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Posted on: 23 February 2022

Ideally, tree trimming should be as simple as cutting branches to promote healthy growth. In reality, tree trimming is complicated and can be risky, especially in the situations discussed below.  Trimming Trees Near Power Lines  Trimming or cutting trees near power lines isn't a DIY job. Don't attempt to climb that tree and trim the branches. In high winds, the tree can be swayed towards the power lines. When this happens, the trees create a path for the electricity to travel to the ground.
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Posted on: 13 January 2022

Tree diseases are caused by fungal, bacterial, or viral pathogens. The most fatal of these diseases usually enter the tree via wood or root wounds, although sometimes insects are the vectors that bring disease to a tree. Depending on the disease and the severity, removal may be the only suitable option.  1. Contagion Severity Some tree diseases can be treated or even cured. Others, like Dutch elm disease, are fatal. Fatal, highly contagious diseases are best destroyed as soon as they are recognized.
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Posted on: 3 December 2021

If you have a tree growing on your property that is not doing well, it is important that you first determine why this is happening. There may be some cases where it would be best to remove the tree. Keep reading so you know what you should do.  When To Remove a Tree If there is a tree on your property that will not damage anything if it falls, you can leave it be and allow it to die naturally.
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Posted on: 14 October 2021

Limbs can hang low if your crabapple tree is laden with heavy fruit year after year. Often branches will break or become diseased. You can prune those limbs and branches whenever you like. However, if you wait until late winter or early spring before it blooms, your crabapple tree will have all summer to fill in with new growth. This will also help your tree fully flower the following spring.
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