Each year, homeowners lose millions of dollars due to property damage caused by falling trees. Dealing with a fallen tree that has wrecked your or your neighbor’s home is a nightmare, even with homeowner’s insurance. Aside from major storms, there are several practices to keep your trees healthy and avoid a disaster on your property. When you need tree trimming and other maintenance services in Seattle, contact Integrity Tree Works.

 

Regular Pruning Keeps Trees Healthy

Pruning is the removal of dead, ill, or diseased branches from a tree to encourage growth. Many varieties of trees require frequent pruning to remain healthy, and doing so prevents decaying branches from falling and damaging nearby structures. Skilled trimming will also increase the level of sunshine your trees receive, allowing them to grow to healthy levels.

 

Inspect Your Trees for Signs of Disease

It is critical to routinely inspect trees for signs of infection since unhealthy trees are a disaster waiting to happen. Look at the leaves first. During spring and summer, the foliage should be rich and thick. Bare spots typically suggest root damage, insect infestation, or disease. Some signs of illness include brittle or an abundance of dead limbs surrounding your tree. Root degradation is often the cause of a leaning tree. If anything appears abnormal, contact an arborist to determine whether the tree can be treated.

 

Remove Diseased Trees

In some cases, unhealthy trees cannot be rescued, thus professional removal is the best course of action. A dead tree that is left to rot attracts pests and increases the likelihood that it will fall on your property. After the tree has been removed, many arborists can grind or extract what’s left.

 

Tree Maintenance in Seattle

When it comes to expert tree care in Seattle, trust the local arborists at Integrity Tree Works to help you keep your trees healthy, happy, and looking their best. Our team is skilled at all aspects of tree trimming, pruning, and beautification for many tree species, including oaks, maples, elms, firs, arborvitae, fruit trees, and more. From canopy thinning to seasonal tree pruning in Seattle and the surrounding communities, our team is here to provide the professional care your trees need to flourish. Give us a call at 206-501-7825 to tell us about your needs and we’ll gladly let you know how our team can help.