What’s wrong with a few shaggy trees or shrubs? More than you might expect. Overgrown vegetation can quietly creep up on a homeowner until it becomes a problem. Your trees and shrubs add handsome curb appeal to your property, but when they’ve grown out of control, these plants can ruin the aesthetic. Even more important is what the overgrowth can potentially do to your house, car, or landscape or your neighbor’s property.

That is why your shaggy trees and shrubs need a professional haircut by a tree service company.

Overgrown Trees May Look Strong, But …

Trees are among the most majestic plants on earth, but when they’re overgrown with heavy, large branches, they can threaten your personal safety. Sometimes, a tree or parts of it can fall to the ground without warning. Branches can also drop and harm children, adults or pets in the area.

The overgrowth needs to be trimmed and brought under control. Most homeowners lack the experience or the right tools to cut away the offending limbs or branches.

Your House Could Also Suffer Damage

Overgrown trees are vulnerable plants, and all it takes is a strong wind or some nasty weather to hit your house and give you a major problem. Overgrown trees can also cause damage to the roof, or branches can get tangled up in nearby power lines.

Large branches could fall and hit your car below or damage your patio, lawn furniture, pool and more. Also, don’t forget about the roots of an overgrown tree, which can mess with underground utility lines or cause cracks in your sidewalk.

Then, There Are Diseases and Pest Infestations

Overgrown shrubs may look unattractive around your property, but they can also encourage unwanted guests. When your shaggy shrubs are too close to your home and touching your foundation, it’s an invitation for termites to come inside. These pesky insects love wood, and any small cracks or fissures in a house’s gaps and foundation can offer termites a way to enter.

The same can be said of overgrown trees, which become stressed and can develop bacteria and mold. This, in turn, can damage foliage and spread the problem to other plants and trees on your property. Overgrown trees can also attract wood-boring insects, such as beetles and carpenter ants, which can cause significant damage to a landscape.

Isn’t It Time to Call In Expert Tree Trimmers?

If you’re living in the beautiful San Francisco Bay Area, call the industry’s finest for a free estimate today. Contact Maguire Tree Care, Inc. for tree trimming services. Since 1999, our local arborists have helped many trees and shrubs maintain their health and aesthetic appeal.