Tree trimming is a key part of maintaining a healthy tree, and while this is often done at a specific point in the year, it is sometimes necessary to trim a tree outside of pruning season. If you notice any of the following signs in your trees, you may need a tree trimming service sooner rather than later.
- Disease. You don’t have to be a professional arborist to notice some signs of diseased tree branches. Pay attention to cracks or spots on your branches that don’t look normal. Depending on the severity and spread of tree disease, trimming away diseased branches may be able to save the rest of the tree before it dies.
- Dangerous proximity. Tree branches growing too close to utility lines or your home will need to be trimmed to prevent interference. When not maintained, tree branches can scratch at your home or even pose a fire risk if tangled up with power lines, so it’s important to hire a tree trimming service as soon as you notice branches growing too close to where they shouldn’t be.
- Storm damage. Heavy winds in a storm can damage your trees in a way that makes their branches unstable. Even if the main part of a tree in your yard still seems to be strong and sturdy, its branches may be a different story. Any branch that looks like it’s barely hanging on or is severely damaged after a storm will likely need to be trimmed before it falls.
Call us here at Ballard’s Tree Service if you want a tree trimming service you can rely on for safe tree pruning and branch removal.