With the impending onset of winter, it’s time to start looking at tree trimming needs for the upcoming season. Trees that flower in mid to late summer should be pruned in the winter, and it’s important to perform upkeep on such a visible part of the yard on a yearly basis. Branches left to grow too near to the home may result in storm damage or scratched paint.

Our team at Liscombe Tree Service of St. Charles, MO, can help you tackle even the biggest tree trimming job; however, many homeowners like to handle smaller tasks on their own. Let us help you get started this season with a few key tools most homeowners need to get the job done right:

• Telescoping Pole Pruner: This pruning implement is particularly useful because of its ability to reach high limbs. We know that when it comes to those large trees with wide foliage, the telescoping pruner can be a gardener’s best friend. Without it, awkward and hard-to-reach jobs are sometimes impossible without the help of a ladder — a dangerous combination.
• Pruning Saw: Smaller and more manageable branches are best handled with a pruning saw. This tool is also an easy-to-use solution for simple tree sculpting purposes. A small chainsaw could also come in handy for slightly larger jobs, but is generally more costly, heavy, and often requires gas fuel or an extension cord. That’s why we recommend the pruning saw for any branch smaller than the width of a wrist.   
• Loppers: How do we handle trees with sap or painful pine needles? With branches that a pruning saw could easily handle, but that are close to the base of a pine tree, we suggest loppers. The length of the handle allows our bodies to stay out of reach from sharp and poky branches. The sharp blade and torch at the end of the tool mean only reasonable hand strength is required to sever the branch.

When you have a tree trimming job that is too big, call (314) 650-9055. Liscombe Tree Service is a professional, affordable tree service that not only can help trim your trees but also offers stump grinding, and tree removal. For more information about our services visit the website or like us on Facebook.