Tree Trimming & Pruning

This type of pruning is similar to, but distinct from, trimming and is a technique utilized for removing weak, damaged, diseased, dead, or otherwise unhealthy branches in your shrub, hedge, and trees. The state of your plant will determine how much pruning is needed to restore it.

Once the work is complete, depending on the level of pruning needed, you may notice a significant change in the appearance of your plants. It is normal for pruning to look extreme, especially for plants with many unhealthy branches. New growth will appear over time, and your plant will thrive, rejuvenated and healthier than before.

Please understand that trees are living things that cannot always be recovered. While quality pruning will never damage a healthy tree alone, unhealthy trees can find it difficult to handle the stress. Like doctors, we do our best to provide your plants with the best care possible. Regrettably, some trees and shrubs are too far gone, the pruning process proves too stressful, and they die. While we work hard to avoid this, it is important to understand before corrective pruning for very unhealthy trees.

• For healthy trees pruned in the spring or summer seasons, you can expect to see new growth in 6 – 12  weeks.
• Unhealthy trees–or those pruned outside of the growing season–typically take longer to show progress. A full re-flushing out of the foliage can take up to a year.

Our tree trimming service focuses on the health and aesthetics of your shrubs and small trees. Not every plant requires pruning each season, but we ensure that necessary pruning is done annually during the dormant season to maintain a consistent appearance and avoid drastic cutbacks.

• Annual Inspection: We conduct an annual dormant inspection to identify any crossing, rubbing, diseased, or broken branches.
• Selective Pruning: Our approach varies depending on the plant type and condition. We may remove a single branch or a significant portion of outer growth and inner structural branches.
• Health and Aesthetics: Our pruning aims to rejuvenate the plant and may sometimes require a full year for complete foliage recovery, depending on the extent of pruning, plant species, and timing.

• Visible Changes: Post-pruning, you might notice a significant change in your plant’s appearance. While extensive pruning may seem drastic, it is crucial for the plant’s health and will not harm healthy specimens.
• Plant Health: If a plant is already distressed before pruning, it may struggle to thrive post-pruning. In such rare cases, we are not responsible for plant replacement or removal costs, but we assure full commitment to the health of your landscape.
• Better Aesthetics: Through our tree trimming service, we aim to enhance the beauty and longevity of your landscape, ensuring that your investment in greenery continues to flourish year after year.

As an ISA Certified Arborist team, our priority is always the long-term health and safety of your landscape. However, when a tree becomes structurally unsound, severely diseased, storm-damaged, or poses a safety risk to people or property, professional removal becomes the responsible solution. Tree removal is technical, high-risk work that requires certified training, proper equipment, and adherence to industry safety standards.

Our arborists begin with a full assessment of tree stability, decay presence, root condition, lean, canopy structure, and proximity to surrounding targets such as homes, fences, or utilities. When removal is necessary, we use controlled rigging and dismantling techniques designed to minimize ground impact and protect surrounding structures.

Our tree removal service includes:

• Comprehensive risk and health evaluation
• Safe sectional dismantling using industry-approved rigging systems
• Protection of surrounding landscape, structures, and utilities
• Cleanup and removal of debris, with optional wood sectioning
• Stump grinding available as an added service

Our goal is to complete the removal efficiently, safely, and with respect for your property while preserving the integrity of the surrounding landscape.

Urban and suburban environments often create challenging growing conditions for trees. Soil compaction, limited rooting space, construction stress, and nutrient deficiencies can weaken even mature trees. Our ISA Certified Arborists offer targeted fertilization programs designed to strengthen root systems, improve foliage density, and enhance overall tree vitality.

We utilize deep root fertilization, which injects nutrient-rich solutions directly into the soil at the root zone. This improves nutrient uptake, oxygen flow, and soil structure. Rather than applying broad lawn fertilizers, we tailor each treatment to the species, soil conditions, and stress factors affecting the tree.

Tree fertilization is recommended for:

• Thinning or pale foliage
• Reduced annual growth
• Stress caused by drought, soil compaction, or construction
• Recovery from pest or disease pressure
• Trees that require enhanced resilience and vigor

Our approach delivers long-term improvements in tree health, helping your landscape withstand environmental stress while maintaining strong, attractive growth.

Proper pruning supports structural integrity, reduces risk, and enhances the natural form of a tree. Our ISA Certified Arborist team performs limb removal and corrective pruning following established industry standards to ensure long-term tree health. Improper pruning or topping can cause irreversible damage, increase decay, and create future hazards, which is why professional care is essential.

Limb removal is recommended to:

• Eliminate dead, weakened, or storm-damaged branches
• Reduce interference with roofs, driveways, or walkways
• Improve airflow and light penetration within the canopy
• Decrease risk of limb failure during storms
• Shape young trees for strong, sustainable structure

Each cut is made with precision, respecting branch collars and natural growth patterns to support proper healing. Our goal is to improve safety and aesthetics without compromising tree health.

Emerald Ash Borer continues to pose a severe threat to ash trees across the region. Infestations progress quickly, often causing canopy dieback and structural decline within a few years. Our ISA Certified Arborists provide professional diagnosis and trunk-injection treatments that protect high-value ash trees before infestations become irreversible.

We use systemic trunk injections that deliver treatment directly into the tree’s vascular system, ensuring maximum effectiveness and avoiding unnecessary exposure to surrounding soil or vegetation. When applied on the proper schedule, this method can preserve healthy ash trees for many years.

EAB treatment is ideal for:

• Ash trees with strong overall health
• Trees that contribute significant shade or property value
• Homeowners seeking preservation over removal
• Slowing neighborhood spread of EAB populations

Our team provides honest guidance based on ISA standards, including whether treatment or removal is the more responsible long-term plan.

Deer browsing can cause substantial damage to young and ornamental trees, stripping bark, crushing new growth, and creating wounds that invite disease. Our ISA Certified Arborists design targeted deer protection plans to safeguard trees during their most vulnerable stages.

Protection methods may include:

• Physical barriers such as mesh guards and trunk protectors
• Temporary or seasonal fencing around newly planted trees
• Repellent applications during peak browsing seasons
• Species-specific recommendations to reduce deer attraction
• Monitoring and adjustments as trees mature

Proper deer protection preserves structural integrity, prevents repeated damage, and allows young trees to establish strong, healthy growth.

Once a tree is removed, the remaining stump can hinder replanting, attract pests, and interfere with mowing or landscape use. Our stump grinding service provides a clean, efficient solution for complete stump removal.

Using professional-grade equipment, our team grinds the stump below soil level, leaving the area ready for new planting, sod installation, or landscape restoration. The process is controlled to limit disturbance to nearby trees, structures, and utilities.

Stump removal is especially recommended when:

• You plan to plant a new tree in the same area
• Surface roots obstruct lawn care
• The stump creates a visual distraction or tripping hazard
• You want a smooth, refined appearance in landscaped areas

As ISA Certified Arborists, we ensure stump grinding is performed safely and thoroughly, preparing your property for future use while maintaining overall landscape health.