A beautiful garden is one of the best features a home can have, immediately boosting its curb appeal and value. It also enhances the quality of life by providing shade, lush greenery, and privacy from neighbours and passers-by. Trees, in particular, are invaluable in a garden. They offer numerous benefits, but they also require regular care, including trimming, which can be a challenging task.

This is especially the case with trees, and having some in the green space is something I wouldn’t trade for anything. My espalier citrus tree (Lime Kaffir) and my Green Vase (Zelcova serrata) are the best features of my garden, and I love spending time around them. But let me be honest here with you, trees do require some TLC, and it’s not as easy as tending to the needs of flowers, for example, mainly due to the height and the tools for the job.

One of the tasks my husband and I still haven’t mastered to this day is trimming, no matter how simple it may sound. There were times we erred on the side of season (the lime and the serrata don’t have the same trimming season), and there were other times we erred on the side of how much we’re supposed to trim. After many trials and errors, including costly ones, we figured it best to hire professional tree trimming services.

What Are the Benefits of Trimming a Tree?

When done by a professional arborist, you can have peace of mind knowing that your yard, as well as your property, along with the trees, would be taken care of properly. When a tree gets the trimming done right, you can expect to improve its overall health. This is true regardless of how old the tree is, but can be crucial for a young tree that could do with tree shaping and stability to ensure growth.

On the plus side, a healthy tree is also a safe tree, not putting you at risk of falling, injuring you, neighbours, passers-by, or damaging the property even in case of a storm, for example. Arborists do thorough examination, checking not only for dead branches that need to be removed, but also for signs of diseases and pests. On our own, we wouldn’t be able to determine when a problem occurs, or what caused it simply checking for some signs.

Professionals know what to do and can immediately take action, so besides the trimming and tree pruning, they’re capable of tending to your trees’ every need in a timely manner. You may not be all too scared about pests, but when not treated, they could very well move to your home as well. Take the example of termites. What’s more, treating them could protect your precious trees that are already adding value to your garden, and home in general.

Then, there’s the fact healthy trees, with proper tree trimming and pruning, are visually better than unhealthy ones with unsightly dead branches. So, yes, in a way, tending to the curb appeal can be as easy and affordable as giving the trees some refreshment with the trimming. If you have trees, be sure to pay attention to them first before resorting to some additional curb appeal and landscaping measures that could be expensive.

How to Find the Tree Service Company?

As there’s a lot at stake (e.g. your tree’s health, your property’s safety, your own safety), it’s necessary to take the necessary precautions to find the professionals you can trust. First, it’s essential to make sure they have the needed certifications (e.g. arboriculture certifications for climbing work, supervising, ground work, advice and reports) and experience. Be sure to also check for great reviews and referrals from customers, as this would give you an idea on who you’d be dealing with, and the kind of customer service you should expect to get.

When you know they have the skills and experience, including with trees like yours, then you’d get the peace of mind that everything would be carried out right, without any damages or unexpected costs at the end. Next, ask about their equipment and tools. The professionals should be equipped with the required protective equipment, as well as the proper tools that are reliable and up-to-date to do the trimming and pruning.

An additional layer of safety would be to check if they have the necessary insurance, so you’d be covered in case there’s some damage to your property, an accident with an employee from their team, or even someone from the public. When you find people worthy of your trust, those with the right skills, experience, tools, and insurance, they may not be the cheapest option there is, but safety is worth the investment.