Creating A Lush and Welcoming Landscape

Surrounding your home with trees and plants makes the environment look lively. Unfortunately, people tend to neglect their trees and direct all their attention to the flowers and lawns. You should take care of your trees the same way you do to your flowers and other plants surrounding your house. 

Pruning can make your trees look good and boost their health. Besides, it helps in improving the growth of your trees. If you make a habit of pruning your trees regularly, they'll remain healthy and disease-free. The following are signs your trees need pruning.

There Are Hanging Branches

It is possible to find lifeless hanging branches on your trees, especially after strong winds. However, these branches can be dangerous if left unattended. For instance, these branches can fall unexpectedly and hit a passer-by or even a member of your family. Always check your trees often, and in case you find these hanging branches, call a professional tree service.

Branches Lying or Growing Over Power Lines

Another sign of a tree that needs some pruning is if its branches are hanging over power lines. Don't hesitate to call a professional to prune a tree with branches hanging close over power lines. It ensures that you are safe and your property is free from any damage. If such branches come into contact with power lines, they can spark devastating fires.

Storm Damage

Sometimes heavy rain, snow, and strong winds damage even the strongest tree branches. If your area has been experiencing heavy rains or strong winds lately, make a point of inspecting your trees to see if there's any damage. If you find any broken branches, it's time to have your trees pruned because they can cause serious property damage if left hanging. 

Presence of Tree Cankers

If you happen to check your tree and find that the bark is missing, this could signify a disease. Cankers found in trees can be as a result of chemicals, insects, or fungus. Some trees, such as young fruit trees, take time to recover from cankers. Make sure to prune the tree when you find this problem to shield it from excessive damage.

Too Much Greenery

If seeing through your trees has become almost impossible, it is a sign you need to prune or trim them. The look of a greener environment may look nice, but it can also be dangerous. Criminals like hiding in such areas, and that might pose a problem to your security. Besides, excessive greenery can shield the sun from shining on your property. To learn more information about tree pruning, reach out to a company such as Morlock Landscape & Design.