If you have a tree that looks like it needs a little care and attention then you’re going to have to choose whether to call an expert in tree removal Sydney and have it pruned, trimmed or even felled.
The problem is that you may not know there is a difference between tree pruning and tree trimming.
Both of these services are provided by registered tree surgeons and they are both designed to improve the health of your tree; you just need to know which one applies to your situation.
Tree Pruning
Pruning a tree involves removing branches which are dead, diseased or damaged. In other words they are branches that are going to damage the health of the tree. If they are not already dead then they will be and can potentially cause disease and decay to spread to the rest of the tree.
The aim is to encourage a strong tree structure. This can mean removing healthy top branches to allow more light into the lower limbs.
It also involves remove suckers and any water sprouts; these will deprive the tree of nutrients and weaken it.
Your tree surgeon may also remove crossing branches; these can rub against each other in the wind and cause more damage to the tree.
Other issues addressed by pruning including removing weak crotches to help prevent them splitting apart; again causing damage to the tree. It is also important to remove one branch at the top of the tree if two are growing up together. This can split the top of the tree and several weaken its ability to deal with storms. Removing one leaves the other to be dominant; maintaining the strength of the tree.
Pruning is also essential to ensure the shape of the tree remains good and it does not become a hazard to other people; such as removing a low branch that sticks out of your property and could injure a passerby.
The best time to prune is late winter or early spring; before it starts to bud.
Tree Trimming
Tree trimming is done more for aesthetic reasons than the health of the tree. Of course the health must be considered, there is little point in trimming a tree just for it to die!
In many cases you can try trimming yourself. Your main aim is to ensure the tree looks attractive; especially as it buds.
In contrast to pruning, trimming will need to be done 2 or 3 times a year. This is because you want the tree to maintain its shape.
However, any tree that is close to your border, home or a power line should be left to the professionals. Your home insurance may not cover the damage and potential injuries you could do to yourself and others.
This is why even trimming is generally a job for the professionals; you’ll need specialized gear to get right to the top of the tree and create the shape you want.
