Austin Tree Trimming Service

Austin Homeowner Tips for Tree Trimming:

First, make sure that when you are cutting off a branch, you cut as close to the collar of the branch as possible. This makes it easier for the tree to protect against any insects or diseases that might try to enter the tree through cracks and wounds. Also, cutting major branches is highly inadvisable. Hurting the main structure of the tree can irreversibly damage the tree in a way that affects any further growth of the tree. Cutting off too much from the tree can also severely stunt the growth of your tree and make it easier for diseases and insects to take hold. Make sure to only trim what is dead, in the way of the tree’s growth, or invading another structure’s space. Other ways to prune your tree, such as crown thinning, reduction, and raising, are a bit more complicated than just removing dead and small branches. If you want to learn more about the details involved in pruning, you should either hire a professional or look for some in-depth tree pruning tips online.

The most important part about trimming trees is being safe. Some injuries are more permanent than others, and having a perfectly healthy and pruned tree is not worth getting hurt. The risky combination of sharp cutting tools needed to prune trees and elevated working conditions make the chance of injury much higher. It’s very important that when you are trimming trees, you never use a ladder. They are much too insecure and wobbly to use when you’re cutting off large branches from a tree and can easily become unbalanced, causing you to fall and seriously injure yourself. Using a harness and rope system by connecting yourself to the tree in at least two places is far safer than any other alternative. You should also make sure to never climb up or down a tree while carrying cutting tools in order to avoid cutting yourself or dropping them onto people below. Instead, have someone else hand them to you when you are are safely in the tree. Wearing a hardhat and safety glasses are of course crucial to tree trimming safety. Splinters, bark, branches, leaves, insects, and plenty of other debris can cumulate in the air while you’re trimming, and without safety glasses something sharp could hurt your eyes. A hardhat will protect your head from any large branches that could fall onto you while you’re working. If you feel comfortable enough using a chainsaw, wear protective gear and stay aware of the safety hazards involved.

If you are concerned about a large branch, don’t try and trim it yourself. Professionals are trained specifically to trim your trees in a way that is safe for both you and your trees, and you should always ask for help if you are unsure what to do. Unless you are confident in your abilities and you’ve done plenty of research, it’s probably best if you put your trust in a professional to trim your trees for you.