Trees on your property can provide value to your home in a variety of ways: from shade and beauty to better health and curb appeal. But trees need regular maintenance and care if they’re going to remain beautiful, healthy, and happy.

Some owners avoid trimming their trees because they’re worried about the cost, and so they ignore the chore. But this can lead to problems later in the tree’s life. With Boutte Tree, we’ll provide you with professional tree services at a reasonable cost.

Trees need to be trimmed for a variety of reasons, including illness, maintaining growth and health, but also for aesthetic purposes and to keep your property looking beautiful. The below list includes common reasons to regularly trim your trees:

• More fruit or flower production - If your tree is a fruit or flower producer, then you may need to regularly prune it to keep it looking beautiful. As the tree grows larger, it has more branches to devote its energy and nutrients to, which means often the fruits will be smaller and the blossoms less robust. Trimming extra branches can help a fruit tree to send its energy and nutrients to fewer branches, resulting in better flowers and fruit.
• Control Overgrowth - If your tree is near your home, then it may need to be trimmed to control its growth. If it grows too large and starts encroaching on power lines, or perhaps is stretching too close to your dwelling, it could be hazardous. Regular pruning will reduce hazards and keep your tree healthy.
• Train Your Trees - Trees often grow in a shape or pattern that isn't beneficial for their health. Which is why regular trimming can keep them healthy and happy, longer. If your tree has crossing branches, or new branches growing lower on the trunk, it may be time to schedule a trim.