We are committed to enhancing tree health, vitality, and longevity through our expert pruning techniques.
Pruning and Trimming:
We employ specialized techniques (e.g., crown thinning, reduction, or raising) to remove dead, diseased, or hazardous branches, improve tree structure, and enhance safety and appearance.
General Principles
Prioritize Safety and Health:
- Always start by removing dead, diseased, or damaged (the "3 D's") branches and those that are crossing or rubbing, as these pose a safety hazard and an entry point for pests/diseases.
- Maintain Natural Form: Prune to enhance the tree's natural shape, not to impose an unnatural one (avoid "topping," which severely damages the tree).
- Don't Over-Prune: Never remove more than 25-30% of a tree's living canopy in a single growing season to avoid causing excessive stress.
- Start Young: Pruning young trees helps establish a strong structure and minimizes the need for large, corrective cuts on mature trees later.
- Hire a Professional for Large Jobs: For high branches, working near power lines, or removing large limbs, contact a certified arborist
Timing
- Dormant Season is Best: For most deciduous trees, late winter to early spring (the dormant season) is ideal because the lack of leaves makes structure visible, and the tree is less susceptible to pests and diseases.
- Flowering Trees: Prune spring-flowering trees (e.g., lilacs, dogwoods) immediately after they bloom to avoid cutting off next year's flower buds.
- Special Cases: Oak and elm trees should only be pruned in the winter to prevent the spread of diseases like oak wilt or Dutch elm disease.
- Any Time: Dead, damaged, or diseased branches can and should be removed any time of year.
Once you hit approve on your quote, your job automatically moves into our approved quotes list. At this point, a member of our scheduling team will start reviewing our schedule to determine the best fit for your job. Once we have a set date our office will reach out to confirm final details. Please keep in mind, any storm related or emergency work that comes in may affect when your job is placed on the schedule.
After your job is completed, someone from our team will reach out regarding your invoice. You'll be able to pay via ACH transfer, personal check, or credit card (please note there is a 3% fee for all credit card payments).
Yes, Restoration Tree Care is licensed bonded and insured. This includes general liability, and workers compensation. If desired, we can request copies of these documents be sent directly from the insurance company upon your approval and request.
