Is It Okay To Prune My Trees In Summer?
Summer time is gardening time! Which is why most of us don’t notice the dead tree limbs hanging over the house until its warm enough for us to want to take a walk around the garden again. This might encourage you to grab the loppers and get busy reshaping your trees, however, this isn’t the best practice for their health. Pruning trees outside of their dormant season can bring about more trouble than it is worth more often than not.
What are the risks to pruning my trees in summer?
Reduced growth for next season
Some specimen are more likely to become infested with insects or diseases when pruned during this time
In the meantime, however, small maintenance pruning is strongly encouraged to promote healthy growth on your trees for the next season!
If you have noticed dead or dying limbs or branches that pose a risk to you, your family or your home, its best to contact a tree care professional to have a tree risk assessment performed on your property. If you have any questions about tree pruning or would like to be connected with a certified arborist, click the link below to be connected!