Tree Trimming 101: When & Why

6/2/2016

Trees can make the outside of your home beautiful. Having trees in your yard may create opportunities for a shaded lounge area, a place to hang a tire swing and somewhere to build a tree house. As much as trees can add to your property, maintaining them is an important step to helping protect your property and home!

Why Do It?

Trees need to be trimmed or pruned regularly, and sometimes branches must be cut off to help ensure the health of the tree and your family’s safety. There are many reasons tree trimming can be a vital part of yard maintenance. Trees need to pruned first for safety, next for health and finally for aesthetics. Let’s look at each of these benefits:

Safety: Removing branches that may cause damage to property or people if they fall can be a primary reason for tree trimming.

Tree Health: Cutting dead or diseased branches may help benefit the overall health of the tree. In addition, pruning may also encourage trees to develop stronger core structures to help withstand the elements.

Aesthetics: Trimming a tree may help accentuate its physical appearance and improve flower or fruit production.
It is suggested that you prune or trim trees once per year during the dormant season though circumstances such as these may prompt an immediate trimming:

The tree’s growth obstructs visibility for pedestrians or vehicles.
A storm causes limbs to fall onto power lines. Make sure to contact your local utility company to handle the job as it’s simply too dangerous to even get close to power lines.
The tree’s growth may threaten your home or property. If you feel a tree needs to be pruned because it may cause damage to your home, it’s important to contact an arborist to help with the trimming.

Overall, yearly tree trimming may help ensure your yard may be beautiful and safe for years to come.

54 Comments

Taylor Bishop link

8/14/2018 06:04:13 am

Thanks for helping me learn more about tree trimming. I had no id ea that cutting dead branches could help improve the overall health of the tree. It's probably important to know what dead branches look like so you can cut those instead of perfectly healthy ones.

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9/7/2018 02:53:46 pm

I didn't know that a dead branch can affect the overall health of a tree. I have some dead branches on some of the trees in my backyard. I might call a professional to get those removed properly for the overall health of the tree.

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9/20/2018 09:04:52 pm

My mom wanted to make sure that the trees at home are properly cared for. It was explained here that a tree should be trimmed when the growth of the tree if hindering the visibility of pedestrians. Moreover, it's recommended to hire professionals for quality tree service.

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9/25/2018 11:30:31 am

Thanks for pointing out that pruning your tree will encourage it to develop a stronger core. My husband and I just moved to a home that has a lot of trees in the yard. I wasn't sure if having them trimmed was important, so thanks for pointing out that it'll help the trees develop strength.

Camille Devaux link

10/2/2018 03:28:31 pm

My sister just moved into a new home the other day. She is worried about the trees in the yard and how they may affect her house and other parts of her property. It would help to know that she should look into pruning her trees and do so at least once per year.

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10/3/2018 06:31:41 pm

I wasn't aware that trees need to be helpful for safety, health, and aesthetics! I thought that it was essential to trim trees for safety. There is a tree growing in my front yard and it is about to interfere with the power lines. I need to contact a tree trimming service to help me take care of the tree.

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10/16/2018 08:47:02 am

I liked what you said about how removing branches that may cause damage to property or people if they fall is a good reason for tree trimming. My husband and I have a couple of juniper trees on our property and one of them is blocking the sidewalk and seems to have some weak branches there. I'm worried it might hurt someone, so we're considering getting it professionally trimmed. Thank you for the information about how we should contact an arborist to help with the trimming so everyone involved is safe.

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10/19/2018 04:33:47 pm

I do agree with you that trees around the house can give a shaded area ideal for hanging a swing and other purposes. We have big trees around the house and its branches are already overshadowing our homes so we are planning to have those branches trimmed properly. However, we do not have time for that and for sure we cannot do that well so we will simply hire those that can provide the tree service to us so we can use again the swing we have put up beneath the tree and be safe.

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10/24/2018 01:19:16 pm

Thank you for explaining that trimming the trees can actually help to strengthen their cores. This is something that I'd never heard of before. I've been seeing a few people getting their trees pruned on our street and I've been thinking about doing it too. We'll have to get on this and try to do it more often.

Gillain Babcock link

11/8/2018 06:28:38 pm

My dad likes the trees at home and wanted to make sure that they are always in perfect shape. It was discussed here that trees needed to be trimmed to ensure the health of the tree and our family's safety. Moreover, it's recommended to hire professionals for quality tree trimming services.

11/13/2018 01:55:41 pm

I was surprised to read that trees need to be pruned regularly. It makes sense that this can ensure the health of the tree! I have never gotten my trees pruned, and I have eight in my yard. I'll start looking for a tree service near me so they can work on my trees as soon as possible.

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11/22/2018 07:48:56 pm

My dad wanted to make sure that the trees around our home will be properly taken cared for. It was explained here that the trees should be trimmed if the growth obstructs the visibility for pedestrians. Moreover, it's recommended to hire professionals for quality tree care services.

11/27/2018 04:30:35 pm

I knew that it was important to trim your trees regularly, but I never considered the importance of the potential safety issues for my family. It makes perfect sense. I will have to make sure I get a great trimming job to ensure the safety of my family that I love so much.

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11/27/2018 11:43:23 pm

Thanks for sharing such useful information with us .I love nature, recently I bought property which has nearly 15 trees but I don’t know much about how to care for trees properly so I am researching for tree care . I like your post it will definitely help me.

Kit Hannigan link

12/5/2018 06:16:56 pm

Thanks for pointing out how tree trimming will be able to remove problematic branches that may pose dangers to you and your property. There is one old oak just outside our yard, and its branches are starting to reach my son's bedroom window. I think we should get it pruned to protect our roofing from any hard knocks and dents.

Hazel Owens link

1/8/2019 06:54:07 pm

That's good to know that cutting off dead branches can help your tree become healthier and can help the core become stronger. My mom has an oak tree with a bunch of dead branches, so I'm looking into what we need to do. We'll have to find a company that can trim the tree for her so it will hopefully grow new branches in the spring and have a healthy and strong core so the branches won't die again.

1/22/2019 11:29:28 am

I liked what you said about cutting off certain branches could actually make your tree healthier. My husband and I have been thinking about trimming a few of our trees, but we weren't sure if it would be a smart thing to do for its overall health. We'll be sure to have someone come over and do some pruning so that we can start the process going.

1/23/2019 07:43:18 pm

That's good to know that you need to trim and prune trees regularly to keep them healthy and your family safe. We have a few maple trees in our backyard that I've never trimmed, so I'll have to find a company that can. I'll have to ask how often I should have it trimmed as well to make sure the trees will live and stay safe.

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1/28/2019 11:57:38 pm

Thanks for the information about tree trimming. Keep on sharing!

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1/30/2019 11:52:40 am

Hi Hazel Owens,
This was a most informative post you have shared on this page about the tree trimming services because Trimming a tree may help accentuate its physical appearance and improve flower or fruit production.It is suggested that you prune or trim trees once per year during the dormant season though circumstances such as these may prompt an immediate trimming:The tree’s growth obstructs visibility for pedestrians or vehicles.
Thanks.

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2/25/2019 01:19:07 am

Trees must be trimmed or pruned frequently, and sometimes branches have to be cut to make sure the health of the tree and your family's security.

2/26/2019 06:00:01 pm

For the sake of my children's safety, I will hire a tree trimming service to trim dangerous branches from falling down. This way, I can also maintain the health of the tree and my family as well. Hopefully, the tree will have better aesthetics as well so it will finally flower in the spring.

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4/8/2019 04:01:49 am

Well worth a read. Got great insights and information from your blog. Thanks.

Angela Waterford link

6/12/2019 01:34:51 pm

I think I'll hire a tree service to trim my tree and keep its aesthetics. To be honest, I wasn't aware that it would be good for its health. Since it's for my own safety as well, I'll try to hire someone soon.

Ray

6/12/2019 07:15:21 pm

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Ellie Davis link

7/1/2019 10:51:17 am

I was not aware that cutting dead branches may help the overall health of trees. We love the trees on our driveway, and we noticed a couple of branches are starting to die. I will contact a professional tree care company to help me with this issue.

7/22/2019 08:11:29 am

It's true that trees can make my house beautiful. However, I think I need to hire a tree trimming maintenance company for the sake of my house's safety. Since it would be good for its health as well, I'll be able to have a nicer tree.

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9/24/2019 03:39:36 am

Trees need to be trimmed or pruned regularly, and sometimes branches must be cut off to help ensure the health of the tree and your family’s safety. There are many reasons tree trimming can be a vital part of yard maintenance. Trees need to pruned first for safety, next for health and finally for aesthetics. Let’s look at each of these benefit

Jay Jorgenson link

9/25/2019 06:34:48 am

There is a big tree in my backyard and a branch might fall on my house. I like how you mention trees need to be trimmed or pruned regularly to ensure the health of the tree and your family’s safety. Thank you for advice. I'll contact a professional to cut the tree's branches.

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12/19/2019 09:38:47 am

About 3 years ago, I moved across the country to this beautiful, rustic style home with large, gorgeous trees lining the front yard. I still love the house; however, the trees are getting a little out of control! Thank you for informing me that trimming branches can be good for the core strength of the tree! It sounds like I should look for professionals who could help me!

Alec Burns link

12/27/2019 09:52:36 am

It's good that you point out that hiring a professional service to trim your trees helps improve their appearance. I want my yard to look better, and I'm considering hiring a professional to trim my trees. I'm going to look for a good tree trimming service in my area to hire.

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1/17/2020 07:54:54 am

I liked that you mentioned that if the tree's growth ios obstructing visibility for drivers on your street, then you need to make sure you trim them. My husband and I moved to a new house a few months ago and we have noticed that one of the trees by the sidewalk can be annoying to pedestrians and drivers. I think it is time to hire someone that can take care of it and help us have a better-looking property.

David Johnson link

1/22/2020 03:30:36 pm

In your article, I appreciated learning that overall tree health can be improved by cutting away dead branches. Last week, I noticed an oak tree in my yard isn't doing well. I'll have to look into tree trimming services.

Tyson Coolidge link

1/27/2020 06:11:04 am

I like what you said about trimming your tree if it obstructs visibility for vehicles. My sister has been telling me about how a tree in her yard has started to grow into the road recently. I'll share this information with her so that she can look into her options for professionals who can help her with this.

1/30/2020 08:53:10 am

It's great to know that trimming trees can help with the overall health of it. I'll look for a tree service to help me trim some trees in my house. There are some branches coming really close to my roof.

MARK PERNAI link

2/13/2020 05:23:31 am

A qualitative and professional tree trimming service is very essential for us when we look for regular tree trimming of our trees. In this article the writer has clearly mentioned the importance of tree trimming. Thanks for this article.

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2/16/2020 11:31:12 pm

Hi Buddy.
Your article is very helpful and appreciable too. Thanks for explaining the tree trimming importance.

Austin Saunders link

2/18/2020 07:11:35 am

I like what you said about getting your trees trimmed regularly to keep them healthy. My sister has been telling me about how she wants to make sure that her tree is healthy so that it can stay looking nice. I'll share this information with her so that she can look into her options for professionals who can help her with trimming.

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2/29/2020 03:36:04 am

Nice comprehensive article on pruning. Pruning can be a tricky job, and it's never a bad idea to hire professionals to do the job for you!

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3/5/2020 03:58:07 am

I am astonished to read that trees need to be trimmed ordinarily. My brother told me that the tree in his garden has started to grow on the roadside recently. I will suggest her to trim the tree as soon as possible

Charlotte Fleet link

3/11/2020 04:51:53 pm

I didn't know that trimming your tree could be beneficial for the health of your trees to make sure that they can better withstand the elements. My husband has mentioned that some of our trees don't look as strong as they used to. I think we should speak with a tree trimming professional to see if they can help us get our trees healthy again.

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3/17/2020 01:16:10 am

Tree Health: Cutting dead or diseased branches may help benefit the overall health of the tree. In addition, pruning may also encourage trees to develop stronger core structures to help withstand the elements.

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3/17/2020 02:16:37 pm

We have a really nice oak tree in the front of our yard that we would really like to keep but it is starting to get in the way of the sidewalk. It could be really useful for me to get it pruned by a professional so that we can keep the shade but not have damage. I liked what you said about how it can prevent the chance of a branch dropping on someone and not threaten the property.

Conrad O'Connor link

3/27/2020 10:48:37 am

It's good that you point out that regular trimming is good for the health of your trees. I care about the health of my trees, so I'm considering hiring a tree trimming service. I'm going to look for a good provider of tree trimming services in my area.

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4/7/2020 06:46:28 pm

This is an awesome article! Definitely touched on many points on why people should get their trees trimmed. Found this very useful, thanks for posting.

4/14/2020 12:58:22 pm

It's good that you point out that regular pruning is important for the health of your trees. I want the trees on my property to be as healthy as possible, so I'm considering hiring a professional to prune them. I'm going to look for a good provider of tree pruning services in my area to hire.

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4/16/2020 10:03:08 pm

Thank you for explaining that tree trimming is important to ensure the tree continues to grow healthily while maintaining the safety of the family. I noticed that some of the tree branches outside my daughter's bedroom window are poking her window. I will call for a professional tree service to have the branches trimmed.

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4/27/2020 01:45:39 pm

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4/28/2020 10:21:21 am

It's very good to know that you should get rid of branches that may damage your property, which can improve the health of the tree. My older brother has a Texas ash tree in his backyard. He doesn't have much time on his hands, so it seems like hiring a there service could help.

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5/12/2020 09:49:22 am

It's good that you mention that you can improve the appearance of your trees by having them trimmed. I want to have a beautiful yard, so I'm thinking about hiring a tree trimming service. I'm going to look for a reputable provider of tree trimming services in my area to employ.

Fred Gibbons link

6/3/2020 10:09:21 am

It's valuable that you point out that having your trees trimmed is good for their health. I want my trees to be as healthy as possible, so I'm considering having them professionally trimmed. I'm going to look for a good tree trimming service in my area to hire.

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