How often do I need to prune my trees?

• <div><p>Any tree that needs to be pruned should be pruned to remove dead branches at least once a year. You may need to prune far more often if you’re trying to maintain a certain shape or to save a tree that suddenly becomes infected.</p></div>

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Q: How far back can you prune a plum tree?

• <div><p>Generally, you&rsquo;ll want to prune back the trunk by 1 to 2 feet each year to promote bushy growth. Doing so concentrates vegetative buds closer to the bottom of the tree, where you can easily harvest fruit. For side shoots that are a year old, leave at least six leaves. </p><p>Never remove more than 30% of a tree&rsquo;s foliage during pruning&mdash;even if your tree is really overgrown. Removing this much foliage at a time could kill your tree.</p></div>

Q: How long should I water a tree?

• <div><p>How often and long you should water a tree depends on the species and if it is mature or <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/tree-care-and-how-often-water-your-new-tree.htm">newly planted</a>. The amount of water is also based on the tree's size. A good rule of thumb is approximately 5 gallons per inch of the trunk's diameter.</p><p>Adjusting watering to the recommended suggestions for the tree type and weather conditions is vital. For instance, watering trees during a drought is necessary, and you may need to water more frequently than usual.</p></div>

Q: What’s the best time of year to prune a tree?

• <div><p>Aim to have your trees inspected and pruned in early spring. At this point in the year, tree service professionals can note where there is old growth from winter and cut that back to encourage new growth for the rest of the year. Pruning at the wrong time of the year could make your trees prone to diseases.</p></div>

Q: Is tree topping a good technique?

• <div><p>Generally, no, tree topping isn&rsquo;t a good technique, and you should avoid using it in most cases. Tree topping may be the only good option to save a tree following severe damage after a storm, but in most other cases, it&rsquo;s not the right choice. Tree topping can leave trees vulnerable to disease and further damage, and most pros will suggest against it. </p></div>

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On a recommendation we used PODS for our move from CT to AR Everything went fine until we wanted the PODS dropped off at our new home, but found out that they don’t service little towns. Why not is beyond me! Will never ever use their service again and will not recommend them to my friends
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Bought a house earlier this year, found a leak and other issues with my A/C unit. He came out same day and found lots more issues. Got parts really quickly and came back to put them in. Very friendly and respectful. Awesome job and affordable price. Would absolutely recommend and will certainly...
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Great service, gets the job done and at a great price. I recommend them.
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Very understanding about all our needs ! Clean work, very good quality.
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They did excellent work in a timely manner.
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They were very professional, helpful in letting me know every step and let me know about any changes. I will definitely be having them do future projects.
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William Kincaid knows what he's doing when it comes to dropping a tree!!!! Impressive precision, prompt service, affordable price! I would defiantly use him again, and I will be referring him to my friends.
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Reviewed in July 2014
Called and Mrs. Thurman scheduled the guys to come to the house in two days as they were in the middle of a big job and our problem was a small leak, not an emergency. <br /> Two plumbers arrived. The plumbers were very courteous. I was impressed with their professionalism. Before they ever...
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Tree Service questions, answered by experts

Generally, you’ll want to prune back the trunk by 1 to 2 feet each year to promote bushy growth. Doing so concentrates vegetative buds closer to the bottom of the tree, where you can easily harvest fruit. For side shoots that are a year old, leave at least six leaves.

Never remove more than 30% of a tree’s foliage during pruning—even if your tree is really overgrown. Removing this much foliage at a time could kill your tree.

Any tree that needs to be pruned should be pruned to remove dead branches at least once a year. You may need to prune far more often if you’re trying to maintain a certain shape or to save a tree that suddenly becomes infected.

How often and long you should water a tree depends on the species and if it is mature or newly planted. The amount of water is also based on the tree's size. A good rule of thumb is approximately 5 gallons per inch of the trunk's diameter.

Adjusting watering to the recommended suggestions for the tree type and weather conditions is vital. For instance, watering trees during a drought is necessary, and you may need to water more frequently than usual.

Aim to have your trees inspected and pruned in early spring. At this point in the year, tree service professionals can note where there is old growth from winter and cut that back to encourage new growth for the rest of the year. Pruning at the wrong time of the year could make your trees prone to diseases.

Generally, no, tree topping isn’t a good technique, and you should avoid using it in most cases. Tree topping may be the only good option to save a tree following severe damage after a storm, but in most other cases, it’s not the right choice. Tree topping can leave trees vulnerable to disease and further damage, and most pros will suggest against it.

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