​We all have read various articles that stress the importance of pruning and how it assists in maintaining the health of the trees, but why exactly is that? There is considerable scientific evidence as to why it is essential and a proper scientific technique to prune young trees. Some professionals can take care of the how part easily for you, but everyone should be aware of why pruning is an essential tree care task.

​There are branches in trees that become weak. In such cases, there is a liability for accidents to occur which could pose a threat to your safety. Dead or weakened branches should be immediately removed as they can come crashing down anytime. If they are situated near power lines, they could come crashing down on those as well and disrupt the power supply and start a fire. It is also a concern if the tree is near a house for the residents are under threat as well. There is a technique called dead wooding, or selective pruning, which maintains the safety of your home and the value of the trees.
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​Any kind of overgrowth is immediately unattractive which is why to maintain the value your trees provide you, pruning is an important aspect. It makes trees look more uniform and structured. Structuring and pruning of tree canopies also allow equitable distribution of sunlight, which ensures that the entire tree is healthy looking. Trees are bought to make the house look more appealing and give positive vibes.  Pruning is a necessity to ensure that these features are long-term.
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​Strong storms and ice do not always break branches but can leave the branches weakened. This makes it necessary for trees to be pruned after a storm to avoid further damage.

​Although it may sound counter-intuitive, pruning causes trees to become more healthy and even encourages growth. It can save trees from wilting and from stunted growth and can reduce unwanted growth.
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​Snow accumulates on tree branches and causes the tree branches to weaken. The added weight of ice and snow on the tree branches cause the structure to become loose. This, coupled with the freezing winter, makes the entire tree more susceptible to damage. The way to ensure that such accidents are avoided, and the health of the tree is maintained, pruning should be conducted before winter.

Birmingham Tree Service offers professional yet affordable tree trimming and pruning services.  

Rains are a blessing for your garden. Unfortunately, when they are bundled with strong winds, which can mean a catastrophe for your trees. You can have blown off branches, tree debris scattered over your lawn, and damage to even your grass in worst case scenarios.  Obviously, you can’t have your say with nature but you can smartly clean up your yard after being hit by a storm. Here are five post-storm yard clean-up tips.

• Inspect your yard trees after a storm.  Storms can soften up the soil and uproot even mature trees. In certain cases, trees don’t uproot completely but begin leaning over to a side. Leaning trees must be treated with extreme caution and removed as soon as possible to avoid potential damage to your property. Inspect your yard for any leaning or damaged trees right after the storm and call a tree service in Birmingham, AL.
• Inspect your the drainage system(s).  Storms can mess with your gutters and choke them with broken branches and blown off leaves. Drainage system blockage means accumulation of water over home roof and soffits. This can result in roof, wood, and siding damage. Inspect your gutters and other landscape drainage systems for any signs of clogging after a storm and cleaning them as soon as you can.
• Clean up your property of any fallen branches.  A rainstorm will invariably leave your property littered with broken branches. They should be removed immediately to avoid lawn and lawnmower damage. Take necessary precautions (like wearing a pair of gloves) while picking up branches and other debris.  You can re-cycle them, dispose on your property, or take somewhere to be legally dumped.  If some branches have been damage but are still attached to the tree, call a professional tree trimmer to have those limbs safely removed.  
• Rake your Lawn.  Lawn cluttered with fallen leaves and tree debris can spell disaster for grass. Small litter can trap moisture and block sunlight from reaching the grass. Which may result in irreversible damage. Raking your lawn as soon as possible eliminate this risk.
• Look for the spots needing reseeding.  Rainstorms can cause water logging of certain areas of your lawn. It may mean severe damage to grass warranting reseeding of the impacted area. Prepare a 50/50 mix of grass seed and fertilizer for applying these areas.

While storm damage to trees and lawns are often inevitable, quick clean-up and restoration efforts can remediate what Mother Nature does.  Call the tree service Birmingham trusts to quality, professional tree care.  

Healthy trees are beneficial for the homes, but dead trees pose a threat due to various reasons. People assume that removal of such trees is the only appropriate way to deal with damaged trees, but one should remember that there are trees which are only partially damaged as well. Removal of such trees is a waste to the part that is healthy. Tree trimming is a much more efficient solution than merely removing.

Tree Trimming is Important
Persistence of dead trees pose threats such as the tree becoming a host to pests. Tree trimming services allow for such problems to be prevented and also refrain from killing the trees and wasting the healthy part. It is true that tree trimming has to be maintained and regulated and it does not provide an effective solution, but on the positive note it does save the healthy part of the tree and makes it long lasting.

DIY Tree Trimming Can Be Dangerous
People assume that tree-trimming is an easy feat and all it requires is a bit of cutting down branches manually, but this is a misconception. Tree trimming is a technical task and if amateurs attempt to work on it, it will be time-consuming and might also not achieve the intended purpose. Professional tree trimming companies are trained for this task and have the expertise one needs to possess to carry it out.

Tree Trimming is a Maintenance
Tree-trimming is not merely an easy solution; it is a process that is beneficial for the trees as well. It preserves the beauty and value and makes the trees healthy and long lasting by keeping the roots lush and healthy. It also prevents the spread of contagious diseases from one tree to another.

When is Tree Removal Necessary?
It does not mean that you should forgo the option of tree removal. In fact, in some cases, tree removal is the only option left to preserve the hygiene of the house and the health of the other plants. Some arborists can inform you whether the issue could be dealt with merely tree trimming or the removal of the tree is necessary. If tree removal is the last resort, then you should go for it to protect the other plants at your home.
These are some reasons why tree trimming offers you a more practical solution and how you could avoid the option of removing your trees.

Birmingham Tree Service offers free tree trimming estimates - call today to schedule your quote.  Or, complete our contact form and we will get back with you ASAP.

Did you know that tree cutting is listed as one of the deadliest occupations in the world? Tree removal may seem like a simple process, but it requires a high level of skill and knowledge in order to do it safely. Tree sawing related injuries can be severe and sometimes fatal.

Trees add a lot of advantages to one’s property. They provide shade; create a luxuriant landscape and also enhance the total beauty and worth of your home. Trees are investment worth caring for, however; even healthy trees require periodic pruning, and dying trees pose a hazard that only a professional should deal with.

You might decide to save money and want to care for your trees yourself, but this is a big mistake. Having full knowledge about perils involved in tree cutting is quite important so necessary safety measures should be observed if you eventually decide to perform the task yourself. Below are some risks that should be considered when performing your own tree services.

Damage to the Tree
Tree species vary.  Without much knowledge about a particular species, you might not be knowledgeable enough to prune it the proper way, and you create the risk of killing the tree. The best option is to leave this dangerous task in the hands of the tree removal professionals in order to avoid doing permanent damage to the tree. Skilled arborists possess the knowledge and proper techniques best handle pruning and trimming trees.

Falling from Heights
Not all individuals are used to working at heights and one of the major dangers associated with great height is falling. This risk is further aggravated when it becomes necessary for you to bend in away from your initial position to work at a branch or when handling cumbersome tools.  Further safely lower a large heavy limbs is virtually impossible for the average property owner. 

Falling Trees, Limbs and Branches
Trees are made up of long limbs and supporting branches. Tree removal involves the dismemberment of branches before the actual cutting of the trunk. When trees are being removed, one takes the risk of either being hit by the branches or loose tree limbs or even by the tree itself. Also, without much knowledge of tree cutting, the possibility of you miscalculating an angle or underrating the tree height and damage neighbors’ property is very high.

Improper Tools
Faulty tree care equipment, such as a dull chainsaw, is also likely to lead to terrible accidents. The misuse of tools or losing control while handling tools can easily earn you a trip hospital.

The next time you need a tree removed, call the tree service Birmingham trusts to do it efficiently, safely, and affordably.  Call us for a free estimate or complete our Contact form.

 The cost to remove a tree varies according the following variables.  Each variable will be assessed by your tree service in Birmingham.  Just know that tree company's rates may vary making the same tree a different price to remove depending on the company quote.

Size
The larger and higher the tree, the more time consuming and difficult it will be to remove.  Consequently, the amount of labor to remove a larger, taller tree will be more driving the price higher.   

Location
A tree out in the open, without any risk to potentially damage property structure, power lines, etc., will be easier to remove and require less, or even no, equipment.  A tree near property structure and/or power lines will have to be removed more carefully driving up labor costs as well as potentially equipment costs, such as a bucket truck.  

Species
​Single trunked trees are easier to removed than multi-trunk trees.  This is because multi-trunked trees tend to lean around from the central axis of the tree making removal potentially more complex.  

Dead or Alive
While not a significant factor, it can come into play if a dead tree is apt to break unnaturally as it is removed.   Significant decay can sometime cause a tree to be hazardous to nearby property structures as well as our staff members thereby requiring us to take extra precautions when removing.

Summary
Generally tree removal will range from as little as $400 to potentially well over $2,000 for the most complex, difficult to remove trees.  Tree removal Birmingham trusts has been our company's motto since our founding in 2002.  Call us for a free, often same day, estimate for all your tree care needs.