| Tree trimmers know that when it comes to keeping | | | | not to cut too closely to the tree trunk or you risk |
| your trees healthy and beautiful, pruning is an absolute | | | | tearing off healthy bark. |
| must! Lets face it if you want your beautiful trees to | | | | The Magic Number Is 25. - There is a certain number |
| last for years to come, then you'll need to maintain a | | | | that you should always keep in mind when pruning |
| regular pruning schedule to promote healthy growth | | | | your trees - 25. Never prune more than 25% of the |
| and prevent the development of tree diseases. | | | | crown of your tree, or you risk exposing it to stress, |
| Additionally, pruning will ensure that your tree is | | | | disease and even death. |
| protected from rotting, which can happen to trees that | | | | Best time to prune - You can actually prune most |
| are overwhelmed by dead branches. | | | | species any time of the year, but some species like |
| If you want to learn the best pruning tips that only the | | | | the Birch family and fruit trees should not be pruned in |
| most professional trimmers use, then read on for the | | | | the spring vigor. The birch's have a tendency to bleed |
| best DIY pruning tips around: | | | | at this time, and the fruit trees should be pruned when |
| Its All In The Cut. - At first glance, pruning can seem to | | | | the buds are dormant. |
| be quite simplistic: all you have to do is cut the tree | | | | Don't Scrimp On Savings. - Pruning your tree's does |
| branch or limb off. However, how you cut the limb can | | | | not put a strain on the budget. Not pruning your tree's |
| make all the difference between a healthy tree and | | | | however can be costly. Avoid the expense, by pruning |
| one that's exposed to undue amounts of stress. | | | | your tree's properly. |
| The first cut is made underneath the branch | | | | Tree trimming is not difficult if you follow a few simple |
| approximately 1 ft. from the main stem and 1/3 the | | | | steps. If your tree trimming needs go beyond 10 cuts |
| way through the branch from the underside, next, on | | | | or so, consider hiring a professional arborist. If you live |
| the top side, make a cut approx. 2 inches farther up | | | | in the Twin falls Idaho or Magic Valley area consider |
| than the bottom cut. The final cut will be just outside | | | | hiring Snake River Tree Service, we have been |
| the branch bark ridge collar. (See diagram) Remember | | | | serving Southern Idaho for many years. |