What is the best time of year for tree maintenance?

Late Autumn into Winter is best time of year to have your tree cut back depending on the species or checked over for several reasons. Even if it is evergreen, most leaves are falling off, which can make it easier to see any damage within the tree that may cause future failure and as the tree will be dormant soon, it will no longer be full of sap, which is also better for the health of the tree if pruned; otherwise, during summer it will bleed out sap, which is an important part of tree health. For evergreens, it is mainly down to the fact there are no birds nesting at this time of year, whereas if there were, we couldn’t touch the tree until they left the nest.

Seasonal Maintenance and Emergency Work

Emergency work can happen often due to the high wind & wet conditions at this time of year, which causes trees to uproot or branches to snap out. It is common for us to be called out to clear or make safe trees during the autumn and winter, We also inspect trees that may be in high-risk areas, such as a public park or school. Fungus also tends to show itself more prominently and there are certain types of fungus which are not good for tree’s and can cause future failures.

We are also doing a lot of hedge trimming to keep hedges nice and neat until spring. A lot of hedges do not grow at all or grow very little throughout autumn/winter. If we trim and shape your hedge now, it shouldn’t need another trim till next year, either during spring/summer or towards the end of summer, depending on the species. We have a lot of customers on our list, which we do at the same time every year, keeping your hedge looking neat and tidy all year round! Clearing around telephone & electrical cables.

If I’m not up a tree, I’m eager to chat!

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