The tree trimming in Palo Alto or tree pruning is the practice of removing different parts of a plant, such as buds, branches etc., in order to manipulate plants’ growth, increase the yield or remove diseased parts. Some arborists are experts in topiary. An arborist has to master this skill additionally. Therefore, all arborists are not skilled to perform this task. In topiary, the branches of trees and shrubs are trimmed in decorative shapes, such as geometric patterns or in shapes of animals, fruits, flowers, human beings etc. However, it is essential to be careful about the plants’ health when trimming different parts.

If an arborist is not hired for topiary, then usually deep cuts or the cuts at the wrong parts of a plant can deter its growth. A plant may even die due to not being trimmed in the right manner. Therefore, it is prudent to hire an arborist for topiary and all types of tree trimming in Palo Alto. An arborist can improve the aesthetics of an area alongside maintaining the health of the plants with their knowledge of arboriculture and topiary. It is also possible for an arborist to maintain the aesthetics and safety of an area without learning the topiary. This type of service is categorized as the ‘landscape maintenance’ service.

An arborist knows the right time and method of tree trimming in Palo Alto. A plant may stop growing, become infested by pests or die if it is not trimmed at the right time of the year. Therefore, determining the right method of pruning is as important as determining the right season for pruning. For example, the plants that bloom in the early spring have to be pruned as soon as the flowers start fading. However, the plants that bloom later in the year have to be pruned in the early spring and in late winter before the start of new growth.

Learning about the right season for tree trimming in Palo Alto is as important as learning about the right method of trimming. An arborist also knows when to avoid trimming the plants. The cuts resulting from pruning do not heal if the trimming is performed in early winter. This time of the year is suitable for emergency trimming to remove the diseased or dead branches. An arborist can determine the right method of pruning for different plants.

The ‘crown thinning’ method is used to open up a plant’s canopy and to let more air and light come through the branches. It is used to lighten the load of larger branches. The ‘crown reduction’ technique is used to lower a plant’s height and to reduce the load at the top by trimming the smaller branches attached to the larger branches. The ‘crown lifting’ is another method of tree trimming in Palo Alto which is used to remove the low-hanging branches. For more information visit here: Bay Area Tree Specialists