Pruning is the targeted removal of dead, dying or injured branches from a tree. It is an integral part of proper tree care and often leads to the best health and overall longevity of a mature tree. Properly pruned trees are less likely to succumb to disease and storms. They are also more functional and aesthetically appealing.
There are two basic categories of removing trees: mechanical or physical. Mechanical methods are usually employed to remove large, mature trees that are causing structural damage to surrounding buildings or blocking views. Tree felling by a service professional can prevent further structural damage to your home or business.
Some tree removal services employ the use of mechanical pressure to remove trees that are hazardous to people or damaging to other property. For example, tree limbs that are threatening to walk on can be manually removed. On the other hand, certain limbs are dangerous to people and firewood to burn. A service worker can remove these dangerous limbs with crutches or a walking stick. Firewood is also removed by lifting it up and setting it down on a pallet in a process called vertical pruning.
There are many benefits of using a tree removal company for a variety of projects. One is hiring a company that will provide cutting, pruning and other specialized services such as removal of diseased limbs. Another benefit is not having to haul firewood or bring a large, heavy blanket around. Most services will use chain saws to cut down trees and other larger pieces of wood. The chain saws are designed for cutting branches and smaller pieces that may be too large for a wheelbarrow or similar tool.
Tree removal companies also remove trees that have grown too large for the area they are in. This could be an issue if the trees are near homes or other structures. Trees that have grown to be too large for the area they are in can pose a safety risk to nearby residents or visitors. Removal companies can remove trees that are causing safety hazards by growing too close to buildings. When this happens the tree service company will often hire contractors to perform invasive methods of tree removal. Sometimes it can be easier and safer to remove the tree altogether rather than cut it down and hire a company to remove it.
One last type of tree removal is when a power line is down or damaged. This could cause a lot of problems if there is no way to access a power line to shut it off. When a power line is damaged or down this means there is no longer a way to send emergency power supplies to the home. In some areas a removal company might use a crane to safely remove the stump, while in other areas a power lines will have to be repaired to allow access to the house. Either way, when a tree service company handles a removal they are trained to handle all types of tree removal situations.