When thinking about gardening, tree pruning is often a topic that comes to mind.
It’s all good and well to talk tree pruning, but how do we actually prune successfully?
Tree pruning can have a bit of a fear factor associated with it since we’re dealing with a living thing.
Some people can be overzealous and hurt the tree from over pruning, and others just completely avoid pruning due to not knowing how to prune or fear of hurting the tree.
Either way, it’s really important to note, that tree pruning is important for the overall health and vitality of your trees, plants and shrubs. The tree growth can literally be multiplied if correct tree pruning techniques are used.
If in doubt, you can hire a professional to assist. A local arborist can assist with advice, provide tree cutting services, tree branch removal or tree trimming services, depending on what you require.
If you’re looking to do some DIY, remember it’s not just a matter of just grabbing a tool and hacking away – no! Pruning is a skill and can also be an art form.
Here are some of the key tree pruning techniques commonly used by arborists:
1. Canopy reduction
Canopy reduction, or reduction pruning as it’s also known as, involves reducing the length of the branches of a tree to decrease its overall height and/or width. Successful use of the technique centres around where the cuts should be made and on which branches of the tree.
It’s a difficult tree pruning technique and won’t always work with every tree species as it can adversely affect the natural shape and form of a tree if not done correctly.
In Australia, there are standards that need to be adhered to when undertaking canopy reduction pruning which is why this type of pruning technique is generally completed by a professional, experienced arborist.
Careful canopy reduction helps maintain the form and structural integrity of a tree.
2. Cleaning out method
This type of tree pruning method is a selective type of pruning which focuses on removing low growth, dead, diseased and broken branches.
Northern Beaches Arborist can assist with your pruning requirements, whether it be tree trimming services or tree branch removal.
3. Topiary
Topiary pruning involves trimming and training plants and trees to grow in certain directions, styles or shapes. Maintaining topiary can be time consuming however the end product is beautiful when observing.
4. Espaliering The process of training a plant, shrub or tree to grow against a flat wall or fence which can include tree trimming or cutting services to assist with the desired growth.
5. Thinning method
Thinning a tree means that selected branches are removed to improve air movement and light through the whole tree.
With selective tree branch removal, tree thinning can reduce weight on the top of the tree and help its overall structure to thrive even more than before.
If you’re looking for an experienced, qualified and professional Arborist for tree trimming or tree branch removal services in the Northern Beaches local area, call Northern Beaches Arborist.
Get an obligation free quote for your tree pruning requirements.
Call Northern Beaches Arborist today on: 0423 914 950.
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