Friday, 4 January 2013

TREE PRUNING- INTRODUCTION & REASONS TO DO IT

When a tree is newly planted, it needs a lot of care for its healthy growth. Trees not only keep our planet beautiful but also keep our environment fresh and clean. Proper care is integral to protect them from various diseases. In addition, variety of activities such as tree trimming , pruning and others need to be carried out to ensure best health to them.

In this article we will concentrate on tree pruning Las Vegas and will walk through its various aspects.

INTRODUCTION:

We will start with understanding what pruning actually is? It is a horticulture technique that is used on trees to control their growth and to selective removal of parts such as buds, branches or roots. In other words, the purpose of this technique is to produce healthy, strong and attractive plants.

REASONS FOR DOING THIS:

The procedure is carried out due to several reasons. In the current section of this article we will concentrate on the three main reasons to prune plants. These are:

Safety: It includes selective removal of such branches of the plant that could fall and cause property damage or injury to people. The process involves trimming of branches that create an obstacle to the line of sight on driveways and streets as well as hamper the wiring as well. However, all this can be avoided by carefully selecting a plant species, which will not spread beyond the space and thus would not hinder the vicinity for all the above mentioned reasons.

Health: This includes removal of diseased or dead, crossing and rubbing branches, thinning the crown to reduce its density, to ,minimize common pest problems, and to reduce mechanical stress on selected branches from snow, ice, wind or gravity with structural defects such as hollows, cracks, cavities or long branches.

Aesthetics: it involves stimulation of fruit or flower production that enhances the natural form of the plant and its character according to the garden's design and in context of the area surrounding it.

In order to get the best results of the procedure for your yard, you must keep in mind the below mentioned critical points-
  • Avoid pruning in late winters or in early springs due to sap flow.
  • To reduce plant diseases and insect problems, avoid prune plants from spring to summer.
If you are looking for emergency and expert tree trimming, pruning and other related service in Las Vegas, please log on to www.nevadatree.com

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