#shrub pruning

Pruning trees and shrubs is necessary to keep them healthy, and a professional knows how to prune properly for the best results.

What is Pruning?

Before we get into the details, let's talk about what pruning is. Pruning refers to cutting off branches or buds on a plant to improve its growth and appearance. For example, if your tree is growing too tall or wide for the space it is occupying, the branches will need to be trimmed back.

When Should You Prune?

There are two main reasons why you should prune:

To improve the health of the plant by removing dead or diseased parts

To increase its size by eliminating excess growth that would otherwise crowd out other parts of the plant. 

To bring out more flowers or fruit in springtime.

These are all excellent reasons for pruning trees and shrubs in your yard! A professional will have the right tools for the job, such as pruning shears or hand saws, loppers, and pole saws. They also have the right training to do the job correctly and safely.

There are different types of pruning that arborists perform for different reasons. 

Sanitation Pruning

This type of pruning is done to remove declining branches or other parts to prevent the spread of a disease or insect infestation. 

Corrective Pruning

Corrective pruning is performed when trees or shrubs are outgrowing the areas they are supposed to inhabit, encroaching on a home. Powerlines or some other undesirable area.

One of the most fundamental reasons tree trimming and shrub pruning is usually done during the fall or winter season is to protect your plants and trees from potential damage from strong winter winds and heavy snows. Here are other reasons why regularly trimmed shrubs and trees are beneficial for your landscape:

Tree Trimming and Shrub Pruning Benefits

#1 Promote Plant and Tree Health

Most shrubs benefit from annual trimming and pruning, but some shrubs require specific timing - during dormancy in late winter. Pruning and trimming can help stimulate plant growth, enhancing the overall look and lush of its fruits and leaves. Moreover, since plants and trees are dormant during the cold months, the wounds from trimming and pruning will heal more quickly since the tree is expending no energy on new growth.

#2 Prevent Property Damage

Another reason why tree trimming is needed as a precaution for winter is to prevent potential hazards to your property. Weak tree branches and canopies may fall during a strong winter storm. If you miss the chance of tree trimming and shrub pruning, it may pose property damage which can be costly. Preparation is vital for peace of mind during the cold winter months ahead.

#3 Prevent the spread of pest infestation

Invasive pests can't survive the cold. If a tree is pruned during fall or winter, the open wounds can be spared by invasive species and plant diseases. Moreover, pruning during the cold months allows the cut to start healing before diseases can enter.

A beautiful, well-maintained lawn enhances the value of your property while creating a great impression for your guests. But maintaining it requires a lot of work including doing simple things such as trimming and pruning the trees, shrubs, and plants on a regular basis. Trimming and pruning aren’t the same thing. Trimming includes cutting overgrown plants while pruning is the removal of dead, loose, or infected branches or stems from a plant. Keep reading as we list some of the major advantages of trimming and pruning when done at uniform intervals.

Safety

As the owner of a property, you need to make sure no harm is caused to anyone or to any property due to dead and decayed branches. These can fall on people, damaging property, crashing into car windows, etc. Also, unpruned branches can grow into electric cables, posing a high risk.

Health

Trimming and pruning regularly will help in controlling pests and insects which spread diseases, weaken the tree, and increase the probability of branches decaying and falling. Also, they improve the health of a tree, assisting in growth, and making the tree stronger. 

Value

Well pruned and trimmed trees give your yard a neat look increasing the aesthetic and monetary value of your property as well as creating a great impression on your guests. The better your property looks, the more buyers will be willing to pay to own it!

Stein Tree Service is a professional tree service company in Delaware, Pennsylvania, and Maryland. They have ISA Certified Arborists, Certified Tree Risk Assessors, Certified Professional Horticulturalists, Registered Tree Experts, and Certified Applicators. Experienced in all aspects of tree care, their certified arborists and specialists are passionate about the health of trees and adopt healthy and sustainable practices including trimming and pruning. Their state-of-the-art machinery and equipment help them serve and maintain the highest level of customer satisfaction. Call them today for more details.

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Spring is coming soon. In fact, you may have seen some buds on trees already. You may be wondering if you have waited too late to get your trees trimmed and pruned. Though dormancy is generally the best time to trim and prune trees and shrubs to avoid wounding a growing tree, exceptions do exist. And a certified arborist can tell you when is the best time for your particular trees, as well as whether trimming outside of that window will harm them. Most trees can handle light trimming at any time of year, but major tree and shrub  trimming and pruning should be done with care.

When Should Your Trees Be Trimmed?

Some trees vary from the norm in when their optimal pruning times occur in the year. When you prune can also change based on why you are pruning. For example, if you want a tree pruned so that you can encourage flowering of the tree, you will want to wait until the flowers disappear. If you have trees that produce flowers in the summer, you will want to do the pruning in winter, or possibly early spring. Stein offers a guide that may help when you are trying to determine a schedule for pruning.

Trees and Shrubs That Should Be Pruned During Dormancy

Some Pennsylvania and Delaware trees or shrubs that should be pruned during winter dormancy for best results are:

Walnut Trees bleed sap excessively during non-dormant periods.

Oak Trees can get a disease called oak wilt, which may be carried by insects into open tree wounds.

Maple Trees tend to bleed sap when their dormant period is over.

Fruit Trees can get a disease called fireblight, which is bacterial. Pruning in winter will make the problem less likely.

Hemlock should be pruned in late winter, but if necessary, can be pruned in spring or early summer as well.

Trees and Shrubs That Should Be Pruned After Flowering

As mentioned, some trees and shrubs should be pruned as soon as the flowering period is over, but no sooner. If they are pruned too late, they may fail to flower in the following year. Some examples are:

Forsythia

Flowering Dogwood

Rhododendron

Lilac

Redbud

Holly, the Delaware state tree, is one shrub that can be pruned in winter or spring, but if having a lot of berries is important to you, you will want to wait until the berries are already forming before pruning.

Some trees and shrubs that are best pruned in spring include:

Smooth hydrangea

Roses (non-climbing)

Wisteria

Clematis

Stein Tree Service Offers Residential and Commercial Tree and Shrub Trimming and Pruning

Home and business owners in Pennsylvania and Delaware often call Stein for their annual tree and shrub trimming and pruning, as well as other tree care services. Much of our business comes from word of mouth, and we strive to provide exemplary care for trees that residents can count on. To learn more, or to schedule a free consultation, contact us today.

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