If you have mature trees growing on your land, they can certainly add beauty and kerb appeal.  However, it's very important that you have your trees regularly maintained and pruned by a professional tree service company.  Read on to find out why.

Cavity prevention

A common problem with many old trees is 'branch-drop'.  This phenomenon can occur at any time of the year, presenting a potential danger to life and property. 

When a tree is damaged, for example by high winds, decay can become established within the cavity left by the injury to the tree.  Decay can spread much more quickly than the tree can heal itself, leaving a weak spot that can cause large tree limbs to just drop off without warning.

Regular lopping and pruning can help to alleviate this danger by removing vulnerable branches and preventing the formation of decay-prone cavities.  A professional tree service will have the experience to quickly identify problem areas and treat them appropriately.

Canopy management

If the tree's canopy is left unmanaged, it could become clogged with small twigs and branches, which will prevent adequate light and airflow from reaching the leaves.  If this occurs, the tree will become unhealthy as it cannot 'feed' itself, leading to poor flowering and cropping in the case of fruit trees.  A top-heavy crown will also act as a sail, leaving the tree vulnerable to structural failure and damage during high winds or heavy rainstorms.

Regular tidying-up and pruning of the tree's canopy will keep it healthier and render it less likely to damage.

The overall look

It's important that you are clear on what you want to achieve by having your trees pruned or lopped.  Do you want the canopy height to be raised so that it doesn't interfere with foot traffic beneath?  Would you feel safer if large branches that overhang your home were removed?  Are you concerned that your fruit trees aren't producing as much fruit as they could do?  Whatever your concerns, an experienced tree service contractor will be able to address them for you.

In conclusion

If you have trees on your land, whether they are purely there for the beauty they bring, or to produce a fruit crop every year, it's crucial that you have them correctly and professionally maintained.  Have a chat with your local tree service company like Colourful Tree Lopping for more advice and guidance on how to best look after your trees.