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16 May 2017
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May 16, 2017 1 Comments By moraycreative Gardening, Uncategorized, Weeding ,

Tree Trimming: Things to Know About

Trees make your property or gardens look amazing. Plus, there are health benefits as well. They keep the atmosphere clean and allow you to enjoy fresh air. However, some tree care steps need to be taken in order to maintain the health and beauty of trees. Garden lovers often need to trim the trees to maintain the shape, health and beauty of trees as well as their garden.

What is Tree Trimming?

Trimming refers to cutting down branches of trees that are either damaged, too close to one another, tangled up with one another or simply rotten. Trimming such affected branches and shoots helps to keep the tree healthy and saves it from a number of diseases and from decaying.

How to Trim?

Be sure about the measure of the branch that you will cut off. If it is under five cm in width, then it is safe to cut. However, if it is bigger than 5 cm in width, then it is important that you hire professionals to do the job since it is a risky job. You will need the right tools and cut to make sure you do the job well. However, you may end up damaging yourself and the tree in the process, which is why professional help is suggested to trim thick branches.

Go for the branches that appear to be delicate, or are organized in a V-shape and have limited edges. Try not to have a go at branches with solid, U-formed edges since they will be difficult to cut.

It is recommended to trim a tree when it is young. This is because young trees have less branches, giving you more space to do the job.

When to Trim a Tree?

The best time to trim a tree is during its dormant state. The reason is simple, when a tree is experiencing dormancy, it heals faster. While trimming, there are chances that you might cut open a wound on the tree which may make the tree prone to damage. However, if the tree is dormant, i.e: not growing flowers or fruits, it can use all its energy to heal itself.

Infection containing pathogens are also inactive when a tree is in a dormant state. In any case, a crisp or twisted cut during the hotter months can cause immense damage to the tree by attracting pests.

Understand that there are a few trees that bleed a lot when cut. This is sap overflowing from the new fresh wound inflicted. In spite of the fact that it looks severe and unattractive, it causes no damage. A few trees that are particularly inclined to bleed are elm, maple, beech, birch, and yellowwood.

 

Why to Trim?

Trimming is important for your tree’s health. It has several benefits and has been proven to increase a tree’s life and also improve their beauty.
For more information on trimming or to hire tree care professionals to do the job, get in touch with us today.

15 May 2017
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May 15, 2017 0 Comments By moraycreative Gardening, General, Uncategorized ,

Pruning Tips For Novices

Pruning is important for the health of you tree. Contrary to the popular belief, pruning doesn’t jump improve the look, but also helps your tree stay healthy. However, tree pruning requires some prior knowledge so that you don’t harm the tree while doing so.

 

To help you in this regard, given below are some tips on pruning for novices.

 

  1. Tree Pruning Starts With Observing: The first thing you should do before starting with the pruning process is to stand back and observe the tree from all angle.

Have a good look at the tree and decide the shape that would suit it the best. Next, thoroughly concentrate on the tangled branches and mark the points where you wish to cut. Remember that several smaller cuts are better than one big cut, so make sure you plan accordingly.

 

  1. Dead Branches or Branches too close: The first priority when pruning a tree should be to get rid of rotten and dead branches. This is necessary to maintain the health and look of your tree. The next step should be to separate branches that are too close to each other. Doing this will make more room for light and airflow, putting the tree in a better position to fight diseases and be healthy.

 

  1. Know How to Cut: Tree pruning is a process which requires attention and patience. You need to be careful how and where you cut the tree. One wrong mark may cause huge damage to the tree. The correct way of making a cut is to measure. An ideal cut is one which is made close to the bud, branch or trunk; however, it shouldn’t be too close either.

Keep a distance. There are certain areas which are sensitive such as the collar because it contains hormones which contribute to the healing of wounds. So make sure you don’t damage that.

 

  1. The Art of Cutting Larger Branches: Branches that are large and thick ( 3 or more cm) are not easy to cut. You need to hold the branch with one hand and cut with the other. This can be complicated and requires special cutting technique.

This technique involves making several cuts so that the bark doesn’t tear. The first cut is made on the underside of the branch, some 40 cm away from the trunk. Keep cutting until the branch starts to sag and your saw gets trapped. The second cut should be made on the top of the branch, some 45 cm away from the trunk; this won’t trap your cutting tool and will easily help you cut off larger branches with great ease.

 

  1. When to Prune: The right time depends on several things, most importantly the condition of the tree. If there are tonnes of dead branches, then it would be wise to prune right away instead of waiting for the right season. Not doing so may cause the tree to get contaminated.
12 May 2017
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May 12, 2017 0 Comments By moraycreative Gardening, Landscaping, Uncategorized ,

Should You Trim Your Trees Before Autumn or After

The key to keeping your trees safe and healthy lies in knowing the right time to trim them. However, not many people are aware of the right time. While a tree generally goes naked during autumn, making it the right season to trim, but should you do it before the tree begins to shed its leaves or after?

In simple words, you should do it after autumn. Let’s have a look at why this is such a good idea.

 

Faster Healing in a Dormant Stage

Trees enter a dormant stage during winter and autumn. This is when a tree stops to grow and stays as it is. Call a tree company and they’d suggest you the same.

 

Trimming is a stressful experience for a tree and if you decide to trim it while it is still in a growing process, it will prove to be quite a burden on the tree’s health. However, when you trim a tree when it is in a dormant stage, the healing process gets easy because the plant isn’t trying to grow flowers, fruits, or shoots. It can only focus on the healing making the process easier and quicker. As a result, your tree is back to normal within a short span of time.

 

Less Vulnerable to Insects and Diseases

Trees are less likely to be attacked by harmful insects and horrible diseases after spring.

 

When you trim a tree, you end up inflicting a number of cuts on its its branches, trunk and shoots. Although the tree has the ability to heal itself, it might take many days to do so, and when a wound stays on a tree for long, it becomes an open invitation for insects and diseases for a feast. These insects can infect the plant from the inside, causing it to decay.

 

In winter, most of the insects are not active; therefore, the risk factor is greatly reduced.

 

Trimming is Easy After Autumn

The decision to trim after autumn is fruitful because you won’t have extra leaves or branches all tangled up, making it hard for you to decide on which branch or shoot to cut.

 

Trimming after autumn means that most of the leaves would have fallen and there’d be enough room on the tree’s crown, making it easy for you to decide how much trimming you need to do and from which parts.

 

This makes the job less tedious, according to most tree companies out there. According to most people, this is the #1 reason they prefer to trim after autumn.

 

Verdict:

Tree trimming is an essential process that ensures the safety and health of trees. It is important that you seek help from professionals to do the job. One wrong cut would mean the end for the tree.
The right trimming would not only increase your tree’s life, but also improve its aesthetic value. We have been in the business for many years, and have helped hundreds of people have the lawn they dreamt of.