Freshening your property up in the spring helps breathe new life into your home and gives your home better curb appeal. Your trees are a huge factor in how your landscape looks and bring loads of benefits to your lawn and home. However, all trees need care and attention. Tree trimming is great for preserving and promoting growth, but sometimes removal is necessary. Read on to learn about reasons you may need professional tree services and tips on deciding which service is best.

Overgrown and Spreading

When to trim: If limbs are growing near power lines, above your house, or simply look overgrown and sightly, we can trim them back for you. This provides a better look and promotes healthy growth while minimizing safety hazards.

When to remove: If the tree roots are too near your home, they can push against the foundation and cause movement and structural issues. Tree roots also cause damage to sidewalks and driveways. If your trees are too close, they should be removed.

Dying or Dead

When to trim: If trees are dying due to a lack of nutrients, trimming them back might help. Having fewer limbs needed extra nutrients can help the tree feed the healthier parts for better growth.

When to remove: When a majority of the tree is already dead and shows no signs of flowering, there’s little chance of saving it. In this case, they should be removed.

Diseases

When to trim: If we find small areas of disease or easily treatable infections, we can often cure the issue and your tree can continue to thrive. Trimming can help remove diseased areas.

When to remove: If a disease is widespread throughout the tree or hazardous to other plants on your property, it’s best to remove the tree before bigger issues emerge.

Infestations

When to trim: Pest infestations are common in trees and can cause a load of problems. Trimming may help if the infestation is small and localized.

When to remove: If an infestation has caused extensive damage to the tree or is an immediate risk to your home or other plants, removal is the best way to stop the spread and get rid of the pests.

If you need tree trimming or removal, always hire experts who can tackle the project safely and expertly. If you aren’t quite sure which service you need, we can help. Call Maguire Tree Care, Inc. today and let our professional crew assess your trees and help you decide if trimming or tree removal is best for you and your San Francisco Bay area property.