Trees add beauty, value, and shade to our homes and businesses, but even mature trees can become damaged or diseased if they are not cared for properly. Trees need to be pruned and trimmed regularly to keep them healthy, safe, and free of disease. While much tree care can be accomplished by an observant homeowner with a green thumb, larger and older trees often require pruning and trimming by a professional tree service. 

Basic Care

Prune your trees once a year for good health and to help prevent both decay and insect infestations. Remove all dead, dangerous, and rubbing tree branches annually, and contact a professional tree service to remove diseased portions. The best time to prune trees is usually late winter or early spring, but ask your arborist for specific advice for your trees based on the variety and environment. 

Damage Repair

Beyond basic maintenance, keep an eye on low-growing branches or limbs in close proximity to structures like your home. These can pose a significant safety hazard to your property—the last thing you want is a tree limb landing on your car after a windy night. 

Additionally, remove damage caused by storms, animals, or flooding immediately. Warning signs include obvious damage such as broken limbs, or missing leaves. If your trees have been impacted by flooding in the area, you’ll want to inspect the roots. This should be done by a professional tree service—unfortunately, some root damage by flood waters is so significant that a tree can’t be saved.

Lincoln Tree Service in Nebraska is the winner of the Arborist of the Year award, as well as the Nebraska Forest Service Outstanding Tree Care Award. As members of the National Arborist Association and the Nebraska Arborist Association, their dedicated and professional team takes extraordinary care when pruning and trimming your trees. Call today at (402) 466-1627 or visit their website to learn more about the services they offer, or to schedule an appointment.