Tree Trimming
Tree Trimming in Joliet
Many people consider tree trimming to be something done for aesthetic purposes. After all, regular cutting controls a tree’s size and shape, promotes fruiting and flowering, and removes anything not contributing to a beautiful canopy. But did you know that tree maintenance is done for reasons beyond aesthetics? Of course, a tree that trimmed regularly looks nice, but more than that, regular tree cutting is the best way to keep a tree healthy and alleviate the risk for damage to people and property. A tree that with damaged branches, or branches that have developed rot or disease is best managed with some pruning. By removing affected branches, you minimize the risk of branches coming down in high winds or storms and hurting people or property. You also stop the further spread of any disease and allow the tree to put energy in to growing only healthy branches.
Dead or diseased branches should be removed no matter what time of year it is. Otherwise, pruning and trimming is best done during only certain times of the year. Later winter into early Spring, though cold, is actually the ideal pruning time for evergreens and deciduous trees because the cuts can heal before the growth season. Leaves can hide damaged and diseased areas, making the leaf-less time in late winter and early Spring ideal for locating problem areas. Late spring into early summer is the best time to shape a tree. By that time, most of the springtime growth has already occurred, allowing you to locate which branches are weaker and need to be removed, as well as where undesired growth is occurring. If you have a tree that flowers in the spring, waiting until after the flowers drop means you don’t miss out on their beauty. We never recommend doing any tree pruning outside during later summer and early fall, as it can lead to fungi infections that are common in the fall, as well as promotes growth at a time when the tree should be progressing into dormancy. Only branches with disease or posing a risk of falling should be cut away at this time. For safety purposes, our tree service Joliet, IL team wears protective gear while performing tree maintenance, including thick gloves, a hard hat, and safety glasses. Depending on the size of the tree and branches, hand saws, shears, pole saws, or chainsaws may be used. To prevent the spread of tree disease, tools are cleaned between trees, after cutting diseased wood, and between each season. |
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Tree pruning in Joliet should begin early in a tree’s life white branches are still little and haven’t begun growing in awkward ways. Some pruning may be necessary every year, but the goal is to trim less and less as a tree ages. There are two different cuts that are made: heading and thinning. By making a cut at the end of a branch (a heading cut), it shortens their length and controls a tree’s shape. They are best on branches that are under a year old. To make a heading cut, trim a branch back to one quarter of an inch in front of a lateral bud.
Thinning cuts, on the other hand, are generally used to fix issues with branches, including damaged or heavy branches, thin/weak branches (also called water sprouts), or branches growing at an undesired angle. These branches need to be cut all the way back to where they connect to the tree; either at another branch or the trunk, right against the branch collar (the mass of tissue where the branch attaches to the tree).
Regular tree trimming in Joliet, IL is the best way to maintain a healthy and beautiful tree. But in situations where rot, disease, or damage has become impossible to manage or overcome, tree removal might be the best solution.
Joliet Tree Service Specialists has years of experience inspecting, cutting, and trimming trees, as well as performing shrub trimming in Joliet. We perform regular tree maintenance, as well as emergency services, such as cutting limbs that have grown too close to power lines. We also remove all debris so that you don't have to. Call or submit a form for a quote on your next tree trimming service in Joliet, IL and surrounding areas! Ask about discounts for recurring services.
Thinning cuts, on the other hand, are generally used to fix issues with branches, including damaged or heavy branches, thin/weak branches (also called water sprouts), or branches growing at an undesired angle. These branches need to be cut all the way back to where they connect to the tree; either at another branch or the trunk, right against the branch collar (the mass of tissue where the branch attaches to the tree).
Regular tree trimming in Joliet, IL is the best way to maintain a healthy and beautiful tree. But in situations where rot, disease, or damage has become impossible to manage or overcome, tree removal might be the best solution.
Joliet Tree Service Specialists has years of experience inspecting, cutting, and trimming trees, as well as performing shrub trimming in Joliet. We perform regular tree maintenance, as well as emergency services, such as cutting limbs that have grown too close to power lines. We also remove all debris so that you don't have to. Call or submit a form for a quote on your next tree trimming service in Joliet, IL and surrounding areas! Ask about discounts for recurring services.
