A professional can tell the difference between healthy wood and dead wood, even without the presence of leaves on a tree. We work year around!

In fact, certain tree species should only be trimmed during the dormant months. Locally, this includes Oak and Sycamore trees. These trees, regardless of variety, should only be cut during the dormant season to reduce the risk of disease. We only prune Oak and Sycamore trees from late November through March.

Other tree species in our area can be safely pruned any day of the year. Timing can make a difference on fruit-bearing or flowering trees, to increase or decrease production.

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Doing the job yourself, whether it be a trim or a removal, poses significant risk - especially without the proper equipment and training. Serious injuries and property damage are often the result of DIY tree care.

What may be an attempt to save money now will likely cost more to fix later. For instance: Pruning a tree that has been improperly trimmed will take significantly longer and require more work than pruning a tree that has been professionally maintained.

Hiring a professional tree service is imperative to preserving and maintaining your trees. Improper pruning is very damaging, and often times irreversible. The size and placement of every cut matters. Long term, improper pruning can lead to decay and water damage, dead limbs, and structural failure.

If your house needed a new roof, would you try to do it yourself, or hire a professional? The same idea applies here - the risk is far greater than the reward. Accidents happen, and a reputable tree service will have insurance to cover it - a homeowner's policy will not.

The tree care and forestry industries consistently rate in the top 5 most deadly professions in the USA. A professional tree service has the proper tools, equipment, and training to handle a job safely and affectively - and make your trees more beautiful and healthy in the process!

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Topping trees used to be standard practice in the tree care industry, and there are still many topped trees around today. We regularly remove topped trees that are in extremely poor health, and pose a significant hazard to any nearby structures. Unfortunately, once a tree has been topped there is no fixing the damage.

Topping is exactly as it sounds - cut off anything above a certain height. Most of the cuts made are large and improper, which leaves the tree with many large, open wounds that will never properly heal. This invites disease, insects, water damage, and decay.

After a tree is topped, it will go into \"survival mode\" and grow multiple sucker branches from the cut. These sucker branches have to grow rapidly to compensate for losing a huge percentage of the tree's canopy - the tree is trying to survive. Because the sucker branches have to grow so quickly, they are very weakly attached to the tree, making them prone to breaking off.

We have never - and will never - top a tree. We will never recommend it as a viable option for any reason.

If you are concerned about the safety of a tree, topping will only make make matters worse - and cost more in the long run. Topping requires annual maintenance, but a tree maintained by proper pruning methods can go years without any intervention.

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Healthy trees are essential for a safe and attractive landscape. They provide shade, improve air quality, and increase property value. Regular assessments and proper care prevent issues like disease, pests, and structural problems that may lead to larger issues down the road.

Regular tree maintenance is crucial for tree health, safety, and longevity. As a homeowner, your decisions will impact the overall health, appearance, and lifespan of a tree.

At Wachtman Tree Service, we strongly believe in conservation over convenience. We pride ourselves on offering a service that not only benefits you as a homeowner, but the health and beauty of the trees in our community.

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Understanding the Importance of Tree Health

What you should know as a property owner.

Why Tree Health Matters

"Just take the top off!"

"I'll just save the money and do it myself."

"You can't trim a tree without any leaves!"