{"id":80,"date":"2019-06-14T14:48:18","date_gmt":"2019-06-14T14:48:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.timberlandtreecareindy.com\/blog\/?p=80"},"modified":"2019-06-14T14:48:18","modified_gmt":"2019-06-14T14:48:18","slug":"can-i-prune-my-tree-in-june","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.timberlandtreecareindy.com\/blog\/can-i-prune-my-tree-in-june\/","title":{"rendered":"Can I Prune My Tree in June?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Now that the summer is ready to kick off, all the flora\naround us are in full bloom, including our trees. This has many homeowners\nwishing they had trimmed or pruned better, or earlier, or both. Accordingly, it\nalso has the same homeowners asking whether or not it\u2019s safe to trim or prune\ntheir landscaping trees right now. Given that it is the month of June, it can\nbe risky to take a shear to a tree. So if you do make the decision to have your\ntree limbs reduced or cut back, be sure it is an educated one first. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Continue reading to learn what you need to know about\npruning trees in the summer.<\/h2>\n\n\n\nIndianapolis Tree Service 317-348-0811<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
National Tree Pruning Standards <\/h1>\n\n\n\n
Improper tree pruning can kill trees, so the techniques and\nmethods used to prune trees is very specific. In fact, the Tree Care Industry\nAssociation (TCIA) developed a set of standards for proper tree pruning that is\nused among true professional tree service contractors. This set of voluntary\nindustry consensus standards was written by the Accredited Standards Committee\n(ASC), and is called the American National Standards Institute A300, or ASC\nA300. They are the generally accepted\nindustry standards for tree care practices. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Do-It-Yourself Tree Pruning<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
It is not wise to prune trees on your own. Several factors\ngo into the process of tree pruning, so it requires extensive training and\nexperience, as well as, professional tools and resources to implement the job\nsafely and effectively. Attempting to prune your trees can put you at risk of\nhaving an accident or being seriously injured, and incorrect pruning can harm\nyour trees. Even small trees that do not require the use of a ladder should not\nbe pruned by anyone but a trained professional. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
When You Should Prune<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
The best time of year to prune trees is when they are still dormant.\nAlthough you can remove weak, diseased, or dead limbs any time during the year\nwith little to no effect on a tree, full-on pruning should only be carried out\nbefore spring growth begins. This means that right now is the perfect time to\nhave your trees pruned! Trees should be pruned once a year by a licensed and\ninsured tree care company that provides ANSI A300 tree pruning services. Be\nsure to ask whether or not they adhere to such standards before doing business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Some Exceptions to the Rule…<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
Flowering trees that bloom in the mid-to-late summer may get\nby with spring-time pruning since their blossoms appear so late in the year. However,\ntrees that blossom their flowers in the spring should always be pruned as soon\nas their flowers disappear. That usually occurs between the late summer and\nearly fall. It is best to always discuss your tree pruning needs and options\nwith a trusted Indianapolis tree service expert for professional advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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