The Importance Of Regular Tree Pruning
Regular tree pruning is a vital task for any landowner dealing with trees and shrubs. No matter the age, or type of location of your trees, they need to be pruned regularly to support their health, visual appeal and safety.
Tree pruning can be a difficult task, especially when dealing with large and overgrown trees, but this does not mean you should continue to put off doing it. At Kneebone Trees, we specialise in caring for trees and the land around them, offering professional tree surgery and pruning.
This is a vital task that we take seriously and want to implore any landowner to feel the same. In this post, we are sharing the most important reasons why you should prune your trees and the benefits that regular tree pruning can provide to your home or business.
1) Promotes Healthy Tree Growth
One of the main reasons why regular tree pruning is so important is that it helps to promote healthy growth in the tree. Pruning trees in the right way, which is guarenteed when working with professionals like our team, leads to more abundant flowering.
Whether you have a flower or fruit tree, you will see a much healthier blossom in spring when regular tree pruning is part of your routine. Think of tree pruning as decluttering your home – by getting rid of the clutter, such as overgrown or dead branches, you are creating a healthier environment and allowing more room for new things.
Much like decluttering your home, regular tree pruning allows the tree to breathe, giving it more energy to produce a fruitful harvest and healthier blooms.
2) Improves The View
Overgrown trees can become an eyesore when left to their own devices. Whether the trees are your view or are obstructing something better behind, allowing them to grow freely can ruin the experience of looking outdoors.
With regular tree pruning, you can see more of the view and experience the beauty of your surroundings. There will be no damaged or overgrown branches in your way, no crippled bark or dead leaves impacting the view with regular tree pruning.
As well as making it easier to see your surroundings, well-pruned trees are simply more visually appealing than those left to their own devices. A neat, well-cared-for tree looks great and offers a pleasant view which can contribute to happy environments and even increase property value.
3) Removes Dead, Diseased Or Damaged Branches
Dead branch removal is a vital part of regular tree pruning and is a key factor in protecting the health of your trees. Dead branches deter healthy branches from forming and growing, as they take nutrients and energy despite having no use for them.
The same applies to diseased branches, which can cause infections and diseases to spread throughout the rest of the tree, potentially killing the plant, if left unattended.
As well as impacting the growth and health of the tree, dead branches are very dangerous for the landscape as they are more prone to breaking. All it takes is a gust of wind for the branch to potentially snap, where it can cause injury and proper damage. This is a risk at all times of the year and in the fluctuating British weather should not be left to chance, which is why regular tree pruning is so vital.
How Often Should I Prune Trees?
Now that you understand the importance of regular tree pruning, it is time to take care of your landscape. Leaving your trees unattended can cause a range of issues, from diseased trees to even the risk of injury, so tree pruning should be performed as regularly as required.
The schedule for tree pruning can vary based on your landscape and the kind of trees present. Each tree has its own unique growing patterns, based on its age and type. Tree pruning should take place at several points in the year, but the best time to cut will vary:
- Deciduous trees should be pruned in winter, as this is their dormant season
- Summer blooming trees should be pruned in the spring, ahead of their new growth
It is not recommended to prune any trees during the autumn, as this can leave them more exposed to diseases and damage.
At Kneebone Trees, we offer tree pruning and maintenance all year round to deliver the precise care your landscape needs. We can also provide emergency tree removal and care, such as for storm-damaged trees.
How To Prune Trees Effectively
Being able to perform regular tree pruning is essential if you want to maintain a healthy, vibrant landscape. Tree pruning does not mean merely cutting off the first branches you see with any tool sharp enough – it is an art.
Successful tree pruning is a careful, considered process and one that will not interfere with the future growth of the tree. It should be done using clean, sharp tools to prevent the spreading of diseases.
Sharp tools make it easier to cut precisely and ensure you can reach close to the branch collar, which is the area where the branch meets the trunk. Cutting this close ensures that all affected areas of the branch are removed, and the tree can begin the process of regrowing healthy limbs.
You must avoid leaving behind any stubs or open wounds. These are hubs for pests and diseases to develop, which can then spread to the rest of the tree and have fatal effects on your landscape.
Before You Prune: Considerations For Success
Tree pruning can be performed by landowners to keep up with the maintenance of their gardens and ensure that their plants are thriving. However, if this is your first time pruning trees or you are dealing with particualrly overgrown landscapes, it is best to call in the professionals.
The work you do alone may not be sufficient to provide all the benefits listed in this guide. At Kneebone Trees, we understand how much work goes into regular tree pruning and are here to help people across Devon better manage their landscapes. Our team of passionate and skilled arborists are here to deliver the precise care your trees need, from one-off care to regular tree pruning.
Before you make the first cut, ensure that your trees are healthy and safe. Tree surveys can be performed by tree surgeons to determine the current condition of your trees and whether they are safe for you to manage. Tree surveys can also highlight any particular areas of concern and where you may need to pay more attention.
To ensure you are doing the right thing for your trees and landscape as a whole, it is a good idea to consult with professionals.
Conclusion
Regular tree pruning is vital for the health of your trees and landscape overall. Providing the right care to your trees not only keeps them looking great but also avoids diseases and breakage, which can cause property damage or even injury.
At Kneebone Trees, we are passionate about caring for trees and aim to encourage others to follow suit. Join us in taking better care of our landscapes and playing an active role in supporting ecosystems. It all starts with tree care, and regular tree pruning cannot be avoided.
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