Tree Trimming & Pruning London, ON
Looking for a professional tree pruning company in London, ON?
Tree Service London doesn’t just remove trees and stumps, we trim and prune them as well! Trimming is basically a way to tidy up small trees, hedges and shrubs and keeping them looking neat and tidy, it can also prevent too much overgrowth which reduce the amount of moisture and sunlight the plant receives so they should be trimmed at least twice a year or more.
Tree pruning on the other hand is to prevent dead or weak branches from coming down unexpectedly and injuring someone or damaging property. Dead or infested branches or tree limbs can also pose a serious threat to the tree itself so it’s best that these are detected early and removed as soon as possible or else you risk the whole tree having to be removed. Pruning is also a great way to stimulate the tree and will encourage new growth.
We have been providing high-quality tree pruning services in London for over 20 years. We are a very reliable & dependable company with a great reputation. We, at Tree Service London, give free quotes and very honest prices. Our customers love our fast response and getting to your property at your earliest convenience. We take great pride in our big repeat customer base and getting great reviews on various online listings.
We can take down big trees, grind down the stump with options to keep the mulch and we make it easy for you to replant the area with new grass or another tree. We see the job through till the very end and will consult with you every step of the day. Very affordable rates so save yourself the trouble of taking down trees which could be dangerous without proper equipment or training and leave it up to London Tree Trimming experts that has decades of experience with this stuff.
When pruning for health, we remove any wood that is sickly or infested with insects. We may also thin out the tree to increase the oxygen that reaches the branches, and we’ll make sure to remove any branches that cross and create damaging friction between each other. This will help to protect your beautiful trees from damage during our harsh winters, and if we find any tree limbs that are already damaged, removing them will help the health of your tree tremendously and give it a chance to heal. We can come out on a yearly basis or more often if you wish, to inspect your tree and make sure that it is growing to its full potential. Careful pruning can help to achieve that beautiful look that you are after.
If we are pruning for aesthetics only, this would involve more focus on shaping the tree to your liking, enhancing the traditional shape of certain trees, or encouraging them to grow taller or produce more blooms and more leaves. There are some trees that need more pruning than others, and with those varieties it can really make a big difference in both the appearance and health of the tree, to clear out any extraneous branches that may be rubbing together, and to remove any damaged portions that you may not even be able to see from ground level. Many of our customers are very serious about the health and beauty of their trees, and we take it just as seriously as they do.
If you’d like to schedule an appointment for tree service to come out and inspect your trees, so we can tell you a bit more about what we can do to encourage their health and beauty, all you’ve got to do is give us a call or send us an email.
Looking for a professional tree pruning company in London, ON?
We’re a professional, licensed, insured and affordable tree pruning company in London, ON. Get a free quote today.
Call us now at (514) 763-0319
Why Do Trees Need Pruning?
Trees need to be trimmed for various reasons including safety and health and also aesthetics. It may be because branches are damaged, rotting away, or likely to fall on your home, powerlines, or the roof of a nearby house. There are many advantages to using the tree pruning & Trimming London services we provide, such as improving tree health by removing dead/dying branches, which increases both air circulation and sun exposure, along with opening up the views from your property and training young trees to take shape. Proper pruning encourages strong growth, increases flower and fruit production, improves plant health, and removes damaged limbs, all which give aesthetic appeal to a tree. Reasons to have your tree pruned include:
- Reduces risk of failure from dead or weak branches
- Improves aesthetics
- Improves tree structure
- Provides clearance in highly dense leaf area
- Reduces shade and wind resistance
- Manages flower and fruit production
- Allows you to balance the trees shape
- Allows you to restrict a trees size
- Allows you to save a damaged tree
Types of Tree Pruning
Arborists and tree surgeons tend to classify tree pruning according to where in the crown the branches are removed from. Whatever type of pruning you are doing, you should remember that tree’s need their leaves in order to produce food – never remove more than 30% of the live foliage from a tree at once. If the tree is less than perfectly healthy, you should remove less than this.
Here are some of most commons types of pruning
Crown Tree
Crown lifting involves removing the lower branches in the crown. This is often done to provide clearance, over paths or roads for example, or sometimes to allow more light to pass beneath the crown. Crown lifting often has limited impact on the amenity of a tree because it does not change the more visible higher parts of the crown. On the other hand, lower branches tend to be bigger so the wounds are larger, which can have an adverse effect on the tree’s health.
You should avoid leaving a clear stem that is more than one-third of the tree’s total height. Lower branches have an important role to play in dampening the sway of a tree in London’s high winds.
Crown Thinning
Crown thinning involves the selective removal of branches throughout the crown, such that the overall shape of the crown is not significantly changed. Crown thinning increases light penetration and air circulation throughout the crown.
As one of the leading tree pruning companies in London, we understand the importance of good crown thinning techniques. It is important to work throughout the crown, including its outer edges, focusing on removing small diameter branches. Removing too many branches from the centre of the crown can result in a tree with poor structure with a few points that can be pruned back to in the future. It can also result in long, thin branches that have little foliage in their lower parts to dampen swaying, putting extra stress on the tree in high winds.
Crown Reduction
Crown reduction is the reduction in overall size of the crown by shortening branches, cutting back to a suitable growth point. Crown reduction is usually used where a tree has outgrown the space it stands in. Crown reduction often results in large wounds at the branch ends, which may start to decay. It should be seen as a last resort.
When carrying out a crown reduction branches should be cut back to suitable side branches and a flowing branch line maintained, reflecting the natural shape of the tree. Poorly executed crown reduction is known as topping and is very bad practice. Trimming tree’s in this manner can lead to a stunted and deformed tree, even increasing the risk of infection or decay.
Crown reduction should not be carried out on tree’s with a pyramidal shape, such as many conifers and birches.
Weight Reduction
To reduce the length of over-extended, end-heavy lateral branches throughout the canopy. This is done for the same reasons as Crown reduction above, but is limited to just the more lateral branches and does not include reduction of the height of leading stems in the upper canopy. This is our primary tree trimming method to improve safety and reduce the risk of falling branches in tree’s.
Selective Pruning
To remove certain identified branches for a specific reason. This is more often to make a tree fit with the client’s needs than it is for an improvement in the tree’s own structure or health.
Clearance Pruning
To reduce or remove branches as required to provide physical clearance of a certain target. Usually to maintain distance from utility service wires, gutters or of tree’s over the boundaries of neighbouring properties.
Formative Pruning
To reduce or remove branches as required to correct or prevent structural defects and encourage good form. Often done on juvenile tree’s to prevent many of the above pruning requirements in later years.
Remedial pruning
To reduce or remove branches as required to correct structural defects and restore a foundation for future growth. Usually done on mature tree’s to repair damages after major failures from storm events, other mechanical damage or previous poor ‘pruning ‘practices.
Dead Wooding
The removal of dead, dying, diseased, detached or broken branches is specified to improve crown appearance and long life of the tree. It gives you more light and enables the tree to grow to its full potential. The formation of dead wood within the crown of a tree is part of the natural system of tree life and without removing this it decreases the health of a tree’s growth. As one of the leading professional tree pruning companies, we have the machinery and skills to take care of all your dead wood.
When to Prune The Trees?
This depends on why you are pruning. Pruning dead branches and light pruning can be done in any season. If you are after other goals here are some basic guidelines.
Winter Pruning
Pruning during dormant periods is the most common practice. Proper pruning during a period that is past the coldest part of the winter can lead to a vigorous burst of new growth in the spring if this is what you are after. Some trees like birch, maple, walnut may bleed where the sap runs down but this is normal and will cease soon enough as the tree heals.
Summer Pruning
To dwarf a tree from becoming too large, proper pruning may be required after the rapid growth stage in the spring. This ensures that you keep the tree at the size that’s right for your property by reducing the surface area of leaves, the tree produces less “food” from the sun thus maintaining or “dwarfing” its size to a manageable level.
Fall Pruning
Pruning should most likely be avoided in the fall when spores and fungi is rapidly spreading and the trees healing speed is winding down.
When To Prune & When To Cut
To be able to fully give your trees that look that you are going for there many decisions that are going to need to be made. When are we going to cut the trees, and why. Obviously, knowing when you need to remove a lot of branches and twigs or when you just may need to prune the tree a little bit to make sure that it remains along the same lines. There are a lot of things that are going to factor into these decisions though.
Tree Pruning & Trimming Services London
To make our tree trimming & pruning London process as efficient and safe as possible our specialist team are equipped with all the newest equipment and machinery to deliver first-class services every time. We have all the right equipment such as a variety of chainsaws and wood chippers to make the job easier and quicker and to leave your property in a clean and tidy manner. With our use of modern equipment, we are able to offer a prompt service, expert advice and a comprehensive tree trimming service, all at a competitive price.
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The wonderful, friendly, reliable team at Tree Service London are fully insured for your protection and peace of mind. There is no too big or too small for this talented team of qualified professionals. If you’re in need of tree pruning & trimming and the best tree specialists in the area, we are the people you need to call today. We pride ourselves on providing efficient, affordable and quality tree services.
Tree Service London team will visit your home or business at a convenient time for you and conduct a free no-obligation inspection and quote. We are happy to discuss options and pricing to suit your needs. We will take care of any tree pruning, from planning, removal and handling of waste. Give us a call or message today and we can provide you with a free no obligation inspection and quote right away. We are also happy to provide you with expert advice and answer any questions you may have about our service.
Why Tree Service London?
Here are the main reasons why you should pick Tree Service London for tree pruning services.
- Licensed & Insured: What most homeowners do not realize is that a lot of the so-called tree service companies aren’t actually licensed, over the recent years we see many so-called companies are just guys out there that own some chainsaws calling themselves to be tree service. So please take caution when choosing a company especially for tree pruning because it is among the most dangerous job in Canada. This is very important to us, if you pick a tree pruning company without insurance if there were an accident to occur the homeowner could become liable for the damage which could be damage to your property or injury to the worker. We are fully insured so that both the homeowner and our workers are protected. Having this protection is a must, you can count on us to always put safety before anything else. We plan on being here for a while, not here today and gone tomorrow.
- We have over 20 years of experience: Tree service is a very specialized profession that requires good solid 10 years of experience before becoming very proficient at it. What keeps us on our toes is that no one tree is the same, every job is different and requires special attention & care of true arborist. When removing half dying big oak trees you have to be very careful about branches that are halfway rotten because it may not support a climber and may need to use a bucket truck. Again it is unwise to treat every removal of trees are the same, we have the experience to witness all the variables that made us more careful over the years, not less.
- Free, Honest Quotes: From our experience, we understand most tree circumstances and exactly what it takes to take down a tree safely minimizing all risks of potential damage to other properties, at the same time we make sure that we quote a fair price because our goal is to always give great service so that we get a repeat customer for years to come. We are always working hard to expand our growing customer base, we get there by providing dependable work at a fair price. We over long term oriented. Our philosophy is if we do impeccable Tree pruning work and we have the best price in London then we were getting much more business in return by word of mouth referrals and repeat business. This is why we are always researching our competition and what they charge, so we can be sure you will not find better Tree Pruning Prices out there.
- Emergency Tree Removal Capability: We have seen it all over the last 20 years of doing Tree Removal work and we are well versed and trained on handling emergency tree removal needs. We have seen pretty hefty damage and dangers that can be caused by big trees falling on houses, cars, light poles, transformers, power lines, middle of the road, and sidewalk. Give us a call so that we can respond to these urgent tree removal requests as quickly as possible. We have the best equipment and tree cutters in the game to do the job quickly and safely plus very affordable prices.
- Eco-Friendly and Smart Arborists: We don’t just go around cutting trees down for the heck of it. We are true arborists that are conscious of trees’ importance in our environment and homes. Trees provide wonderful anchors for aesthetics of your yard, they provide peaceful shade and home to hundreds of species of wildlife. We have deep appreciation and respect for trees especially the very old ones such as big oak trees, we want to save trees if at all possible, but we also understand tree pruning becomes a necessity, you can trust us to handle the situation with care and we always consult with clients and provide the most eco-friendly options so that we save as much green as possible. We love the lush yards of London with beautiful old trees, and we want to keep it that way.
Looking for an affordable tree pruning company in London, ON?
We’re a professional, licensed, insured, and affordable tree pruning company in London, ON. Get a free quote today.
Call us now at (514) 763-0319