Key Takeaways
- Proper pruning enhances tree safety, vitality, and visual appeal
- Incorrect pruning techniques can damage trees and reduce their lifespan
- Garrison Mull, our ISA-certified arborist and business owner, oversees all evaluations
- Most trees thrive with pruning every 2–5 years
- Many trees don't require removal—they simply need expert trimming.
Strategic pruning maintains tree health and minimizes the danger of falling branches. It also promotes proper growth patterns, resulting in stronger, more attractive trees. Success depends on timing and technique.
What Are the Benefits of Pruning?
Professional trimming provides several advantages:
- Eliminates dead or compromised branches before they fall
- Trims back limbs that interfere with roofs, utility lines, or structures
- Enhances air circulation and light penetration within the canopy
- Lightens heavy branches to prevent structural failure
Additionally, pruning improves the tree's appearance and reduces crowding.
Best Times for Tree Pruning
Optimal timing varies by tree type, but here are general guidelines:
- Late winter or early spring works best for most species, particularly oaks and elms
- Blooming trees should be pruned immediately after flowering
- Fruit-bearing trees respond well to late winter trimming for improved yields
Garrison will recommend the ideal schedule based on your specific tree species and their current health.
Our Pruning Process
- Garrison conducts a thorough property assessment of each tree
- We pinpoint branches that are dead, crossing, or potentially problematic
- Clean, calculated cuts are made—topping is never used
- All cuttings are removed and the site is left neat
Tree topping (severely cutting back the main trunk) is never part of our approach. It damages the tree and accelerates deterioration.
Are Permits Required?
Generally not for private property. However, if the tree is municipally owned or adjacent to public roads, we'll assist with checking local regulations beforehand.
Pruning Frequency
Established trees typically benefit from pruning every 3 to 5 years. Rapidly growing species or trees near buildings may require more regular attention.
Pricing Information
Costs depend on tree size, complexity, and specific requirements. We provide transparent pricing and complimentary estimates for all projects.
Why Choose Our Service?
- Garrison Mull, ISA-certified arborist, personally evaluates every project
- Our pruning serves specific purposes rather than random cutting
- Trees are left healthier and properties cleaner
- We provide clear explanations without high-pressure sales
Request Free Pruning Assessment
Ready to improve your trees' health and safety?
Contact Dungrove today. Garrison will visit, evaluate your trees, and provide tailored recommendations.
Complimentary estimates. Straightforward guidance. Professional expertise you can rely on.