We have a couple times of year where the wind in Benton City gets a little out of control. When and if the time comes where you need to take proactive action to prevent damage to your property, we would love to help. We look forward to helping you prevent any damage possible.
Experts offer these pruning tips:
- Check local tree regulations prior to pruning or tree removal.
- Avoid pruning branches flush to the trunk. Doing so removes not only the limb but also some of the trunk wood, exposing the plant to decay or insect damage.
- Begin pruning by making a cut part way through the bottom of any limb to be trimmed, a few inches from the trunk. Then, cut through the limb just above the first cut. This ensures when the limb falls, it will not tear off a long strip of bark on the way down.
- Finish by cutting off the few inches sticking out from the trunk. Be sure to leave the “branch collar,” the swollen area of trunk tissue that forms around the base of a branch. This protects the main trunk from damage. It’s also important to care for storm-damaged trees.
Take the following steps:
- In general, it is best to reset only smaller trees, since larger trees will be weakened and may fall again.
- Weakened sections of trees and shrubbery can easily be blown around during high winds; causing extensive damage to structures, knocking down utility lines and blocking roads and drains.
- Cut weak branches that could easily be thrown against a structure during high winds.
- Remove branches hanging over a structure.
- Contact the local utility company to trim away any limbs close to utility lines that could potentially pull down lines or even entire poles. It is important to never touch a wire while trimming.
- Decide what to do with tree stumps.
- If you are going to leave them or have someone grind them, cut the stump off flush with the ground.
- If you plan to remove them, leave 4 ft. of stump standing.
- Removal will be cheaper and easier if stumps can be pulled out instead of dug out.
Moving Forward
We look forward to helping you with all of your tree removal, tree trimming needs, and preventative maintenance needs. When and if you have any questions about your trees, shrubs, or any other greenery on your property, we can help. We strive to be your only and best option for tree pruners in Benton City.