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Southlake and Colleyville

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Why You Should Use an Arborist

Arborist SouthlakeAn Arborist specializes in the care of trees and is very knowledgeable about the needs of a tree. Trees can be damaged if they are not trimmed or pruned properly, which is why a certified arborist in incredibly important to have when it is time for tree trimming or pruning. Hiring an arborist is essential for long-term benefits to your trees and your overall property. A well maintained tree can add value to your property, where a poorly maintained tree will give the wrong impression of your property, costing you money when it is time to sale.

Tree trimming is needed for storm damage, dead or weak limbs, diseased or infected limbs, or limbs that obstruct a sidewalk, etc. In all of our projects, our arborist will provide their knowledge on how to trim the tree appropriately. All of our arborists are ISA (International
Society of Arboriculture) arborists and incredibly knowledgeable about the trees in the Southlake area, including Grapevine and Frisco.

An arborist is also aware of other aspects pertaining to trees. For example, when we provide our tree removal services, we have an arborist advise our team on if a tree should be removed.

How to Hire an Arborist

If you are hiring an arborist, you should make sure they are members of professional organizations like the ISA or TCIA (Tree Care Industry Association). In addition, check for an ISA Certification, which means they have completed an extensive exam, covering all aspects of tree care. As with any project you are considering, get multiple estimates and make sure everyone understands exactly what you need done.

Be an Informed Consumer

When choosing an arborist or tree trimming company, one of the best things you can do is educate yourself. While you can’t believe everything you find online, use reputable sites to gather your information. The ISA site is a wealth of information about the best practices of tree care.

For any and all of your tree care needs, contact us at 214-445-8319.

Storm Damage Tree Trimming

Storm Damage Tree Trimming is a service we regularly receive requests for in the Southlake area. Our North Texas weather can not only change quickly, but it can produce some heavy storms that will cause damage to trees and shrubs. After a storm, some trees may have broken branches, be uprooted or pushed down. Regardless of the state, we provide storm damage tree trimming services to either remove the tree or prune it, removing any broken or dangerous branches.

Tips for Storm Damaged Trees
Storm Damage Tree Trimming

    • Don’t try to do it all yourself. If large limbs are broken or hanging, or if high climbing or overhead chainsaw work is needed, it’s a job for a professional arborist. We have the necessary equipment and knowledge needed. Cleaning up the smaller pieces of the trees, or the leaves can be accomplished easily without any needed equipment.
    • Prune off any broken branches still attached to the tree. Trimming the jagged remains of smaller sized broken limbs is one common repair that property owners can make after a storm. Smaller branches should be pruned at the point where they join larger ones. Large branches that are broken should be cut back to the trunk or a main limb by an arborist.
    • Resist the urge to overprune and cut too much off. If the trees appearance isn’t perfect, don’t worry, the health of the tree is more important and new branches will always fill in any holes or gaps. You’ll be surprised at how fast they will heal, grow new foliage, and return to their natural beauty.
    • Don’t top your trees! Untrained individuals may urge you to cut back all of the branches, on the mistaken assumption that reducing the length of branches will help avoid breakage in future storms. While storm damage may not always allow for ideal pruning cuts, “topping” which is the cutting main branches back to stubs, is one of the worst things you can do for your trees.

Contact us at 214-445-8319 for more information about the removal or pruning of storm damaged trees. We are trained professionals with ISA certified arborists ready develop the best option for your trees.

The Importance of Tree Trimming

Tree Trimming SouthlakeTree Trimming in Southlake is needed for many reasons. As homes age, of course, trees grow and will require trimming or pruning for a number of reasons. Southlake has a number of neighborhoods that we provide our tree trimming services in regularly.

  1. Reduce the risk of failure from dead or weak branches – Weak branches can easily be torn off in a storm or in high winds. For a dead limb, it may not even take wind or a storm for it to detach from the tree and fall. Gravity alone can cause a dead branch to fall from a tree.
  2. Provide Clearance – Maybe you need a tree trimmed due to how low it is hanging. Some trees span over driveways and other areas that are traveled and require a trim to allow vehicles to move through the area freely. You may also encounter a tree that comes down so low you can’t mow the lawn without dodging tree limbs. These too, require trimming for clearance.
  3. Manage flower or fruit production – Some flowers and fruit require sunlight for the majority of the day. If a tree is eclipsing the sun from the plant, it isn’t getting the nutrients it needs from the sun to grow. Trimming the tree that is covering these plants is a great way to allow them to grow as they need to and receive the sunlight they need.
  4. Maintain structure and integrity – Pruning a tree allows us to maintain the structure of the tree. This is important to protect the structural integrity of the tree.
  5. Improve the view – Maybe you have a beautiful view of a lake, rural area or undeveloped land, but you can’t see it due to your trees. Tree trimming can also be needed to clear a view.

There are many reasons why you may need to trim your trees, let Arbor-Tech Tree Service provide our services. We are insured, very experienced and have been operating in Southlake for many years. You will not find a more capable and customer oriented tree service. Call us today at 214-445-8319 or contact us online and we’ll schedule your appointment.