When Should I Get My Trees Trimmed?
February 17, 2023
Should I Wait Until Spring to Trim my Trees?
Trimming a tree in winter is often preferred to waiting until spring for a few reasons:
- Reduced Disease Transmission: Trees are more susceptible to diseases and pests during the growing season, and pruning during this time can increase the risk of spreading diseases or pests. Pruning during the winter when the tree is dormant can reduce the risk of transmitting diseases or pests.
- Better Healing: Trees that are pruned during the dormant season, when they are not actively growing, have an easier time healing the pruning wounds. When pruned during the growing season, the wounds take longer to heal, as the tree is focusing its energy on growth rather than healing.
- Increased Safety: Pruning during the winter, when there are fewer leaves and the tree is more visible, can make it easier to identify and address any safety issues such as broken branches or those that are at risk of falling.
Overall, while there are some situations where pruning during the growing season may be necessary, winter is generally the best time to prune most trees. It's always important to consult with Brown's Tree Care the best time and method for pruning specific types of trees.
RIP and condolences to the family. Chipper accidents don't just happen. This is what happens when you put inexperienced people on the job. You literally have to throw yourself into the Chipper for this to happen. Most of the workers here at Brown's have been doing this for 10-20 years. Most homeowners do not realize that if a tree care worker gets hurt, they are the ones held liable. Make sure whatever tree service you pick has a specialized policy for tree trimming. Accidents can easily cost a homeowner 100K to 1M. https://local12.com/news/nation-world/woodchipper-shredded-death-worker-landscaper-landscaping-pulled-sucked-inside-into-intimidator-malfunction-malfunctioning-defective-lawsuit-family-killed-died-kill-kills-work-cemetery-graveyard-tree-trees-wood
We've been in business since 1964. This actually happens. People ignore the trees looming over their homes, and then one day a tree comes through the roof! Let's be proactive and keep the house and family safe. Call us at 479-273-0202 for a free Winter Safety Assessment.
