Tree Trimming & Pruning in Franklin, TN
Good pruning makes a tree safer and healthier without changing its natural shape. Bad pruning, like topping, does the opposite.
Request tree serviceWhat pruning can do
Remove dead and broken limbs, thin a dense crown so wind passes through, lift low limbs off the roof, driveway and sidewalk, and correct weak forks on young trees before they become a problem.
When to prune
Late winter, while most trees are dormant, is a good time for many species. Wounds close well as growth starts in spring, and it is easy to see the branch structure without leaves. Dead or hazardous limbs can be removed any time.
Why not top a tree
Cutting the top off a tree causes weak, fast-growing sprouts that break easily and can let decay into the trunk. Ask for crown thinning or reduction cuts instead.
Clearance from the house
Branches rubbing the roof wear shingles, drop leaves into gutters and give squirrels a ladder to the attic. Keeping limbs a few feet clear of the roof helps.
Lines and utilities
Never prune near power lines yourself. Contact your electric utility about branches touching service lines; work near lines needs specially trained workers.
What to ask
Which branches will be removed and why, how much of the canopy will come off, and how debris will be handled.
Clean-up
Ask whether branches will be chipped on site and whether you can keep the chips as mulch.
Frequently asked questions
- How much can safely be removed at once?
- Usually only a modest share of the living canopy. Removing too much stresses the tree. A good crew will explain their plan.
- Do I need to seal pruning cuts?
- Generally no. Clean cuts in the right place close on their own.
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