Tree trimming is a critical part of tree maintenance here in Pensacola.
As a full-service tree care company, Merge Tree Service recognizes the importance of proper tree pruning for the health, safety, and aesthetics of your landscape trees. In this article, I’ll explain why trimming is necessary, what to look for when hiring an arborist, and how our team executes expert pruning that benefits your trees.
Reasons for Tree Trimming
There are several reasons to have your trees professionally trimmed and pruned:
- Safety – Removing dead, damaged, and crossing branches eliminates hazards that could injure people or damage property if they were to break off. Trimming also keeps branches clear of electrical lines.
- Clearance – Trimming overhead branches provides necessary clearance for structures, vehicles, and pedestrians to pass safely underneath trees without obstruction.
- Form – Selective removal of limbs shapes and directs growth while maintaining a balanced canopy structure for tree health and visual appeal.
- Health – Removing crowded, rubbing, and improperly attached limbs helps prevent disease and decay from developing in vulnerable areas.
- Aesthetics – Thinning helps sunlight penetrate the canopy, increases air circulation, and allows the finest branching structure to develop for maximum beauty.
- View – Strategic limb removal opens up desirable views that may be blocked by overgrowth. Vistas of landscapes or architecture can be framed.
- Light – Thinning indoor trees and branches along windows improves natural light penetration into living spaces.
While drought stress should be avoided, most trees tolerate light, selective trimming without problems when done properly by a trained arborist.
What to Look for in a Tree Trimming Service
When hiring a tree care professional, the following qualities and qualifications will ensure your trees receive proper trimming:
- ISA Certified Arborist – The International Society of Arboriculture credentials confirm specialized skills, training, and continuing education in all aspects of tree biology, safety, and pruning techniques. Never let non-certified tree workers prune mature trees.
- Insurance – Liability and workers compensation coverage protects you from any property damage or injury expenses that could result from trimming work. Ask for proof of insurance.
- Safety Record – An impressive safety statistic record demonstrates the company prioritizes worker training to perform tree services safely without accidents.
- Equipment – Quality gear like chainsaws, lifts, rigging systems, and wood chippers facilitates safe, efficient pruning in hard-to-access areas.
- References – Reputable companies will provide client references and testimonials you can contact to learn about their pruning expertise and customer service.
- Assessment & Plan – The arborist should thoroughly examine the tree and explain specifically which branches will be removed and why before starting the job.
- Clean Work Area – A professional company will leave the property spotless, with all debris and sticks cleaned up after pruning.
How Merge Tree Service is Your One Stop for Residential and Commercial Tree Trimming
As lifelong Pensacola residents, we care deeply about the trees in our community. Our ISA Certified Arborists perform tree trimming that maximizes tree health, structure, safety, and beauty for each unique situation.
We begin with a detailed tree inspection and assessment, collaborating with you to develop a pruning plan catered to your goals. After determining access needs, we utilize aerial lifts and climbing gear to reach branches safely. Precision equipment like chainsaws, pruners, and rigging systems allows us to remove limbs while protecting the remaining tree.
For palms, we remove discolored fronds and blooms using specialized tools to avoid damaging the growth point. After pruning, we apply pruning sealer to any cuts over 1 inch wide to deter insect and disease intrusion. We also assess your trees holistically for any cabling, treatment, or maintenance needs beyond trimming.
With gardens, fences, and structures nearby, we exercise extreme care in our pruning techniques and debris disposal. We remove all wood chips and debris, leaving the property spotlessly clean. With our local expertise and professionalism, you can trust Merge Tree Service to provide expert, timely tree trimming that benefits the health and beauty of your landscape.
Wrapping Up
While tree trimming requires specialized horticultural knowledge and equipment to perform correctly, the benefits for your trees are tremendous – improved health, structure, aesthetics, and safety. Turn to Merge Tree Service when your trees need professional pruning care. Our team will inspect your trees and tailor a trimming plan specific to the needs of each tree and your landscape goals.
Contact us today to schedule tree trimming services from Pensacola’s most trusted team.
Merge Tree Service
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