If a tree has become damaged or diseased, you may have no option but to ask a tree service to remove it. However, when you remove a tree from your garden, it can significantly impact other areas. Read on to find out more about tree removal.

Soil stability

Removing a tree can cause the soil to become unstable, as the roots that hold the soil together are removed. This can lead to erosion, as the soil is washed away by rain or blown away by the wind. The loss of soil can also affect the growth of other plants in your garden, as they will not be able to get the nutrients and minerals they need from the soil. A tree service will be able to advise you on how best to reinforce the area the tree used to occupy using fresh soil or other plants.

Weed growth

Weeds can also take advantage of the situation after a tree is removed. Weeds will quickly colonise any open space in the garden, and they can suppress the growth of other plants. Weeds can also be difficult to remove, so it is important to take this into account before you remove a tree. A tree service will be able to advise you on how to keep weeds down using plastic sheeting, mulch and chemical treatments.

Wind and rain protection

A tree can provide protection against high winds and rain as it breaks the wind's force and helps prevent soil erosion by trapping rainfall in its canopy. When a tree is removed, these benefits are lost, and your property will be exposed to the full force of the wind and rain, which can damage your plants and garden furniture. A tree service may recommend planting new mature trees or installing fencing or windbreaks to help mitigate the impact of the tree removal.

Shade

If you want to remove a tree for cosmetic reasons, remember that it will be exposed to full sunlight in all seasons after the tree is removed. This can make your garden extremely hot during summer and may require you to spend more time shading your plants during this period. A tree service will advise on when your trees are likely to become shaded again if they are planted at specific times of the year.

So as you can see, there are many factors to consider before removing a tree from your garden. If you need to remove a tree, it is best to take the advice of a local tree service.