Trees are an essential part of nature and a valuable asset to any property. Not only do they absorb CO2 and produce oxygen, but they’re also a primary component of a healthy ecosystem serving as an important habitat for birds, animals, and insects. Trees on your property have many benefits too. They can drastically reduce your energy efficiency costs by providing shade in the summer and blocking wind in the winter. Not to mention that they are also a visually appealing component of great landscaping.
Despite their many benefits, trees can also be a hazard. This is especially true when they’re not well cared for. Unhealthy trees can be unsightly and they’re more likely to fall. In order to maximize the environmental benefits of your trees and prevent them from causing damage, regular care is necessary. We always recommend homeowners make tree pruning a regular part of their annual landscaping routine. Here are some of the important benefits of investing in regular tree maintenance:
1. Tree Maintenance Keeps People And Property Safe
While trees offer many benefits, they can also be a major risk. Unhealthy trees can result in significant injury or death to people and damage to property. Without regular care, trees are more likely to become diseased which increases their chances of falling. Without regular pruning, branches can easily break off during severe thunderstorms or periods of high winds. When branches turn into projectiles, they can damage roofs, windows, and cars. If a tree on your property or a branch falls and injures someone or causes damage, you may be liable if you failed to provide the tree with proper care.
2. Tree Maintenance Is Essential For Healthy Landscaping
Regular tree pruning helps keep your entire yard looking healthy. Without pruning, trees will develop dense sections of branches, which can prevent plants on the ground from obtaining water and sunlight. This will ultimately impact the health of your grass, flowers, and shrubs and can make it challenging to maintain healthy landscaping.
Tree maintenance also helps boost the aesthetic value of your landscaping as well. Pruned trees look healthier and are less likely to obstruct views of your landscaping. Without pruning, trees will start to look unbalanced and misshapen, which can ultimately drag down your curb appeal and property value.
3. Tree Maintenance Helps Trees Stay Healthy
Regular pruning is important for healthy and thriving trees. It helps to eliminate diseased or dying branches before they can spread and impact the rest of the tree. It also allows trees to conserve water and nutrients and encourages healthy growth. Pruning keeps trees structurally sound as well by allowing them to maintain an even weight distribution. When trees do not receive regular maintenance, you’ll start to notice they become structurally weaker over time.
When Should I Prune My Trees?
When it comes to removing dead or diseased branches, this should be done as needed regardless of the time of year. However, the best time to schedule tree maintenance is in mid to late winter. This is because trees are still in a dormant phase, and therefore are less susceptible to disease. Pruning during dormancy also encourages early growth in the spring. You should also avoid pruning in spring after leaves have started to bloom, as it can prevent trees from reaching their full potential.
Summer can be a good time to prune, as trees have time and nutrients to seal wounds. Pruning trees with fruit or blossoms in the summer often encourages stronger growth the following spring; however, we highly recommend you avoid pruning during lengthy periods of hot temperatures. Pruning plus significant heat can put trees under a lot of stress.
Pruning in the fall should always be avoided. Pruning encourages growth, and your trees will not have time to grow, heal, and restore prior to the winter dormancy period.
How To Find The Best Contractor For Tree Maintenance
Effective tree pruning requires a great deal of skills and expertise. When spotting diseases or signs of distress, your contractor must know what to look for. They also need to know the proper way to remove a branch without risking damage or disease to the rest of the tree. Tree maintenance is also highly dangerous. It’s not work that should be left solely to inexperienced contractors, and hiring the wrong contractor can leave your trees in worse shape than they were in the first place.
One of the best ways to evaluate the skills and experience of your contractor is to look for an International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Certified Arborist. ISA-certified Arborists are among the best in the business and earning this certification requires contractors to pass a thorough exam. As a result, you must have a significant working knowledge of trees within a certain area, the proper techniques for pruning, and an obligation to perform work according to a code of ethics, standardizing the quality of tree care across the industry. When looking for a tree maintenance contractor, always choose one that is ISA-Certified.
When searching for a contractor, you should always ask for referrals and testimonials from satisfied clients and look at online reviews. It’s also essential to make sure the contractor is fully insured. The last thing you want is to be financially liable for an accident that occurs while a contractor is working on your property.
Why You Should Choose CFB Outdoors For Tree Maintenance
CFB Outdoors is a well-rounded outdoor services company with extensive experience serving communities across Volusia County. It just so happens tree maintenance is one of our top specialties. We have three ISA-certified Arborists and municipal specialists on staff, so we have all the knowledge and skills necessary to keep your trees healthy and safe. We’re also experts on the different types of trees that exist right here in Central Florida. In addition to our quality work, we offer some of the very best customer service around. We show up on time, we educate our clients, and we provide excellent service. If you need tree maintenance, schedule your estimate today.