There comes a time when you need to remove a tree from your yard. This could be because of old age, damage from the storm, diseases that have made it weak or has been taken over by bugs that have diseased the tree. Whatever the reason is removing the tree safely can be a lot of work, but it also has to be done the correct way.

Is Your Tree Sick?

How can you tell if your tree is sick? It is important that you take care of the trees to keep them healthy and beautiful. Just like many living things if they get sick, you want to treat them appropriately to get rid of the disease. Trees may be harder to detect what type of disease they have but once you know what is going on with your tree you can treat it so that you can get back to having a healthy beautiful tree. If you just have a few branches that are sick, they can be removed to help your tree stay healthy.

Safety First when Removing Trees

The first step before you start cutting is to make sure that everything is safe. You do not want to deal with accidents. Make sure all the kids, pets, or anything around the tree are inside and safe. You don’t want branches to fall and injure someone. You want to then make sure you have safety glasses, earplugs, hard hats, gloves, and even long-sleeved shirts to protect you from falling branches.

Begin Cutting Lower Tree Branches

If you are removing a well-established tree, the first step is to cut the lower branches first then work your way up. Branches on the bottom are often heavier and larger than the higher branches so it is best to remove the lower branches before you start moving up. If these branches need to be directed so they do not hit certain things then you can direct them with a rope.

Cutting Down Tree Trunk

Once you have removed all the branches, then you need to take down the trunk. It is important to make the correct angles for it to fall, so it falls in the direction you want it to go. If the trunk is too large, you may want to consider cutting it into sections

Removing Tree Stumps

Sadly, trees don’t last forever and they need to be cut down. Or maybe you just wanted a tree removed from your yard. Whatever the situation is, once you have cut down the tree you still have to remove the stump. This is where stump grinding comes into play. Once the tree is removed then you want to have a stump grinder and remove the stump to illuminate the whole tree.

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Cutting down a large tree can be dangerous if you do not know what you are doing. The safest way to get a tree cut down is to hire a professional. Milam Tree Services has experts who know how to remove trees from your yard to keep your yard and your family safe during the tree removal.