Caring for Our Trees

Trees are some of the most valuable and hardworking features of our landscape. They provide shade for our homes, reduce air pollution and soil erosion, offer habitats for wildlife, and add natural beauty to our everyday lives.

Because they blend so peacefully into the background, it’s easy to forget that trees need our care to truly thrive.

Proper pruning plays a crucial role in strengthening and shaping trees. It involves making thinning cuts—removing entire limbs at their point of origin—rather than heading cuts, which involve cutting along the length of a branch or "hat-racking." Pruning correctly, and at the right time, can make all the difference in the health and longevity of your trees.