Tree Pruning A Brief Guide

To maintain the beauty of our gardens, we apply many efforts. Planting trees, plants, supporting them with proper nutrients, and caring for them are essential parts of landscape maintenance. One such activity to preserve the landscape is tree pruning. In this article, we will understand what tree pruning is, how it is different from trimming, its benefits, and when you need to prune your tree. 

What Is Pruning, And How Is It Different From Trimming?

Pruning and trimming mean cutting down the dead or diseased branches of the trees. When the overgrown or diseased branches of the tree are removed, it is called tree pruning. If such branches are not removed, they can spread the disease in the entire tree or landscape. Overgrown branches can also fall and cause property damage. While pruning is only done on loose, infected, dead, or diseased branches and leaves, trimming is done only to cut the overgrown plant or tree. So, trimming and pruning are not the same, and you need to identify the diseased branches of your trees before you prune them. Apart from that, you need to create some canopies by pruning your large trees and you can enjoy their shade in summer.

When Should the Tree Pruning Be Done, And When Not? 

It is for the best if you did not prune the tree during the rainy season. Pruning wet trees or during the rain falls causes to spread of many diseases in the tree due to the microbes that grow in damp weather. It would be best if you do not prune the trees before the beginning of winters because it is the growing season of your trees and if you prune them in winter then they cannot spread their branches. You should also not prune the trees on the warmer days as the night's temperature will drop and it will cause harm to the tree. During winters and spring, the season is best for pruning as there are hardly any leaves on them, making it easier to prune them. In the spring, you should prune them once they have finished flowering. 

What Are Some Significant Benefits Of Tree Pruning?

Tree pruning has many advantages that are mentioned below.

• Pruning protects trees from insects and pests: Insects and other problems can destroy your landscape, but tree pruning can save it as the branches affected by these pests are removed, and they can't spread in the entire tree. 
• It protects against property damage and accidents: Broken or limping branches can fall and cause accidents, but if tree pruning is done on time, you can save your property from such accidents. 
• It enhances the tree's growth: If you want to see your trees growing fast, then you must prune your trees in the right manner. Tree pruning allows the plant to grow healthy and green. 
• It enhances the look of the landscape: If you trim those dead overgrown branches that make your landscape looks like a location of horror set, then automatically, the beauty of the landscape is enhanced.  

What are the Signs that Tell that Tree Pruning is Required?  

Broken Branches, misshapen Trees or the trees that have grown the wrong way, trees with dead/diseased Limbs need tree pruning. If there are branches that have developed over the power line, you should trim them to save your property. Trees that are damaged in the storms and have damaged components should be pruned or removed depending on their situation.

There is some essential information about tree pruning. However, it is an expert's job, and one must get it done by a professional only.