THE ADVANTAGES OF DORMANT PRUNING REASONS TO CONSIDER A WINTER TREE TRIM
We give the trees in our yard the least thought during the winter, but colder months are the perfect
contrast, will reserve its energy to heal the “wound” trimming caused. It’s a less stressful process for the tree. Tree trimming can also create the perfect opening for pests and diseases to enter and damage or kill a tree. But since those are also dormant during the winter, the risk is dramatically reduced. From a more human perspective, tree trimming in winter is easier and more efficient. It can be challenging to make out individual branches when trees are full of leaves, especially diseased or damaged ones. While an expert might miss problems with limited visibility, a bare tree provides a full view of the structure so they can make the best appearance and health-related choices. Dormant pruning is also generally less stressful on your lawn. Tree trimming equipment is heavy and can compress your soil and grass. Frozen ground is much harder and less likely to suffer damage. An early winter prune will protect your house from vulnerable tree limbs that could fall from snow or ice. Anthony’s Tree Removal is offering 15% off tree trimming, leaf removal, and stump grinding this winter. Existing customers also save an extra 5%! There’s no better time to keep your landscape healthy at an affordable price. Get this deal before it’s gone by calling Anthony’s Tree Removal for a quote today.
time to offer them TLC. If you believe you shouldn’t trim your trees during winter, it’s time to think again.
Trees enter a state called dormancy in winter — it’s hibernation for plants. The most obvious outward sign is the loss of leaves, but there’s more to dormancy than meets the eye. The colder
temperatures and reduced fall and winter sunlight cause trees to stop photosynthesis, which helps them grow. They survive off stored energy until spring by sitting bare and idle. As a result, dormant pruning has numerous advantages. Trimming during warm months typically results in additional growth. A dormant tree, by
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