Tree Service Overview | Tree Trimming & Pruning | Tree Removal | Stump Grinding & Stump Removal
Tree Trimming & Pruning in West Michigan
A tree professional can determine what type of pruning is necessary
to maintain or improve the health, appearance and safety of your trees.
Tree Trimming Techniques Include:
• Eliminating branches that conflict with the growth of other branches
• Removing limbs that interfere with wires, buildings, gutters, roofs, chimneys, windows or sidewalks
• Removing dead or weak limbs that pose a hazard or may lead to decay
• Removing diseased or insect-infested limbs
• Training young trees
• Removing limbs damaged by weather conditions
• Thinning or removal of branches to increase sunlight penetration
• Improving the shape and form of the tree
Reasons For Pruning Your Trees
The main reasons for pruning ornamental and shade trees include safety, health, and beauty. Pruning can be used to stimulate fruit production and increase the value of lumber. Pruning for safety involves removal of branches that could fall and cause injury or property damage, trimming branches that interfere with lines of sight on streets or driveways, and removing branches that grow into utility lines. Safety pruning can be largely avoided by carefully choosing tree species that will not grow beyond the space available to them, and have strength and characteristics that are suitable for that site.
Pruning for health involves removing diseased or insect infested wood, thinning the crown to increase airflow and reduce some pest problems, and removing crossing and rubbing branches. Pruning can be used to encourage trees to develop a stronger structure and reduce the chance of severe weather damage. Removing broken or damaged branches encourages wound closure. Pruning for beauty involves enhancing the natural form and look of a tree or to stimulating flowering. Pruning for form and shape can be especially important for some trees. 
