Pruning is very important for plants. They need it as part of their upkeep to ensure they stay healthy, and of course to enhance their natural beauty. You can always perform light pruning as needed, such as when you see dead leaves, uneven bushes and old branches that should be removed. By removing dead and old parts of the plant, you’re allowing the plant to save its energy for the parts that are still healthy and alive.
Light pruning is one thing, however there are certain periods that carefully planned pruning is really needed, and for this you need an expert. This pruning is in the winter and summer.
Winter Pruning
Dormancy pruning is a common practice that will result in new spring growth. Waiting for the coldest point during the winter will bring out the best possible growth in most plants. However, species like maple and walnut are sensitive, and they could bleed when the sap begins flowing.
This is why you should let an expert tree service prune your trees in winter, as they will know what to prune and how to bring new invigorating growth in the plants as soon as it becomes warm. Also trying to prune in winter, with the ice and snow is a risky proposition, requiring specialized equipment, and is not for the faint of heart.
Summer Pruning
Summer pruning is done with plants and trees that bloom in spring, when their flowers start to fade. This will signal to the plant that they require new flowers and growths, stimulating them and bringing about a new, smaller round of blossoms.
Other times for Pruning
Careful large scale pruning is also done at other times of the year. If you don’t want branches to grow, possibly because of overhead lines, or they are encroaching on a house, pruning should be done. If you desire to simply slow down the growth of the tree, pruning can also help.
If the tree or shrub flowers during midsummer, pruning should be done during in winter or spring.
About the only time when pruning should be avoided, except in cases of damage or disease, is during the Fall. During this season, decaying fungi spreads rapidly and healing for plants is slowed, so most tree services recommend waiting for winter, except as a last resort, and special care should be taken to prevent disease.
Other Considerations Before Pruning
The type of plants you have, must be considered before pruning. Not all plants can be pruned easily or at any point in the year, while others need to be pruned as often as possible. If you aren’t certain what type of pruning your plants require, hiring a tree service company can ensure you don’t accidentally kill or damage your trees and bushes.
Don’t rely on dumb luck with your yard. If you need help, be sure to get the best by hiring a reputable tree service, that can give you expert advice and safely prune your trees, leaving you with a healthy, fantastic looking yard.