Making Your Property a Safe Place
Tree trimming and tree pruning performed by the Trimworks City of St Petersburg arborist team can be a wise solution when dealing with potentially dangerous situation caused by an unsafe large tree limb or branches in your yard. Not only does our tree cutting service create a safe place for your family, your trees will look their best when guided to grow in the right direction and light is able to shine through the branches.
Tree Pruning
Healthy trees are consistently pruned. Trimming or pruning your trees back so they'll grow healthier is just one aspect of pruning. There are many reasons to prune trees and Trimworks is experienced to handle any issue from health, to safety, to maintenance. There are 2 main types of tree pruning:
· Crown cleaning which is the removal of dead, dying, diseased, crowded, rubbing, and structurally unsound branches. Crown cleaning will reduce the risk of branch failure, improve plant health, and enhance the appearance of trees and shrubs. A high level of skill is required for crown cleaning, but it is overall a much less harmful method of pruning.
· Crown Thinning includes the selective removal of branches to ensure light and air penetration. Thinning reduces weight on heavy limbs and helps return the tree to its natural shape. This method also requires the highly skilled staff and may initially cost more than less effective pruning techniques, but properly thinned trees require less frequent pruning and are much more resistant to storm damage.
Reasons for Tree Trimming
There are several reasons why you may need to have Trimworks prune or trim trees on your property:
· To remove obstructing branches: tree pruners remove tree limbs that threaten wires, houses, roofs, or that pose a hazard to streets or sidewalks.
· Remove dead or storm-damaged limbs: Removing dead tree limbs allows live branches to close over, therefore blocking future decay.
· To reduce the overall height of the tree: The two main reasons for tree reduction trimming is to reduce the possibility of failure, and to provide needed clearance from a structure.
· To reduce access to your home by pests. Trees can serve as pathways for squirrels, small rodents and other pests. Reduction access limits access to these pests and protects your home.
· Thinning the crown: Thinning the tree allows for better air circulation & new growth.
· Shaping a tree for design purposes
Pruning Services
Trimworks Tree Service professionals always employ proper tree pruning techniques to help maintain the tree’s health, appearance, and reduce the likelihood of future damage during storm events. Proper care and pruning are very important for the trees health. Broken or dead tree limbs and branches not only jeopardize the health of your tree, but also pose physical safety issues for pedestrians and property. Take a few minutes to examine the trees on your property for loose branches or dead limbs. A Trimworks Arborist can help you determine the type of pruning necessary and we are equipped to perform any size project.
How Trimworks Trims Your Trees
As tree experts, Trimworks staff pay close attention to the correct trimming of tree branches. There is an incorrect way to trim trees called “topping” that may result in a deformed tree, unnecessary crown reduction, permanent damage or even death of the tree. Our tree work focuses on keeping the tree looking balanced, natural, and healthy. Removing excess branches and deadwood involves tree maintenance such as fine tree pruning to shape the look, elevating (removing lower branches for clearance), and reduction of size and height of the tree.
Best Time to Trim
Trimworks Tree Service has ISA (International Society of Arboriculture) certified arborists on staff who are knowledgeable and trained to give your trees optimum care. There are several factors to consider when the right time is to prune or trim: the age of the tree, the type of the tree, the care it might not have gotten in the past, etc. Trimworks experienced arborists we will evaluate each situation and create a comprehensive plan. You can rest easy with healthy, safe and beautiful trees year around. Tree Trimming Needs by Tree Species
With so many types of trees, there are different needs to be met in every situation that our expert arborists can confidently handle. In general, it’s best to prune during dormancy after the coldest part of winter has passed. For example, it is important to prune fruit trees to ensure that light reaches the fruit for optimum harvest, although too much pruning can lead to winter injury.
Flowering fruit trees need pruning right after the flowers begin to fade. In general, winter is the smart time to prune. For example, when pruning a peach tree, it’s easier to see its shape without the blossoms in this season, and the sap isn’t running through the branches. Timing can be crucial to pruning fruit trees as some diseases are invasive at certain times of the year. A certified arborist from Trimworks can advise you on the best time to prune fruit trees as well as prune them the proper way.
Large Scale Trimming and Clean Outs
Trimworks Tree Service is equipped to manage any size project and has a full-time traveling tree team that works specifically on large scale property trimmings, clean-outs and removals. We have worked to restore many large RV Parks, Mobile Home Communities, Campgrounds, Apartments Communities, Sports Complexes, HOA Common Grounds, Office/Business Complexes.
To schedule a consultation with our city of St Petersburg arborist team, call us at 727-289-1633. T