Who doesn't like to sit in the shade of a big old oak tree, or lay under the branches of leafy maple? Our trees provide us with a beautiful vista, cool shade, higher property values, and the very oxygen we breathe. But what happens when the health of our trees decline is more than just an aesthetic nuisance; unhealthy trees, if left untreated, can become hazardous to your property or even to your life. Pruning is one of trees most basic needs. In the forest, trees shed their dead or unhealthy branches, but natural tree shedding is dangerous. Pruning is a process of selectively removing dead or unhealthy branches, as well as those that cross or interfere with other branches, wires, structures, etc. Pruning should be pro-active and scheduled on a regular basis. Most tree pruning should not be a do-it-yourself project. Climbing and working in trees requires specialized training and equipment that our arborist possess. Our arborist prune trees to preserve their health and their beauty, and for your safety. Pruning for health. Our arborist can identify diseased, dead or dying branches before they even become a hazard. Early pruning can reduce the chance of spreading disease and can save the life of the pruned tree as well as the trees around it. Pruning a tree improves its resistance to the devastating effects of wind, snow or ice, and if a tree's crown is too thick, our arborist can thin it. Pruning for beauty. Trees can be beautifully shaped when professionally pruned. Internationally accepted standards of pruning for shape ensure that the tree will retain its natural shape and the tree's health will not be compromised. We can also accommodate your vista pruning needs. Pruning for safety. Dead, broken, and hanging branches need to be removed before they become a danger to people or damage property. Such hazards must be removed from all trees, especially these overhanging buildings, walkways, driveways, and pools. Cabling and Bracing All trees are not create...