The Difference Between Tree Care and Tree Removal
Your home is a place of safety, serenity, and true beauty. But what happens when part of that natural beauty is unmanaged? What if you leave your trees in a bad state for too long? What if you don’t cut them with accuracy? What exactly is the difference between tree care and tree removal, and when will you need either?
Ah, so many questions, so many trees -so little time.
Don’t worry; we’re going to help you get to the tree trunk bottom of it by answering all of your questions and more, right here in this article.
So, What is the Difference Between Tree Care and Tree Removal?
Believe it or not, trees really are living organisms. Every cut, every change, everything you do to a tree has long-term effects. You also have to keep in mind that every single tree is unique in its own way, and comes with various needs dictated by the environment it sits in, along with its often centuries of history.
With this in mind, it’s essential to carry out proper tree care in order to watch nature thrive before your very eyes, as if you leave it too late, you may have to hire a professional Arborist to carry out a tree removal.
Unsure what’s going on in your garden? Have no fear; knowledge is power! Let’s check out the differences between tree care and tree removal so you can get educated.
Tree Care
Tree care is often carried out to maintain or improve your trees and shrubs’ appearance, vitality, and structure. We know that good health is our first and most vital line against issues in the human body, but did you know it was also the same for nature’s trees?
To boast health all year round, it’s vital that the trees on your property stay appropriately trimmed. Lack of proper pruning (otherwise known as trimming) is likely to cause disease and sickness to spread, slowly killing an otherwise healthy tree.
If you want your tree to remain both lush and large, and you have the experience, you can attempt DIY tree care. However, if you have no experience and are unsure where to start, it’s probably best to leave it to professional Arborists.
Tree Removal
Tree removal, otherwise known as tree felling, is not something we like to emphasize -but it’s an essential part of arboriculture when carried out professionally and safely. The goal is always to keep trees healthy; however, some instances will arise in which removal is the best alternative.
The tree removal procedure is carried out to eliminate dying or dead trees, and any that have turned into a hazard. Tree removals may also prove helpful when a tree takes up too much space and does not allow other plants to grow or thrive.
Since tree removal is incredibly hazardous, you definitely won’t be able to do it unless you’re a professional arborist. On that note, let’s check out what exactly you can and can’t do in DIY tree care without the help of an expert.
DIY Tree Care Do’s and Don’ts
Looking to do some DIY tree care on a small tree with lightweight branches and a canopy that you can reach? Go for it! However, if the job is any bigger, please don’t take the risk. Reach out to a professional arborist and gain some peace of mind in the process.
Check out the complete list of do’s and don’ts:
Do:
- Mulch trees
- Water trees regularly
- Keep notice of dying or dead limbs
- Keep track of pests or insects on trees (see our guide on DIY Pest Control vs Professional Pest Control)
- Remove broken tree limbs if easily accessible by hand
Don’t:
- Remove fallen or partially fallen limbs
- Use a ladder to deadwood limbs from trees
- Spray for pests yourself using chemicals you’ve mixed together
We know that you want to be successful in all your projects; that’s why we always strive to create informative honey-do lists! We know that this may not be a full guide to DIY tree care, but we hope that it’s a good place for you to start.
If you do have any specific questions you’d like to ask an arborist, feel free to give the guys at Arborascents a call, they’ll be more than happy to help!