If you own a property with a tree-filled landscape, you know how much character and beauty these plants provide. However, if they become unhealthy, they become more of a hassle and liability than an asset. According to Reid’s Tree Service, tree pruning is an integral part of proper maintenance. Use the following list of warning signs to determine if your trees must be pruned.

Signs You Need a Professional for Tree Pruning

1. Deep Cracks

Trunks and boughs are incredibly resilient, a fact anyone can grasp just by seeing a totaled car after a head-on collision with a tree. Therefore, cracks in your tree should not be taken lightly. If any of the trees on your property develop two or more rifts, call a pruning specialist immediately. Your tree may be suffering from an uneven distribution of weight caused by overgrowth, or certain branches might be diseased.

2. Broken Branches

If you notice any branches that seem to be hanging on by a thread, you need to invest in tree pruning service. If a branch falls, it could severely injure a person or animal in its path, as well as dent a vehicle parked underneath. On the other hand, broken branches may be a sign that a tree is overgrown and is trying to shed branches on its own.

3. Dense Growth

If you go without pruning services for too long, the branches on your tree will grow thicker and thicker. If they become too dense, the wind may catch them and pull the tree, damaging its root system. Plus, as branches cross each other and intertwine, they will rub off their bark, exposing inner parts that are much more vulnerable to disease and damage.

If you believe your landscape is due for tree pruning, call Reid’s Tree Service today at (636) 946-4446. They have been providing top-notch services to clients in the St. Charles, Warren and Lincoln counties for over 30 years, and they will happily tend to your property as necessary. For more information on their capabilities, visit their website.