Pruning is a tree maintenance practice that involves making the right cuts on a tree to significantly improve its health, safety, and aesthetics. You can tell when it’s time to call the tree pruning service company from the way the leaves cover the branches and roots.
When it comes to tree pruning, not all trees are created equal. For instance, there are certain species that are best pruned during certain times of the year. This article aims to help homeowners identify the best trees to prune during winter.
Trees that are Best Pruned During Winter
Oak Trees
Dogwood Trees
Hickory Trees
Birch Trees
Benefits of Winter Pruning
- Pruning during winter helps prevent the spread of some deadly diseases that trees are more susceptible to contact during summer. When it’s winter, the insects and bacteria that spread these diseases are usually dormant due to the cold. This is the best time to prune.
- Dead and dying trees are dangerous in winter, especially when they are covered with so much snow. They can cause trip hazards for you or your loved ones. Pruning focuses on removing dead and diseased wood which helps make the trees safer for you.
- Pruning during winter is more cost-effective. Since the ground is mostly frozen during winter, the heavy equipment the tree pruning experts will use is less likely to damage your lands which will reduce associated costs and produce an overall better outcome.
- Late winter pruning helps rejuvenate the trees, increase air circulation, and prepare the tree for spring and new growth for the season.
How to Remove a Tree Stump After Pruning
You can remove a tree stump by purchasing a power stump grinder (if you know how to use one). A power stump grinder is a quicker option when compared to the canned tree stump removal. The can version is made of powdered potassium nitrate. The potassium nitrate hastens the rotting process. Simply sprinkle the powder into drilled holes around the stump and fill the holes with water. After four to six weeks, the stump will start rotting and you can break it into little pieces of wood with an axe.
The reality is that winter is a good time to hire a tree pruning expert to help prune your trees and garden. Some types of pruning like pruning fruit trees should be done during the winter to help bolster fruit production.
Steve Martin
