It takes years before you can have impressive-looking trees in your yard. This is why it’s crucial for you to take proper care of the trees you already have. An essential part of caring for them is to do regular tree trimming, which, preferably, should be done by professionals.

If you insist on doing the job yourself, however, L & M Tree Service, the leading tree service provider in Kalispell, MT, suggests having the following tools in your arsenal:

• Pruning Shears: Pruning shears are mainly used for cutting smaller twigs up to an inch in diameter. There are several types of this tool available, each used for specialized cutting. Anvil pruning shears, for example, are used on old and dead twigs.

• Loppers: Loppers have longer handles than shears and are equipped with sturdier blades. They are used for cutting hard-to-reach twigs and those up to two inches in diameter.

• Pole Pruner: For huge trees that have branches very high up, arborists use the pole pruner. Some poles can reach a height of 15 feet. A pole pruner is usually equipped with a blade for cutting branches of up to two inches in diameter, and a saw for trimming thicker trunks.

• Chainsaw: For thick branches that can’t be cut by using pruners and shears, chainsaws are the last resort. For tree trimming, electrical and battery-powered chainsaws are preferred because these are lighter than gasoline-powered ones.

• Ladder: Some of the branches that need to be pruned are too far from the ground even for pole pruners. In cases like these, a ladder is going to be necessary.

Would you like to learn more about tree-trimming tools and techniques? Give L & M Tree Service a call at (406) 261-7240. They also provide tree removal, stump grinding, and other services. Visit their website for more information about the company.