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Tree Pruning to I.S.A. Standards

REASONS FOR PRUNING

1. Prune to promote plant health
   - Remove dead or dying branches injured by disease, severe insect infestation, animals, storms, or other adverse mechanical damage. 
   - Remove branches and branch stubs that rub together.

2. Prune to maintain plants; intended purposes in a landscape, such as:
   - Encouraging flower and fruit development
   - Maintaining a dense hedge
   - Maintaining a desired tree form or special garden forms.

3. Prune to improve plant appearance
   - control plant size
   - keep evergreens well-proportioned
   - remove unwanted branches, waterspouts, suckers, and undesirable fruiting structures that detract from plant appearance.
   

4. Prune to protect people and property
   - Remove dead branches
   - Have hazardous trees taken down
   - Prune out weak or narrow-angled tree branches that overhang homes, parking areas, and sidewalks
   
   

PRUNING  AT PLANTING TIME
Pruning is really the best preventive maintenance a young plant can receive. It is critical for young trees to be trained to encourage them to develop a strong structure.

Too many young trees are pruned improperly or not pruned at all for several years. By then it may become a major operation to remove bigger branches, and trees may become deformed.

PRUNING LARGE ESTABLISHED TREES
Leave the pruning of large trees to qualified tree care professionals who have the proper equipment. Consider the natural form of large trees whenever possible. Most hardwood trees have rounded crowns that lack a strong leader, and such trees may have many lateral branches.

The three most common types of tree pruning are:

1. Crown Thinning-selectively removing branches on young trees throughout the crown. This promotes better form and health by increasing light penetration and air movement. Strong emphasis is on removing weak branches. (Don’t overdo it on mature trees.)

2. Crown Raising — removing lower branches on developing or mature trees to allow more clearance above lawns, sidewalks, streets, etc.

3. Crown Reduction — removing larger branches at the top of the tree to reduce its height. When done properly, crown reduction pruning is different from topping because branches are removed immediately above lateral branches, leaving no stubs. Crown reduction is the least desirable pruning practice. It should be done only when absolutely necessary.

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Tree Removal

Tree removal is sometimes necessary due to the size of the tree or due to foundation and pipe problems caused by an extensive root system. Removal is also necessary when creating additional room for home additions. The process usually requires hiring a reputable and licensed tree removal company like Timberman's Tree Service that can provide expert service and the proper equipment.

Trees can be removed completely with only the roots and a thin layer of the tree trunk base left in tact to allow the tree to sprout. It can also be cut leaving a stump which is then ground into mulch along with the roots. If the complete root system is ground out, this can eliminate the possibility of the tree sprouting new growth in the future. Removing a dead tree ensures safe conditions in the yard by eliminating the possibility of falling limbs or the tree uprooting itself and falling.

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Treatment of Stressed Trees

Diagnosing the source of stress on a tree can sometimes be difficult because tree decline is rarely caused
by one factor alone. It is more likely that a combination of factors are working together to cause the
decline of a tree over a period of many years. The growing environment of a stressed tree should be
carefully evaluated by a licensed professional to determine as many of the causal factors as possible, and from there make an educated diagnosis and provide treatment.

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Fertilizing Trees

In order to maintain proper plant health and high aesthetic value, trees and shrubs have to be fertilized regularly. Fertilization is important to plant health because each of the nutrients are essential for the plant to function properly. Fertilizer applications are used during the growing season to improve the health and appearance of trees. Since trees have their greatest need for nutrients in the spring, fertilizer should be applied any time between leaf drop in the fall and leafing out in the spring. The health and vigor of a tree may be improved by fertilizers up to July 1. Beyond that time, new growth stimulated by the fertilizer may not have sufficient time to harden off before winter.

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Shrub Maintenance

Shrubs and bushes must be trimmed to direct proper growth and development. The appropriate care is necessary to improve aesthetics and avoid obstruction of view. We offer services that make sure that your landscaping is properly developing and enhancing the overall appearance of your property.

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Arborvitae Shaping

The arborvitae is a cold climate evergreen that usually grows in a pyramidal shape. It makes a great topiary because of its natural shape and dense foliage. A spiral design can add elegance and interest to your home or garden.

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Windsailing Fir Trees

During strong wind conditions the tops of your trees can act as sails, threatening the safety of your home and property.

In order to reduce the hazard risk of your trees in high winds we selectively remove branches throughout the crown to allow wind penetration and passage through the tree, thus reducing strain, movement, and stress.

As an added benefit of this process your trees, landscape, and home will all receive additional sunlight, while still maintaining the natural look and beauty of your trees.

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Raise Canopies

Canopy lifting or raising should be performed on young and medium-aged trees to prevent low branches from growing to a large diameter. Crown lifting shortens low branches regularly to suppress their growth. This forces more growth in the upper branches. The shortened branches are later removed to raise the crown for under clearance. This sustainable technique damages the tree less than allowing low branches to grow to a large size and then deciding to remove them. Keeping low branches small will also increase the value of the lower trunk, should the tree be cut into lumber when it is removed.

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Stump Grinding

Homeowners who have had a tree cut down on their property often find themselves with the left behind tree stump to contend with.  Stumps left behind from tree cutting can be variously described as unsightly, taking up valuable gardening space, and even hazardous.

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Free Wood Chips 

Call (360) 635-7759 for more information.

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24 Hour Emergency Service

Call (360) 635-7759 for emergency service.

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