Your Complete Guide
If you have a tree in your garden that just doesn’t look right, then you are probably stuck between saving it and cutting it down. There are lots of strong opinions on both! What you should remember is that there is no right or wrong choice. Just whatever is best for your garden. Here are a few points to help you decide. Whatever you choose to do, it’s always recommended to call in experienced Essex tree surgeons to carry out the work.
Your garden is crowded and overgrown
Is your outdoor space looking a little crowded? If you have a tree that has grown a little out of control, you need to look at the rest of your garden. Is it otherwise healthy and has little to no impact on any other trees and plants? Then it probably just needs to be pruned – perhaps using a method known as crown reduction. However, if you have lots of trees competing for space and nutrients, then selective removal might be best so you can let a smaller number thrive.
It’s close to your property
It’s natural to feel nervous when you have a large tree that is very close to your property. Whether it’s your home or a garden fence, or a shed, you should act quickly before anything bad happens. Is it otherwise healthy but just needs a little bit of a tidy up to bring it down to a more manageable size? Then, pruning is a good choice. If it is leaning or showing signs of severe disease, though, it could be time to cut it down.
It’s damaged
Trees might seem really strong and imposing, but they can suffer damage in severe weather. If just a small part of the tree has been damaged, then your tree surgeon may be able to just remove that part and come up with a care plan to preserve the rest of the tree. If it has been damaged to the degree where it will die or it has become unusable, then it is much better to carry out a controlled felling rather than let it fall.
Bringing in a tree surgeon
If you do have a tree that is worrying you, you shouldn’t try to deal with it yourself. Pruning a tree is dangerous thanks to the risk of falling branches and the tools that you need to use. You don’t need us to tell you that cutting a tree down takes those risks up to another level. A tree surgeon will not only be able to tell you what the best course of action for your tree is, but they will also carry out the work safely. They’ll get the job done much quicker than you, too!
What next?
Not sure whether to cut your tree down or give it a second chance at life? Call a tree surgeon today for an expert opinion and a job done well.
