If there’s a hazardous tree on your property, the last thing you want is having a branch fall and damage your home or business. Furthermore, it’s important that you have your trees trimmed to improve their aesthetic appearance, maintain their desired overall structure and integrity, and keep them healthy.
Regular tree trimming ensures all the dead and diseased portions of a tree are safely removed. We trim all kinds of trees, including fruit trees, both to beautify them and increase fruit production.
Why Should I Trim My Trees?
- Safety. Dead, dying and diseased branches can become loose and fall on something, or even someone, especially here in Louisiana, where we receive a lot of storms and hurricanes.
- Health. Removing disease affected branches will prevent problems from spreading to other parts of the tree. Keeping your trees’ canopy thin will allow sunlight and airflow to reach all the parts of the tree.
- Looks. Trees that have been properly trimmed and pruned just look better. This helps you maintain the appearance and value of your property.
When Should I Trim My Trees?
The best time to trim or prune your trees and shrubs is during the late winter/early spring while they’re dormant, and before any new buds start to open.
Tree pruning during the dormant season is ideal because:
- The wounds will heal faster, keeping the tree strong.
- There is less risk of disease or pest infestation.
- There is less sap flowing. Bleeding sap doesn’t hurt the tree, but it’s messy and can attract pests.
- It’s easier to access the tree and see what we’re doing while the leaves are gone.
We can do the following any time of year:
- Trim back smaller tree branches
- Lightly shape hedges, conifers and shrubs
- Remove dead or diseased branches. If you live in an area prone to hurricanes or storms, it’s important to remove weakened branches.
How Much Does Tree Trimming Cost?
In addition to making your trees healthy and yard look more aesthetically pleasing, tree pruning can be used to remove dead or broken limbs that can pose serious hazards. You may be completely unaware about how much tree trimming costs until you actually need it done.
The cost of tree trimming varies depending on a number of factors:
- Size - Larger trees have more branches and they take longer to trim and prune. Expect to pay less for trees 30 feet and shorter and more for trees 30 feet and taller
- Location of the tree
- Elapsed time since last tree trimming or tree pruning
- Accessibility to the tree
- Health of the tree
- Emergency services
Although tree trimming and pruning costs can get rather steep, it is well worth it to let the professionals at Blocker Tree & Landscape handle the job for you. It’s much better to be safe than sorry!
And always remember, if a tree branch or limb is dangerously close to a utility line, contact Entergy Louisiana as soon as possible!
