Tree Maintenance

Top Tree LLC has been pruning trees in the Tri-Cities for many years. Sometimes, your trees need just a little maintenance. However, there are times when they need more than that. Here is part 1 of our series on pruning your trees.

Shaping Your Trees
Probably the most basic reason for pruning your trees is to give them a pleasant and appealing shape. There is nothing better, as a homeowner, than having a well manicured yard. This keeps your property value higher, neighbors happy, and when you pull into your driveway, you can feel good about how your home looks.

Finding someone who can keep your trees looking good can be challenging. Not everyone has the knack for skillfully shaping trees. We have specially trained arborists that can make your trees look awesome. It’s really that simple.

While you are shaping your trees, you will want to resist the urge to just cut straight across the top. This is called “topping” and will cause more damage than you realize. If you top your tree, you will cause an undue amount of stress, cause the tree to decay on top, as well as be susceptible to sunburn. Yes, trees actually sunburn.

Topping is Expensive
The cost of topping your tree will not end with you paying whoever you do to do it. Your tree will need to be pruned within a few years to clean up the appearance after the tree grows out. Another reason topping is expensive is because it can actually lower your property values. Having healthy, well-maintained trees can add anywhere between 10% and 20% to your home’s value.

Conclusion
Here at Top Tree, we strive to be your preferred tree maintenance provider. We have specially trained arborists in the Tri-Cities that will show your trees the utmost care. Whether you need trees removed, trees trimmed, or just regular care, we will be here for you.

Top Tree LLC has been pruning trees in the Tri-Cities for many years. Sometimes, your trees need just a little maintenance. However, there are times when they need more than that. Here is part 1 of our series on pruning your trees.

Pruning Obstructions To Telephone Wires
Pruning trees near telephone wires can be hazardous and need to be done by a professional. If you have trees that are getting too close telephone wires you should call Top Tree or even the city to see what should be done to fix the issue. No matter what, you should not attempt to work around any wires.

Pruning Obstructions To Walkways
Keeping trees maintained around walkways and paths is important for many reasons. One is for safety. If you have trees and branches that could cause injury this could lead to legal issues if you’re the property owner. Maintaining your trees is also a great way to keep your property looking clean and manicured.

Pruning Obstructions To Windows
It is important to keep heavy branches away from windows. One reason is that you will have an obstructed view. If you can’t see out your window on a nice, sunny day that’s just bad for everyone. Another reason is that during a strong wind storm, these heavy branches could potentially break your windows causing property damage. A few minutes of work trimming back these branches could end up saving you time, money, and headaches.

Conclusion
Here at Top Tree, we strive to be your preferred tree maintenance provider. We have specially trained arborists in the Tri-Cities that will show your trees the utmost care. Whether you need trees removed, trees trimmed, or just regular care, we will be here for you.

Top Tree LLC has been pruning trees in the Tri-Cities for many years. Sometimes, your trees need just a little maintenance. However, there are times when they need more than that. Here is part 1 of our series on pruning your trees.

Thinning Out Branches
Sometimes more isn’t better. When it comes to trees this is usually the case. If you have too many branches competing for food and nutrients, your entire tree could end up starving to death. Retaining water, food, and nutrients for you tree is something we have discussed in previous writings. This maintenance includes keeping a solid mulch around the base of your tree. Mulch is instrumental maintaining the health of your tree.

When it comes to pruning and thinning out some branches, you will want to find the branches with the thickest leaves. One of the many reasons to thin things out is so there is enough food and water for the rest of the tree. Another reason is to reduce the amount of drag on the tree during a big wind storm. By enabling the wind to blow through your tree and not against it, you will reduce the amount of stress your tree goes through.

While thinning out branches on your tree, be mindful to not “top the tree”. Topping your tree is actually harmful and could end up killing it. Other names of “topping a tree” includes “heading”, “tipping”, “hat-racking”, and “rounding over”. Topping your tree will cause it to decay and even sunburn. It is important to not utilize this practice.

Conclusion
Here at Top Tree, we strive to be your preferred tree maintenance provider. We have specially trained arborists in the Tri-Cities that will show your trees the utmost care. Whether you need trees removed, trees trimmed, or just regular care, we will be here for you.