Why people call us to trim.
How we prune.
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Look at the whole tree
We check structure, deadwood, what the tree is over and how it is growing before we pick any cuts.
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Agree on the goal
Clearance off the house, deadwood out, a lighter crown, or all three. You know what we are cutting before we start.
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Cut to standard
Cuts at the branch collar, no topping and no stubs, following the ANSI A300 pruning standard. [CONFIRM]
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Clean up
Brush chipped and hauled, wood stacked if you want it, yard and gutters cleared of debris.
Good pruning, done safely.
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No topping Topping leaves weak regrowth and a tree that is more dangerous later. The City of Harrisburg does not accept it on street trees, and neither do we.
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The right season Late winter is the best time for most trees. Oaks are pruned December through March to avoid oak wilt, per Penn State Extension. Dead or broken limbs can come out any time.
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Crews in full PPE Helmets, eye and ear protection, chaps and harnesses, following the ANSI Z133 safety standard for tree work. [CONFIRM]
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Site and traffic control Cones and a clear drop zone. Nobody stands under a load.
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Fully insured Certificate of insurance on request. [Insurance details]
Trimming jobs.
When is the best time to trim?
Late winter, while the tree is dormant, for most trees. Oaks should be pruned December through March because of oak wilt. Spring-flowering trees are best pruned right after they bloom. Dead, broken or dangerous limbs can come off any time.
Will you top my tree to make it shorter?
No. Topping causes weak, fast regrowth and decay. If a tree is too big for its spot, we can reduce the crown properly or talk about removal.
Can you trim near power lines?
We trim around the service line to your house. Main lines on the poles belong to the utility, and they handle clearance there. [CONFIRM: line-clearance training and policy]
How often should trees be pruned?
For most yard trees, every few years is enough. Young trees benefit from structural pruning early. We tell you what your trees need on the walk-through.
Do you clean up?
Yes. Brush is chipped and hauled, and we clear debris from the yard, driveway and gutters.
More than a trim? We do that too.
Tell us what needs trimming.
Send the form or call the shop. Tell us what the limbs are over. We call back to walk the job.
Tree on a house, a car or a line? Skip the form and call.
Storm line 717-743-5871