific time of year or season to do that.
Also, if your tree has suffered severe storm damage, that may require significant tree trimming or even cutting down a tree, regardless of the time of year.
And for evergreen trees, we don’t require any special time of year for a good trim.
Why is late winter the best time for trimming trees?
Deciduous trees (hardwoods) go through seasonal changes in a perpetual life cycle. We want to try to work with a tree’s natural ebb and flow to opt for the best time to trim.
In the spring, trees come to life and begin a time of fervent growth and budding. The tree may bloom and then may bud with light green leaves. To trim a tree in the spring, you’d lose the new growth, flowers, fruit that year, and beauty for that season.
In the summer, the tree’s chlorophyll production is in full swing. Those dark green leaves are the most efficient at absorbing sunlight and transforming it into sugar to fuel the tree. This is the process you may have learned about in 7th grade biology, photosynthesis. During this time, the tree is the most fruitful and full of life.
As autumn approaches, the green leaves slowly give up producing chlorophyll and stop photosynthesis. Everything begins to slow down. Then the leaves’ natural colors, without the green chlorophyll, begins to show, revealing the brilliant fall colors we love to see — yellow, red, and yellow. Eventually, the leaves blow off from the branches and create nature’s mulch to help add nutrients back to the soil. At this time, trees may not heal as well from being trimmed as they would right before spring.
And in winter, the trees becomes dormant. Without leaves, the tree can better weather cold temperatures and high winds from storms. And while the tree is not actively growing, budding, blooming, or producing fruit, trimming will cause the least amount of damage or harm. During the winter, trees are less prone to becoming infected with disease or insect infestations after being trimmed. This means less stress for your trees. Also, trimming in the late winter will allow the tree to begin to heal quickly as it “wakes up” in the spring.
Boots On Enterprise, a local tree professional in Columbia, SC is trimming a large tree that has branches too close to the house.
The average cost of tree trimming
Tree-trimming cost is generally based on several factors: the tree’s height, the type of tree, how difficult it is to reach the tree, what needs to be done, and the health of the tree. These costs also vary by region, by the type of equipment needed, fuel costs at the time, and by company.
Another factor? The number of trees you want to be trimmed as well as what other work you are having done. You may be able to get a better deal if you are having a lot of work done vs. just having one tree trimmed.
It’s common for tree trimming to cost hundreds of dollars. And for more complicated jobs, it may be more than that.
To get an exact price for tree trimming services, you’ll want to talk directly with a tree professional.
We make it easy for you to find out our tree-trimming prices. For a FREE tree trimming quote in the Columbia, SC area, give us a call today at 803-521-4978. Or email us at bootsonenterprises@gmail.com.
A large tree trunk lying on the ground near a small white house after being cut down by a tree service.
Tips on how to decide between tree trimming vs tree removal
Is it better to trim a tree or cut it down? Well, if the tree is mostly healthy and is not a danger to structures or people on your property, it can make sense to give the tree a trim rather than removing the whole thing. Especially if it just needs to be shaped up or there are only a few branches causing problems.
But if the tree has sustained significant damage from a storm, it poses a danger to your home, or most of the branches are unhealthy, it could make sense to cut the tree down rather than trying to save it. Wonder about other reasons to cut down a tree? Maybe you don’t like a tree’s appearance or its height makes you nervous. Or maybe it’s preventing your grass from growing or making too much of a mess.
There are a lot of reasons why homeowners may choose to remove a tree. Whatever you need, an experienced tree service can help.
Looking for a tree trimming service near you in Columbia, SC?
At Boots On Enterprises, we provide tree trimming in Columbia, SC and the surrounding area. We also offer a full variety of tree services, landscaping/lawn care, hardscaping, fencing, and paving services, as well. Please give us a call at 803-521-4978 or email us at bootsonenterprises@gmail.com for a FREE quote.
