If you have been considering pruning or trimming the trees in your yard, now is the time, not only for the health of your tree, but to prevent the danger and damage that can come with winter storms and ice. Dead or damaged branches should be removed, and this is an ideal time to do some pruning and shaping.
Take care of dangerous, damaged or loose limbs
Remove dead or damaged branches from your trees as soon as you notice them. Even if you are avoiding extensive pruning to allow a tree to grow, dead or damaged branches do not help a tree and can sometimes do more damage.
Dead branches can indicate disease, which will spread if it is not addressed. If you suspect your tree may be diseased, it is wise to have an expert check your tree as soon as possible. Even if the tree cannot be saved, quick action to remove the tree can save other trees on your property.
Damaged or loose limbs are the most vulnerable areas for your tree in the case of wind, heavy snow, or ice buildup. These limbs can tear or break from your tree, damaging bark or taking healthy branches with them. They also can cause damage to your home or other buildings on your property and become a danger to you.
Contact a tree service in Akron, Ohio, or the surrounding area to remove these branches, especially those that are hard to reach.
Pruning in the winter
Most trees will grow thicker and healthier if they are pruned from time to time. Winter tree pruning in Akron and the surrounding Northeast Ohio area is ideal, but leave it to the professionals who understand the proper way to prune various types of trees.
Trees that lose their leaves in the fall should be pruned in the winter to allow the cuts to heal completely while they are dormant. Don’t prune your flowering trees, though, lest you lose all the buds that have formed. Wait until these trees are done blooming in the spring.
A professional can help you understand your trees and suggest best pruning practices.
Emergencies
Mid-winter snow and ice can take their toll on trees in the Akron and Canton areas. If you are seeing storm damage to your trees, contact Linger’s Lumberjacks for 24-hour emergency tree service in Norton, Ohio, as well as expert tree trimming and pruning. Click here for information about additional services, including tree cabling, tree removal and stump grinding.