The key to tree health is maintenance and care, which stems from properly trimming and caring for them. There is an art to tree trimming and a right and wrong way to do it. We are experts in all things trees and will take great care to care for yours correctly!
A tree needs trimming for many reasons - mainly for its health and structural integrity. When branches begin to encroach upon their surroundings, they must be trimmed back. Correct trimming can help enhance the health and structural integrity of your tree. Also, trimming is a necessary part of maintaining the aesthetic beauty and function of a tree. Trimming takes knowledge and expertise to ensure that you are reducing weight and maintaining the proper thickness to withstand forces such as wind and ice.
Since our area is prone to hurricanes and high winds, trimming trees correctly is important to reduce the risk of tree loss. When a tree has shallow roots in the sandy soil of the Charleston area, it makes toppling over more likely if it is top-heavy. Due to the rain and sand saturation, trees have a harder time with their rooting system in the South compared to other regions. By trimming a tree, you help to disperse weight to protect it against storms.
There is a wrong way and a right way to trim trees. Things like trimming too close to the trunk, topping trees, or stripping bark can all hurt your tree’s structural integrity and health. The reality is if you don’t trim a tree correctly, you can end up doing more harm than good, which is why finding an expert tree service is so critical. Trimming is necessary to preserve the health of your tree, so being proactive is always the best way to reduce the risk of tree loss.
At Absolute Trees, we are highly trained and knowledgeable about all things trees. Our expertise in the industry and our commitment to our customers guides everything we do. Our goal is to approach every project we do with a custom plan that suits your individual needs.
Tree care is not a one-size-fits-all solution; it takes considering all aspects of your situation and finding solutions to maintain and foster the health of your trees. We always aim to care for your trees by providing the most positive impact for long-term health and growth while paying close attention to reducing the risk of weakening, pests, and disease, and enhancing healing through compartmentalization and cambium growth. There is a science to tree trimming, and we take that science very seriously!
