CROWN REDUCTION
Crown Reduction
To reduce the height, spread and volume of a canopy all over by shortening branches and leaders back to suitable smaller interior branches.
Usually to manage the overall size of a tree crown, manage the weight and reduce leverage on branches and leading stems with the purpose of improving on the trees structure and form it has naturally developed.
A tree's primary function is to develop into the most ideal form for efficient photosynthesis. As a result, stand-alone trees (compared to forest trees) will often develop over-extended, end-heavy branches, great for farming sunlight, but a poor architecture for optimal, sound structure. We can 're-design' the trees form to create a safer tree with a lower risk of failure while maintaining a natural appearance.
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CLEARANCE PRUNING
Clearance Pruning
To reduce or remove branches as required to provide physical clearance of a certain target.
Usually to maintain distance from utility service wires, gutters, roof line or of trees over boundaries of neighbouring properties.
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FORMATIVE PRUNING
Formative Pruning
To reduce or remove branches as required. To correct or prevent structural defects and encourage good form.
Often done on juvenile trees to prevent many of the above pruning requirements in later years.
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CROWN LIFTING
Crown Lifting
To raise the lower canopy by removing some of the lowest branches.
Usually to give more physical clearance over footpaths, driveways or lawns and can also be done to offer more light penetration to a garden below.
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SELECTIVE PRUNING
Selective Pruning
To remove certain identified branches for a specific reason.
This is more often to make a tree fit with the clients needs than it is for an improvement in the trees own structure or health.
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REMEDIAL PRUNING
Remedial Pruning
To reduce or remove branches as required to correct structural defects and restore a foundation for future growth.
Usually done on mature trees to repair damage after major failures from storm events, other mechanical damage or previous poor 'pruning' practices.
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CROWN THINNING
Crown Thinning
To reduce canopy density by selectively removing secondary branches throughout the interior of the crown.
Usually done to offer more light penetration to a garden below or enhance the appearance of an otherwise overly dense, unruly tree. Care must be taken not to over-thin or encourage 'lions-tails' where only tufts of foliage remain towards the branch tips.
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WEIGHT REDUCTION
Weight Reduction
To reduce the length of over-extended, end-heavy lateral branches throughout the canopy.
Done for the same reasons as Crown Reduction, but is limited to only the more lateral branches, and does not include reduction of the height of leading stems in the upper canopy. This is our primary pruning method to improve safety and reduce risk of failing branches in trees.
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CROWN CLEANING
Crown Cleaning
To remove dead branches ‘deadwood’ and stubs from previous failures or poor 'pruning' throughout the canopy.
This type of pruning is often combined with any of the above pruning types, however some trees require only this.
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Tree Removal
Removal of a tree is sometimes the most appropriate option. Our professional tree climbers can dismantle a tree in a safe and efficient manner. Using the latest techniques in mobile rigging systems or even using cranes if need be, our team will do whatever it takes to complete the job without causing damage to your home and minimal impact to your garden.
Even in a confined space where your tree is surrounded by valuable landscaping or over your house, our team has not only the knowledge, but importantly the care to do whatever it takes to work around your assets without causing damage.
Your garden will be left clean and tidy, you won't know we've even been there.
Hedge Trimming
There are many types of tall hedges with some reaching heights of twenty feet or more and they all have their own unique features and attributes.
Most hedges are useful as screening, shading, wind breakers or just separating or defining a garden landscape.
Hedges require formative pruning for their first couple of years after planting. Formative pruning is usually carried out in winter or spring. After this, maintenance trimming is carried out, usually once a year for informal hedges and twice a year for formal hedges. Some formal hedges may need three cuts a year. Maintenance trimming is generally carried out between spring and summer.
Hand-held hedge shears are fine for smaller hedges, but for large hedges you'll probably need to use an electric or petrol hedge trimmer, scaffolding/ladders and accurate alignment tools.
