As autumn approaches and fall foliage brings color to your yard, you may start thinking about pruning your trees before cold weather sends you inside. But is fall really the best season for tree pruning?
Autumn Pruning
Many people seem to believe autumn tree pruning is the only way to go, and at first, carefully removing dead branches before storms or snowfall can bring them down makes sense. But autumn tree pruning isn’t recommended, as pests are still active and can damage your trees. Any time you prune your trees, you weaken their natural defenses against disease and pests, so timing your pruning when there are the fewest active insects is essential for preserving the long-term health of your trees.
Ideal Pruning Time
Always wait until after a hard frost before scheduling tree pruning. Ideally, late winter or early spring is the time when most tree pruning should occur, although the specific pruning time is determined by the type of trees you have. Consulting with a tree pruning company that has a professional arborist on staff is a good way to make sure your trees of all types are trimmed at just the right time.
Exceptions
Of course, if you have a hazardous tree or a branch that could damage your home or property by falling, you can and should call in tree pruning services to take care of it right away, before any damage can occur, regardless of the season.
When in doubt, don’t be afraid to ask for help. Here at My Tree Guy, we’re ready to put our knowledge and experience at your disposal. Call us anytime, and rest assured your trees will be properly pruned and cared for.