Tree trimmer and pruner, Trois-Riveres

Ideally, trees of all ages should be pruned or trimmed and evaluated once a year. Trees may also require pruning.  
 
Although the words pruning and pruning are often used interchangeably, or their definitions are sometimes reversed by many people, including arborists, they still refer to two different cutting techniques. 

These methods do not quite have the same objectives or results and they do not use the same equipment. Moreover, they are not necessarily practiced at the same time of the year. Each tree species obviously has particular pruning needs. Pruning can also become imperative. However, it is to your advantage to have a minimum knowledge of pruning and trimming practices before hiring a contractor offering tree maintenance services.   

Advantage of trimming and pruning

Your trees will benefit greatly from being pruned regularly and conscientiously, both in the short and long term. If pruning is done by a qualified arborist, cutting the devitalized branch will redistribute the sap to the branches that need it and restore vitality to the entire tree. The tree will live longer and be healthier. Pruning also improves the beauty of the tree, creating and maintaining a harmonious shape.
   
As far as pruning is concerned, this technique has direct benefits for humans by reducing the risk of accidents to people and potential damage to buildings or electrical wires.   

Tree trimming

The pruning of a tree should only take place in cases of extreme necessity. For example, when the top of a tree comes into conflict with electrical wires, it is de rigueur to prune the tree in order to protect the integrity of the electrical network. Another situation that sometimes requires pruning a tree is when it comes into contact with buildings. Often when this happens, pruning will help to avoid pruning the tree. It also happens that some owners wish to have their trees pruned in order to regain a magnificent view that they have lost on a mountain or a lake for example. 
   
What is important to know is that this technique causes serious damage to the tree, sometimes even to the point of death. For this reason, we will always try to find an alternative, sometimes even suggesting to cut down the tree knowing that the pruning will simply kill it slowly. Once the tree has been felled and the stump removed, it is now possible to plant a new tree.  Call us at 819-801-1247. At Emondage Trois-Rivieres Pro, we offer a wide range of tree maintenance services. 

Tree pruner

Pruning refers to the art of cutting one branch at a time, starting with the most problematic ones. This includes damaged, weakened, diseased, insect-infested, dry or dead branches. If some branches have grown in a direction that compromises the balance of the tree's structure, or if some branches are tangled, they will also be cut.   
  
The removal of carefully selected branches contributes to the health and longevity of the tree. This prevents the tree from being uprooted during a storm or weak branches from falling on your home or car. Thinning the branches will also bring a little more sunshine to certain areas of your property, which could benefit other trees and shrubs... and your family! Pruning is also practiced to improve the production of fruit trees, as well as to promote or hinder the growth of a tree so that it is more in harmony with its environment. 

Cedar hedge trimming​

As for pruning, it differs from pruning as a method of cutting several branches at the same time with a hedge trimmer. One of its best known applications is the maintenance of cedar hedges. This type of cutting not only creates a beautiful shape for the hedge and maintains it as it grows, but also promotes tree vigour. To achieve this goal, several specific criteria must be respected, such as the time of year when the trees are pruned and the proportion of young shoots that are cut. In the event of error or negligence, the consequences on the cedars can be dramatic. You could end up with devitalized or even dead trees, i.e. a hedge that has holes or brown parts in some places.   

Hire a certified arboriculturist​

Like many homeowners, you may be planning to try pruning or trimming your own trees, or even pruning them, thinking you'll save money. However, we frequently see damage caused by well-meaning amateurs. A small mistake can be fatal to your trees, or at least considerably reduce their life expectancy. It can also cause an imbalance in the structure of your trees. You could end up with tree sections or an entire tree falling on your house. Another important factor to consider is that branch pruning and pruning are difficult and dangerous in a large tree. You could seriously injure yourself or have a large branch fall to the ground or to someone passing underneath at that time.  

Professional arborists have the knowledge and experience to perform the type of pruning that is beneficial to your trees and your property. They also have the tools, equipment and techniques to climb and work safely in mature trees. In addition, they have adequate insurance in case of problems or unforeseen events beyond their control. Guying

Emondage Trois-Rivieres Pro's team of certified and competent arboriculturists offers pruning, pruning and tree-pruning services at affordable prices in the Trois-Rivières region. Call us at 819-801-1247 or fill out the form on this page to let us know your needs. Whether you have a single problematic branch to cut or several trees to maintain, it will be our pleasure to serve you. Our specialists will rigorously evaluate the structure of your trees, then meticulously remove any unwanted branches. They know that every gesture counts and will have an impact on the tree's well-being immediately and for the rest of its development. Emergency  

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