Prune your trees and shrubs now
January thru March is the best time to prune trees.
Tree pruning tips
Do you really need to prune?
Pruning trees and shrubs now (January-March) will create a good looking landscaping tree and will increase the life span of any tree or plant. And if done correctly will increase the productivity of all fruit trees.
1. If you are pruning to keep the tree size down usually means the wrong tree was selected for the landscaping area.
2. You should prune dead, dying or limbs or branches that are diseased no matter where they are.
3. Prune any limbs or branches that are interfering with power lines, traffic and or visibility from streets.
4. Prune if branches are overhanging into your neighbors yard. Be sure to ask your neighbor if this is ok.
5. Rule of Thumb. Only prune if there is real reason to do so.
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Tools for pruning
Tools needed for pruning your trees or shrubs.
2. Pole Pruners for pruning or cutting branches or limbs that are 6ft. or more off the ground.
3. Chainsaws are used for larger type branches that are more than 3in. in diameter.
4. Eyewear Goggles - Always wear eye protection when pruning, shearing, cutting or doing any type of heavy gardening work.
5. Lopper shears are good for larger type branches normally about 1.5 inches or less in diameter.
Professional assistance
Do I need a professional?
Call one for larger type trees. Be sure they are liscensed, insured and bonded. This goes for any type of landscaping professional. Also if there is a power line involved call you local power line company for further information.
Do NOT prune larger type brances from trees that are hanging over any type of electrical or power lines. Call a professional maintenance landscaper.
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