Dangers of Neglect

Trees are dangerous if they aren’t maintained properly. There are various conditions that may lead to tree failure and damage to the structures and people below:

  • Heavy limbs can split and if the tree loses too much of its crown, it may start to die
  • Neglected trees may have rotting cavities or dead limbs
  • Limbs may grow too long and become weak (especially if pruned incorrectly)
  • Parasites, such as mistletoe
  • Branches may damage your roof, fence, or other structures by rubbing on them
  • Branches may rub against each other, leaving open wounds that can invite insect infestation, breakage, or disease
  • Low hanging branches allow squirrels and animals to get into your house and your attic

Costs of Poor Tree Trimming

Proper pruning is the most critical job an arborist has. Many people choose to go with a tree ser-vice with less experience because they think it will cost less. Although a quick and cheap service is attractive at first, the cost of poor pruning can lead to expensive remedial solutions down the road.

There are hidden costs to poor tree trimming that range from costly fixes to losing a tree entirely. Poor practices like lion’s tailing, over-thinning, and heading cuts on large branches are not only costly to fix, but if left unaddressed, may leave your tree susceptible to breakage, dis-ease, or total loss.

We understand the cost of tree care can seem intimidating, but poor tree trimming can be much costlier in the long run.

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