If you’re like most Indianapolis area homeowners or commercial property owners, you value the trees that form the foundation of your landscaping. You may appreciate the benefits of trees while still being unsure about how you can best protect them and keep them strong and growing for many years. One easy practice that you can regularly perform is to prune your trees and shrubs. Some of the benefits of pruning are the following:
Pruning (if done properly) Fights Insects and Infections.
Regular pruning is good for the health of a tree. It is especially important to prune away infected branches. Infections can travel to healthy parts of the tree and may eventually endanger the life of the tree. Dead branches should also be pruned as they are susceptible to insects and infections. Getting rid of them through pruning and sterilizing the cuts of infections will help to keep the infestations and infections from spreading to the rest of the tree.
Pruned Trees Are Healthier.
In addition to fighting infections, pruning also keeps trees generally healthier. Cutting away the dead allows the tree to more efficiently nourish the remaining branches. Furthermore, when trees become dense, thinning the branches helps to decrease the weight of branches and increase the amount of light and air that get through to the tree.
Pruning Keeps Trees Looking Beautiful.
You want your trees to be healthy, but you also want them to be beautiful. Pruning helps with this as well. Obviously, cutting out dead branches makes the whole tree look better. When pruning and trimming are done, the tree can also be shaped. Uneven growth patterns can be smoothed out, making the tree more pleasing to the eye.
Pruned Trees Are Safer.
A final reason that trees should be pruned is safety. You may not think about trees as a danger, but in truth they can be. When weak, dead, or dying branches are left on the tree, there is always a heightened risk that they will be broken off unexpectedly. It may be during an ice storm, on a windy day, or just in normal conditions. The loss of these branches can have dramatic consequences from damage to a car, home, building, or even personal injury.
Pruning, thinning, and trimming trees will keep trees healthy, pest-free, beautiful, and safe. If it seems like a bigger job than what you are willing to tackle, Ping’s can help. We have the expertise and equipment to take care of your trees with ease. Call us at 317-298-8482 today to schedule an appointment.
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