Pruning is a vital part of tree care to keep your trees in prime condition. Tree pruning also enhances your home's curb appeal and eliminates hazards that broken branches pose on your property. Unfortunately, knowing when to prune a tree is still a mystery to most people.
Below are key indicators that you should undergo tree pruning.
Broken Branches
Strong winds and storms can cause your tree branches to bow, break or splinter over time. If you don't prune the broken branches in good time, they might fall and cause harm to people or things beneath them.
Broken branches are not obvious at first glance. So, ensure that you inspect your trees after heavy rainfall or strong winds to ensure all trees are in one peace. If you spot a damaged branch, you should remove it right away.
Enlist a tree care specialist to help you take down larger branches. For a severely damaged tree, they may have to remove the entire tree.
Overgrown Branches
If tree branches overgrow such that you can't see through them, you might have a problem. Overgrown branches tend to bend after exposure to extreme weather, which creates a serious safety hazard. Because of the weight of these overgrown limbs, they can break off when heavy winds strike.
Also, overgrown branches may run into powerlines and create electrical hazards. Worse still, dense branches from trees near your home can destroy your roof structure if they fall during a severe storm. So, take appropriate action when your tree appears too dense.
Dead Tree Limbs
You should remove any branches on your tree that no longer produce foliage. In most cases, disease and pest attacks are the most likely culprits for dead tree limbs. With proper pruning, you can remove the affected parts, so pests or diseases can't spread to the healthy parts of your tree.
Failure to prune your tree and get rid of diseased branches may lead to the death of a tree, and you'd eventually have to consider removal. Also, dead branches can fall and cause damage.
Trees with dead limbs are unsightly. When you remove dead limbs, your tree directs nutrients to other living parts. Consequently, you will have a healthier and more vibrant tree that boosts your home's curb appeal.
Does your tree exhibit any of these signs? If so, prune your tree to keep it in the best shape. Remember that tree pruning can be dangerous, especially for hard-to-reach branches. So, hire an experienced tree care service to do the job for you.
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