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Three Important Reasons To Trim Trees

 

Fall is coming and that means it’s time to do some serious lawn and garden clean up before the harsh winter months. In addition to falling leaves, old tree’s branches can break off and litter your roof and lawn with debris. Not all trees can be trimmed in the fall, but you can certainly get tips for pruning cherry trees and remove dead or unsightly branches. Trimming trees or pruning them should definitely be part of a routine lawn and garden maintenance. Here are three important reasons to trim trees.

 

 

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Three Important Reasons to Trim Trees

Trimming trees is an important part of home and garden maintenance, which can actually increase property value according to Folsom tree service. 

 

 

1. Improve the Curb Appeal of the Property

Having a well kept yard and landscape will definitely improve the curb appeal and which may improve  your chances of selling your home. If trees are overgrown with limbs and leaves that are encroaching the home and cluttering the roof with debris, this may be a deterrent to potential home buyers. No one want to inherit a mess of scraggly limbs or dangerous branches when they first purchase home. Healthy and well-maintained trees are considered fixtures that increase your home’s property value when landscaping is factored into the appraisal price.

 

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2. Trimming Helps the Trees Live Longer

Secondly, trimming and pruning trees will help protect them from damage and disease You will also help the tree form a good foundation as it grows into a sturdy fixture in your backyard. By trimming your trees periodically, you will be sure to remove any damage that it may have incurred through the previous months of exposure to harsh weather.

 

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3. Safety

Overgrown trees can be a safety hazard. Old and weak branches can easily fall during a storm causing damage to your home and property, or your neighbor’s home. Overgrown trees are not only unsightly, they can be dangerous. Some homes may not pass inspection or the appraisal value may be lowered if trees are dying or if they are encroaching the physical structure of the home.

 

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 Tree trimming should be part of your home’s regular maintenance. Not all trees can be pruned at the same time so be sure to do some research before hacking limbs. You can also contact a professional tree service when in doubt.

 

Pruning is probably one of the most confusing topics for new gardeners because there is no single method or timing that suits all situations. But, there are some basic underlying principles that, once you know them, can make it much easier to know whether to snip and clip or leave things alone. This post walks you through a pruning and deadheading calendar which you can adapt for the plants in your garden. #gardeningbasics

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I hope you have found this about trimming trees to be information to be helpful. Best of luck with your fall lawn and garden clean-up! Thanks for stopping by today!

Amber

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