Stupid Mistakes Trimming Or Pruning whit Bad Practices?

Stupid mistakes people make when
trimming trees

Tree
trimming and pruning are some of the toughest tasks that you perform when
maintaining your yard or the garden. Many people make mistakes when pruning
trees that make them look horrible or kill then altogether. However, if it is
done right, pruning ensures that the tree looks great, grows uniformly, and is
not affected by pests and diseases. 

Here are the common mistakes

Tree

topping involves the removal of the top of the tree as well as cutting back on
the main branches. Most of the owners top the trees just because they feel that
the tree has grown too big. Topping makes the trees stressed, decay at the edge
and are damaged by diseases and insects. The tree may also die.  

 Trimming at the wrong time 

 Trimming requires precise timing and the knowledge
of when it is best for the tree. Some trees such as the Texas Oak should not be
pruned around February to June to prevent infection with the wilting disease.
West facing branches should never be trimmed during summer as they are likely
to lead to sunscald damage. Seek information about the tree you grow before
pruning it.

Trimming at wrong spots

Most
people think that cutting branches flush to the branches is the right thing to
do. However, removing  the entire limb,
the wound left behind does not heal. This becomes the point where pests and
diseases get into the tree. Each of the trees has an elevated bump where the
branch interacts with the trunk called the collar. The collar has special cells
that help the tree heal fast. Without the cells, the wound left behind would
eventually kill the tree. 

Over pruning

 Over pruning involves the removal of too much
of the tree branches at a given time. The trimming experts advise that you
should only remove less than 20% of the tree. Trimming too much hinders the
tree’s ability to make and transport food thereby leading to stunted growth.
This pruning also opens up too much of the tree to sun leading to sunscald.
Sunscald can lead to the spread of disease.

Lopping

This is
the practice of cutting the branch at other areas rather than the node and the
union. Lopping leads to increased growth of  Watersprouts are tiny
branches that stick out like hair. They  are very frangile than other branches
and require more regular pruning. Watersprouts also makes the tree more
susceptible to rotting thereby shortening the lifespan of your tree.

Safety Trimming

by mels. Posted on July 27, 2016

Safety Measures On Trimming a Tree close To Power lines


Well maintained trees can immensely improve air
quality, beautify the environment and even increase the aesthetic value
of a home. However, when trees grow too close to power lines they can
cause power outages, safety hazards and even create fire. It is
therefore important to keep the tree foliage and branches from coming
into contact with power lines or any electricity infrastructure around.
Pruning is the most common method of prevent tree foliage from coming
into contact with power lines. However, when pruning there are certain safety measures that should be taken as can be viewed below:

Secure the area

If a tree has fallen or is in contact with power lines, secure the
area to prevent accidents from happening. Try and prevent your family
members or other people from coming too close to the tree. This is power
lines are in most cases naked and when they come into contact with
green trees the trees become conductors of the electricity and can
electrocute anything that touches the tree.  Therefore securing the area
is very important.

Call the electricity supply company

Green trees conduct electricity. This means that if you come into
contact with a tree with power lines passing through it you might get
electrocuted. Therefore, if you see that a tree or part of a tree is in
contact with power lines, it is important to call the electricity supply
company. The company will assign professionals to come and rectify the
problem by cutting the branches of the tree or even the tree itself.

Get a professional to prune the tree

If you have trees that grow close to power lines avoid pruning them
by yourself. This is because doing it yourself can be dangerous to you
as you can be electrocuted in the process. Therefore, it is always a
good idea to seek the services of professional who will take all the
necessary precautions while pruning the trees.




Avoid pruning in high winds




If the tree you want to prune is not so close to the power lines, you
can prune it yourself. However, when pruning ensure that you wear
protective gear for the head to the hands, to your feet. Ensure that the
protective gear you wear is not a good conductor of electricity. When
pruning trees that are in close proximity to power lines avoid pruning
in high winds. This is because high winds can blow branches towards the
power lines and this can be dangerous. It is because of such unforeseen
problems that you are advised to seek professional help when it comes to
pruning trees that are close to power lines.