Our Technical Pruning Services can prune and shape your ornamental trees and shrubs to keep them healthy and beautiful. If you are enrolled in our organic lawn or plant care services, we can service your trees and shrubs up to 20 feet tall. Our highly trained technicians will take the utmost care with your special trees and shrubs.
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How Does The Process Work?
Before commencing work, a qualified technician will meet with you on the day of service to understand your aesthetic preferences and discuss a plan of action. Pruning typically happens in the winter when trees are dormant. In some cases, we perform summer pruning to help shape trees.
As well as considering aesthetics, we take into account the health of the trees and shrubs. We make thinning cuts, which not only shape the tree but also improve air circulation throughout the branches, reducing the risk of pests and diseases. We also survey the overall health of the tree, and make recommendations regarding watering, fertilization, and soil amendment.
Routine maintenance of your trees and shrubs will not only keep them attractive but healthy. If your trees are in desperate need of substantial pruning, they may need to be serviced once a year for a few years. Our goal is to get your trees to the point where they only need pruning once every 3 years.
We follow the procedures of "The ABCs Field Guide to Young and Small Tree Pruning" by Andrew Pleninger and Chris Luley, Ph.D. We also adhere to the guidelines established by Plant Amnesty. If you're looking for Do-It-Yourself resources, the Tacoma Tree Foundation is an excellent resource. You can also learn more by reading our blog post on the topic.
