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Professional Edmond Tree Trimming


Homeowners in general have a fairly easy job when it comes to outside the home maintaining the yard. However, tree trimming is definitely not a DIY project that should be considered. Unless you are experienced with removing very small amounts of branches from trees that don’t require a ladder or tree branches that a pair of pruning shears can take care of, outside of that tree trimming that requires heavy equipment like chainsaws and branches that are higher than 10 feet should be handled by professional Edmond tree trimming, pruning, and Arborists. Trying to use less powerful smaller tools on larger branches can seriously damage trees, causing more stress on not just the tree but yourself as well, this is why many homeowners increase the risk of injury and accidents on an annual basis. 


Edmond tree trimming depending on the size of the tree usually takes place high above the ground which requires safety equipment to the likes that homeowners typically don’t have and more importantly don’t have the knowledge to use properly. Tree trimming takes a certain level of skill, careful training to be able to move large branches and heavy pieces of wood midair. In some instances, tree trimming takes place near power lines, telephone poles, this should never be considered by homeowners particularly when the point of the tree being trimmed hangs over or growing into power lines, even close to them within 10 feet. Electrocution is among the most common causes of injuries and death when inexperienced people try to take care of this tree trimming by themselves near power poles and lines, one should never work on trees near power lines themselves.


Our professional Edmond tree trimming, pruning, and Arborists you find on Arborists Near Me have experience in working with homeowners in various conditions, have knowledge in working proper equipment, have the necessary climbing equipment, and tools needed to perform the job safely minimizing your risk. You should always ask a company if they have insurance and licensed for tree work so the liability is off you and on them if the injury were to occur, even the most experienced tree trimming companies have had their fair share of accidents happen. This is why hiring a professional Edmond tree trimming and Arborist is a safer bet for your tree, your yard, your trimmers, and your family.

Affordable Edmond Tree Pruning

All trees are similar to any other living thing, they live and grow in a seasonal cycle that determines when it is best to administer different types of care and treatment. Seasonal tree care is very specific to the time of year, different types of trees have different needs as for example, pine trees are dormant in the winter which means the insects and predators are also dormant during this time of year making it the best time to trim and prune pine trees. 


Winter is the best time for Edmond tree pruning, especially so when a tree requires larger cuts and more serious trimming. If you need aggressive tree trimming which is removing more than 20% of the branches and limbs then it's recommended doing this in the wintertime. However, flowering trees should be trimmed in the spring, fairly quickly right after the blossoms have fallen from the tree. Summer is generally not the best time for tree trimming. Why you ask, it’s when trees new growth sprout, however, it is safe to remove any dead wood.


Affordable Edmond Tree Trimming vs Do It Yourself (DIY) Cost

Many exterior home improvement activities that involve the care and improvement of your yard will include the trees and plants on your property which some of this can be done as a homeowner. However, tree trimming depending on the height of the tree, species of the tree, the number of trees you are caring for might not always be a good do-it-yourself project. Edmond tree trimming frequently involves removing and transporting large, thick heavy branches, you have to realize some branches can weigh hundreds of pounds also even removing small amounts of branches and limbs from a tree require working at great heights. Trained professional tree trimmers and climbers can operate far from the ground using modern safety equipment and techniques to minimize the risk of falls and other injuries. If a tree is over 10 feet tall homeowners should consider hiring a company, even if you can work with a ladder it comes down to having experience in working with heavy thick branches in midair could be the problem so having knowledge in the field helps.



Unless the homeowners are planning to remove branches small enough that a pair of pruning shears and also dealing with a tree that is a reasonable height under 10 feet tall homeowners feel confident to complete the job. Hiring an Edmond tree trimming, pruning, and Arborist involves the company using powerful equipment like chainsaws, heavy power tools, climbing equipment, rope-and-tackle systems, and sometimes small tractors and cranes depending on the scope of work. Attempting to use smaller tools in addition to not having the experience necessary to remove branches can cause serious injuries and accidents which happen all the time every year no damage can occur to yourself and the tree. The equipment that is needed to do aggressive tree trimming requires personal protective equipment, training, experience, and careful attention to safety procedures in which hiring a tree trimming company makes sense. It removed the liability from you due to their extensive experience and training doing this every day. It's recommended when hiring a company to verify they have insurance and are insured, on Arborists Near Me you can see on each company's profile if this is the case, but always ask to double-check for assurance. 

Why is Edmond Tree Trimming Important?

Some forms of tree trimming in Edmond are aimed to reduce or correct structural issues in a tree and encourage a better more vibrant growth which helps the trees overall health long term. If a tree's crown becomes overly dense, crisscrossing branches, branches in inconvenient or dangerous locations like sidewalks, driveways, blocking signs, overly large or heavy branches that obstruct sightlines or block sunlight, and trees that are starting to lean over buildings and living areas can all be addressed by corrective tree trimming. Trimming and pruning are essentially the same because both help the tree and the tree owner avoid problems in the future. Keep everyone on your property and trees safe. It's the responsible thing homeowners could do. 


You have to realize that storm damage and high wind damage can be reduced by hiring an Edmond tree trimming, pruning, and Arborist service. Particularly during the storm season which in many states is during the spring and summer months, the storm season, heavy rain, and wind can damage trees and break branches causing destruction to whatever is underneath. If you take advantage of tree trimming, reshaping the tree can make it better able to survive the spring and summer without sustaining injuries, limbs breaking which depending on the location of the tree could end up on your car which would be an even bigger problem. If a tree has been heavily affected by disease and insects, trimming the infected branches can slow or even stop the spread of the decay from spreading throughout the tree, preventing the infectious organism from moving on to the rest of the tree as well as nearby trees in your yard causing further problems. Some types of insect infestations and parasites can also be removed by carefully timed tree pruning done right.

Edmond Tree Trimming Rules & Regulations

The American National Standards Institute (ANSI – formerly known as the National Bureau of Standards) has for a long time now issued a set of national tree pruning guidelines and principles called ANSI A300 which layout industry standards for the best practices and safest pruning methods to perform tree service in safe manners. Among these precise standards are the need to trim trees frequently and make smaller cuts, rather than large, aggressive, extensive tree trimming and pruning jobs that are only done infrequently, this is known to cause serious health problems for your tree and increase the risk of injury. These ANSI standards describe where and how much a tree should be cut, and forbids Edmond tree trimming, pruning, and Arborists to use climbing spikes, which cause open wounds and can introduce disease or other health issues with the tree. Arborists Near Me tree service companies should understand these standards are true professionals, if you ask companies if they comply with ANSI A300 as well as any local ordinances relating to tree trimming and they do then you can rest assured you are dealing with a great tree trimming company.

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