Calgary Tree Services

Benefits of Tree Trimming & Pruning

• Promotes optimal growth
• Enhances tree's overall appearance
• Prevents potential hazards
• Reduces risk of falling limbs during storms or adverse weather conditions
• Improves air circulation and sunlight penetration
• Prevents tree diseases and structural issues

Not Trimming Regularly is a Mistake!

Are you accumulating dead or weak branches on your trees?   

Limb breakage is likely to occur during storms and high winds, putting your safety and property at risk!

Are your sidewalks or foundations showing signs of damage? 

Invasive root systems could be wreaking havoc when trees go unchecked! Avoid costly structural damage before its too late!

Did you know that overgrown trees are more susceptible to pest infestations?                 

Lack of pruning is a breeding ground for pathogens which can spread to other areas of your landscape.

Types Of Trimming & Pruning

How a tree is pruned depends on several factors, including the tree’s health, the tree species, size, and location, as well as what you’re trying to accomplish. Typically, pruning involves one of our arborists ascending the tree to get a good look at the branches to be removed. Using the appropriate tool(s), the arborist will make precise pruning cuts in the right places to achieve the desired outcome without harming the tree. Our Tree Service Professionals will examine your trees to determine which type of pruning is best for the health, safety, and appearance of your trees.

Tree Is Getting in the Way

• Your tree is blocking access to buildings or obstructing cars and pedestrians.
• It’s getting in the way of your view

Solution: Selective Pruning

This involves removing undesirable branches that interfere with paths, driveways, adjacent structures, and utility wires. The goal is to maintain a strong central trunk and natural growth habit. Reducing weight on lower branches can raise the lower tree canopy just enough to provide the necessary clearance. If possible, it’s best to do this type of pruning before a tree reaches maturity in order to avoid large wounds.

Tree Isn't Safe

• Your tree has some very heavy branches
• The tree looks like it's leaning
• Your tree has had limbs break off close to your home

Solution: Pruning to Prevent Damage

This type of pruning is done to remove possible hazards or tree defects that could harm you and your property. For example, we carefully prune to reduce the weight on long, heavy branches to reduce the risk of breakage. Leaning trees can be pruned to more evenly balance the weight. And trees with broken limbs are pruned to help them recover from the injury. The goal is to help your trees better withstand storms, high winds, snow and ice load, and other environmental factors that could cause them to split, break, fall or otherwise fail.

Tree is Too Large

• Your tree is too tall or too wide for the space it’s in
• It’s encroaching on utility lines or structural elements (such as your roof)
• You don’t want to cut down the tree

Solution: Crown Reduction Pruning

Reduction pruning reduces or shortens branches and reduces the overall height size and/or spread of the tree. This isn't "shearing" or “topping” a tree - it's precision work that cuts each branch at just the right spot to help maintain the overall form, health and structural integrity of the tree.

Tree is Unhealthy

• You can see dead, dying, diseased, crowded, or spindly branches throughout the tree

Solution: Canopy Pruning

Canopy pruning is done as part of regular tree maintenance. It involves the removal of all branches that aren’t contributing to the overall health and appearance of the tree. We remove dead, dying, and poorly placed branches. The end result is a healthier and happier tree that enhances the appearance of your property.

DIY

For those who want to trim and prune their trees themselves, there are several options available. The most popular is the chainsaw, which cuts through the entire tree in a matter of seconds. This is usually used on small trees and saplings, and should only be used when they are rotted or diseased. It is important to remember however, to not trim too much off a young tree, as it may not be able to support itself properly in the future. The most popular method for DIY tree trimming though, is the pruning saw because of its ability to provide you with cheap tree removal. It has a long handle and sharp blades that cut through branches with ease. It is important to trim a tree at the right time of year and to use the right tools. You should do your tree trimming at a time of year when it will not be damaged by wind and cold temperatures.

Choose Calgary tree Services For Trimming & Pruning

We understand that tree trimming can be a significant investment, so we offer competitive pricing and flexible scheduling to meet your needs. Our team will work with you to develop a customized tree-trimming plan that fits your budget and schedule. In addition to tree trimming services, we offer other tree care services, including tree removal, storm damage cleanup, mulching and emergency tree services. Our many positive customer reviews reflect our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction.

Lets Get Trimming!