When we have trees in our garden, we may not think much about them. But trees need to be looked after in order to flourish and not just visually. Pruning is also beneficial to a trees health and lifespan. For instance, pruning can get rid of the dead branches that weigh down and affect the surrounding healthier branches and roots, hindering how they grow and risking the chance of them falling. Decaying branches can break off during storms, which can be a hazard for anyone walking underneath. It can also fall on to a house and cause damage.

Trees can suffer from diseases and fungi that have the potential to spread to the healthier parts of the tree. By pruning and thinning the branches, this can localise the disease to one area and bring more light to the tree, helping it to develop and benefit the air flow. Flowering will also benefit from pruning, as this will help grow fruit and keep them safer from disease, as well as helping any wildlife which may use the tree as a habitat. It is best to have a professional prune the tree, as they will ensure it is done without any damage and limit the risk of excessive pruning, which can also harm the tree. Call us for all Tree work on the Isle of Wight.