Trees enrich our world as well as our homes. However, as a homeowner, owning a tree also involves many responsibilities. One of them is trimming your trees when needed. This can beautify your yard and ensure that your trees remain healthy and stable. The crucial part of this task is knowing when it’s time to trim. Below are a few signs that your trees may be overdue for a trimming.

Broken Branches

Branches that should be immediately trimmed are ones that are broken or damaged to the point that they may as well be broken. It may not be immediately obvious that a branch is broken. However, if it appears limp or is hanging at a strange angle, it probably is broken and should be pruned.

Another good idea is to inspect trees for broken branches after an event, such as strong weather, that could cause them to break. Most branches end up breaking due to wind or snowstorms.

Diseased Limbs

Another good reason to trim a tree is to remove a diseased limb. This can actually help save the rest of the tree since the disease could spread to its healthy parts. Not trimming these limbs could, in fact, lead to the death and failure of the entire tree. Signs that a limb may be diseased include:

• Branch drooping
• Brown or yellowish leaves
• Fungal growth
• Leaves with holes
• Musty smell
• Oozing

Dense Growth

A tree can get overgrown. When this occurs, trimming is the best option to protect it for the long term. A tree can become overgrown when its foliage is so thick that it prevents sunlight from shining through normally. This can be bad for the tree because it can prevent parts of it from receiving the proper amount of air and sunlight. Trimming it can help ensure that the tree lives a longer and healthier life.

Branches Too Close to Man-Made Structures

The placement of a branch can be detrimental to both the tree and human beings. If branches are growing too close to a power line, for example, it could put people at risk of accidental electrocution and pose a danger to the stability of the entire grid. Branches that are too close to a house could damage that home. The tree is also at risk, of course, because it’s more likely to be damaged when close to a structure during severe weather.

If you live near Woodside, CA and need trimming and pruning services, call our company, Urban Tree Management, for the job. We have served the community for years and can ensure that your problem trees are made safe and healthy again at a very reasonable rate.