What is Involved in Tree Maintenance for Your Home

Trees are a lovely addition to any property. With the proper care, a tree can last many years to provide its beauty and benefits to a home. Unfortunately, many people do not understand the care a tree needs to grow healthy and strong. From planting until the end of its life, there are many tasks required to ensure a tree grows strong, full, and healthy without being a safety risk to the home or family.

Planting

Trees need special care throughout their life. Even planting a tree requires care and proper knowledge of the tree and what it needs. For those who are unsure, there are companies available that can help with planting, tree cutting services, and every other part of tree maintenance to ensure healthy, beautiful trees.

The first step to proper tree care is finding the best place to plant a tree. Different types of trees have different requirements for their growth. Some enjoy lots of water while others like a drier environment. Even the amount of sun and space needed can vary from tree to tree. Once the right tree and a spot are found, planting can begin.

There are a variety of trees that can be planted in nearly any type of climate. Some of these trees can even add value to the home and property. Choosing the right spot to plant a tree may even help to keep a home more energy-efficient.

Pruning and Trimming

As the tree grows, homeowners will need to begin taking more care of the tree to ensure it grows full and strong. Understanding the difference between trimming and pruning is very important for those caring for trees on their property. Although the two terms are often used interchangeably, they are actually two different forms of tree maintenance.

Trimming a tree is when overgrown branches are cut. The branches are being cut back just enough to shape the tree or keep it a specific size. It helps the tree to look nice and promotes fuller growth of the tree. Regular tree trimming is necessary for almost any tree.

Pruning, although very similar, is the process of cutting branches that are dead, diseased, or unhealthy. Although it can provide cosmetic benefits for the tree, pruning is often done for the health and safety benefits of the tree. Branches get damaged. When they do, they can put at risk the tree’s ability to grow healthy and strong. They can also pose a risk of falling and causing damage or injuries. Pruning gets rid of those branches.   

Disease and Damage

Storms, wind, lightning, and other threats can cause damage to a tree. Various diseases and pests can also cause harm to trees. Homeowners need to understand these various threats and identify problems within their trees. Trees that seem to not have leaves on some branches or may have branches that are broken need to be addressed as soon as possible.

An arborist is probably the best option for when a tree seems unhealthy. An arborist has trained in all things trees. These professionals can quickly identify damages, dead branches or trees, or even pests and diseases that may be causing issues. They can even help devise a plan to restore the tree to its proper health and beauty.

Tree Removal

Unfortunately, some damage to a tree is not repairable. Some diseases cannot be removed from the tree. When this occurs, homeowners must consider tree removal. Fortunately, some companies offer complete tree removal services. Their team can safely and efficiently remove the entire tree. They will even grind down the stump to leave a clean yard behind.

Trees are an important part of the environment. They provide so many benefits that it is only right that they are given the care they need to grow healthy and strong.