DO: Maintenance Pruning
Properly pruned trees have a natural appearance. The professional tree care experts at Mintz Tree and Gastonia Landscaping are knowledgeable of the growth patterns of specific tree species, their sun light requirements, and the branch shedding patterns of free standing trees and trees growing in groups.
Trained in the techniques of modern tree pruning, we treat the tree as a living system. Quality pruning enhances tree structure, health and appearance. We have learned and respect the natural growth characteristics of trees.
Our work – to maintain their health and appearance, while making them safer for people and property when pruning to clear buildings, streets and sidewalks.
Basically, tree pruning is the removal of dead, dying, damaged and/or diseased limbs. The precise placement and number of cuts are extremely important when working to preserve old trees. We work with an awareness of how trees naturally shed limbs. By eliminating dead, dying and diseased limbs we eliminate entry points for bacteria and decay fungi. Moreover, a professional arborist knows the correct “dose” and placement of cuts when living branches need to be removed.
DON’T: Topping and “Lion Tailing”
DO NOT equate tree pruning with topping, “rounding over”, “shaping” or severe crown reduction. Tree topping is detrimental to tree health and structure. Below are severely topped maples at a local shopping center.
The result – severe internal decay, a shortened life span, and structurally weak sprout growth
Pruning is the oldest and most widely performed tree maintenance procedure. Trees growing in an urban environment have different needs than forest trees. Trees in the forest flourish with only natural branch shedding. Urban trees and landscape trees should be pruned on a regular basis to promote health and beauty. Some of the many reasons for tree pruning include:
- Dead branches
- Diseased or otherwise weak branches
- Crowded or rubbing branches
- Overweight branches (to prevent storm damage)
- Visibility of structures and traffic areas
- Clear roofs and other structures
- Curb appeal and to help sell your home
- Pest problems such as ants and squirrels
- Holiday decorations will stand out more
- Protect holiday guests from falling dead branches
- Increase light penetration for your lawn, gardening and landscaping
Proactive or preventive pruning is the best measure to ensure your trees health and to lower the risk of damage during thunderstorms or winter storms. There are many pruning procedures that we can implement to achieve these goals. They include: crown cleaning, crown thinning, and crown raising and crown reduction. At Gastonia Landscaping Gastonia we prune trees without climbing spikes and adhere to accepted industry standards.
Tree & Shrub Removal
Even though the practical and prudent reasons for removing trees are numerous, within our core mission is our belief that removing trees should be given every serious consideration along with other viable options (after all, you are considering permanently removing a free air purifier and air conditioner). After all options have been weighed the various reasons for removing trees include:
- Dead and diseased trees
- New construction
- Re modelling
- Construction damage
- Play areas
- More sunlight
- Garden area
- Avoid driveway damage
- Reduce allergies
- Fence Installations
We are available to help you evaluate your site and determine if, or which, trees ought to be considered for removal. We employ expert arborists and tree climbers that are proficient at removing trees in precarious situations. We take every precaution for the safety of our staff and your property.
Stump Grinding
Old stumps attract termites, carpenter ants and other insects and diseases. Stumps also get in the way of mowing and can damage mowing equipment. Stumps can get in the way of gardening in general or may be in the prime spot for a great vegetable garden. We at Gastonia Landscaping can get stumps out fast and affordably without lawn damage and it will make your mowing much easier add to the beauty of your property and lawn. Increase your homes curb appeal by getting those old stumps out.
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