Tips on Trimming Trees During Winter
Do you want to eliminate a damaged, sick, or unattractive tree in your yard? You, like most homeowners, are probably waiting until spring or summer to call for assistance. True, working outside in chilly weather is difficult. Contrary to popular opinion, trees can be removed in the winter. For various reasons, the cold season is considered perfect for tree trimming, pruning, and chopping down trees. Below are
It’s Easier to Remove Dormant Trees
Dormant trees are easier to care for because they lack leaves. Besides making the tree lighter (and lowering your post-fall clean-up tasks), the absence of foliage allows you to examine for visible symptoms of mold, decay, and other diseases you may have missed during periods of poor visibility.
You Prevent the Snow from Snapping Weak Branches
When a tree dies, its branches become dry and brittle. And once the winter ice and snow hit, this may quickly escalate into a major issue. Decaying branches may be unable to withstand the weight of falling snow. As a result, they may snap and fall abruptly to the ground. Falling branches can cause cracks in your roof, siding, and windows, putting your house and family in danger. You wouldn’t be comfortable with fragile, snow-laden limbs floating overhead while you and your kids try to make a snowman.
You Can Lower the Risk of a Pest Infestation
Insects, vermin, and other creatures feast on decaying trees. While this is natural in the environment, you don’t want termites, wood borers, and carpenter ants to settle in your yard—and hence your home. As a result, it’s advisable to remove a rotting tree in the winter to reduce the chances of a pest invasion the following spring.
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