Caring for your property takes some effort especially if you have trees. They are an great addition to any home but they need to be cared for. If they are not taken care of, the trees can become damaged or diseased and can end up dying. Trees are a part of your home that should last longer than your years on the earth. That is only if you choose to take good care of them. It can be difficult to know what you need to do and when the tree needs your care. One of the main parts of caring for your trees is to have them pruned when necessary. The pruning is something that needs to be done by a professional so that your tree can continue to flourish.

Milam’s Tree Service Lists When Tree Pruning is Needed

Tree Branches that Have Been Broken or Damaged: The first thing you can look for when you are thinking about having your tree pruned is branches that are broken. After a storm or heavy winds your tree may have branches that have been damaged. You can look for parts that are broken or drooping. These are branches that can lead to a potential fall risk. That is why it is at the top of the list to have your tree pruned.
Too Many Tree Branches: Are there too many branches on your tree? This may be something you are not sure about and you may need the professional eye of a tree care expert. We can come out and let you know if your tree is too dense. When your tree is overfilled with branches it can be a hazard when there is high wind or storm. The sun should be able to seep through the branches and if the tree is too dense you won’t be able to see through. You can have your tree pruned and thinned out. This will also let the rest of tree thrive when there is less branches that need the nutrients.
Tree Shape is All Wrong: You also might have purchased and had a tree planted on your property based on what you thought it would end up. As your tree grows in you want to make sure you keep an eye on the tree and how it is growing. You want to get the shape out of the tree that you expect and that can be done by having the tree pruned. Tree pruning is a great way to shape the tree and give the shade where you want it.
Large Cracks in the Tree Trunk: You might start to notice that there are large cracks in the actual trunk of the tree. This is a bad sign and means that your tree may be dying. The best way to try and save the tree from total inhalation is to have it pruned back. This may give the tree time to repair the trunk so that is can flourish again.

Tree Trimming, Pruning & More in McDonough, Jackson, Jonesboro, Fayetteville, Hampton, Sunny Side GA | Fayette, Clayton & Henry Counties, Georgia

Milam’s Tree Service can come out and inspect your trees as well as trim and prune them if required. Call us today to make an appointment.