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The best way to get the most out of your trees is to take good care of them. And winter is here; this time of the year is the best time to work on your trees; there aren’t so many leaves, meaning it’s easier to trim off tree branches. For perfect tree trimming and pruning, you need the right tools. Here are a few tools for a good start. 

Nothing says Autumn like the beautiful bust of different colors of foliage all around. Autumn has always represented perfect weather, a time to go for walks and enjoy the beauty that surrounds you, however when the leaves start to fall, you know the cold winter is around the corner. And this only means taking the necessary steps to keep warm and protect your home from the cold season. And as you prepare your home, your trees could also use a little tender loving care this time. Sure, trees tend to undergo a period of dormancy during this period, but that doesn’t mean there’s no growth. In fact, from September to December, trees undergo dramatic growth, and both the roots and the branches do the critical task of collecting and preserving food for the next season of growth. So, while winter may prove to be a difficult season for plants, the stored food may be of great help. To help keep your trees for the next growing season and to withstand the cold winter months, here’s what you need to do while we’re still in Autumn:

There’s always a satisfying feeling when your trees look all strong, sturdy and mother nature doesn’t stand a chance at breaking them. However, unlike most features in your backyard, trees may require a lot more attention than you may think. One day they may be looking all steady; the next, they’ve been damaged by diseases or some structural issues. Diseased or damaged trees pose safety risks not just to your property and family but to your neighbor’s as well. That is why it’s recommended to always be on the lookout for any signs of tree damage regularly; you don’t have to wait for a disaster to strike to schedule emergency tree services.  To prevent severe damage, be on the lookout for these signs that your trees need help asap.

While there is never a bad time to remove damaged, dead, or diseased tree branches, most trees benefit from pruning in mid or late winter. There are several reasons why this is so:

Have you recently had a tree removed, and now you’re wondering what you’re going to do with the remaining stump? Well, we know what you shouldn’t do, and that is not to leave it there. There are several reasons why leaving the tree stump is not an option: 

For most people, the trees in your yard have been there for a very long time. In fact, some must have been there even before you were born. So, there could be a special bond with some trees, and removing them seems out of the question. But sometimes you just have to consider it an option. Sure, trees have a natural cycle of growth and finally death, but knowing when to remove a tree is critical because when left to outgrow, they can pose a severe threat to your property and its occupants. Here are some indications to watch out for: 

Trimming and pruning are sometimes used interchangeably to mean the same thing. Well, they are not the same.  Sure, both trimming and pruning involve cutting some parts of a tree or shrub, but the goal of the cutting is what separates the two.

There’s so much at risk of having a decaying or an almost-breaking tree on your property. In worst-case scenarios, the failing tree may fall on someone injuring them badly, or it can fall on your property or your neighbors’, costing you lots of money. In other instances, the failing tree can fall on a power line and interrupt the whole community or even cause a wildfire. It’s thus essential to recognize when your tree is failing and take necessary action to prevent any problems. Here are the warning signs you should be looking out for in a failing tree: