Trimming and Pruning – The Facts You Should Know

Commercial and residential properties add landscaping enhancements for the same reason, to grab attention and direct it toward their landscape. While for homeowners it is about pride, for commercial property owners it is about livelihood. Management must drive new business to the property, whether it be new tenants for an office park or new residents of an apartment complex. These clients must then be retained, and they will be looking elsewhere if the quality of the landscape takes a nosedive. It is for this reason that properties are always adding and rotating plant material, from small to large. These plants must be maintained in order to look good, and trimming is one of those required services. So, let’s dive into trimming and pruning- the facts you should know.

What is Trimming (or Pruning)?

The names of these two services can be very confusing because they are actually referring to the same thing. Trimming and pruning are interchangeable, and either is correct. This is the process of removing any foliage from any piece of plant material. Anything from a small flower to a large tree. There are many reasons that a plant might need to be pruned, from aesthetics to health. It is an essential maintenance service that must be performed on a routine basis, lest your plant material grows out of control. In this next section, we will get into exactly why.

Benefits of Trimming and Pruning

As we mentioned before, trimming and pruning is done typically for two reasons. The first and foremost is the health of the plant. Any plant material can take on disease, especially shrubs and trees. It can come to fruition as decay on one piece of foliage or in one area. The removal of this area keeps the cause of the decay from spreading to the rest of the plant material. If not then the plant material is at risk of death. While this is important, so is the second purpose of trimming and pruning. It can also be done to direct the growth of the tree. This can be done in order to prevent the tree from growing toward a sensitive area, like the structure or an electrical box. It can also be done when the plant material has become disheveled or unruly. This is especially helpful for overgrown groundcover, or shrubs.

When Should Trimming and Pruning be Performed?

Now that you know exactly why trimming and pruning needs to be performed, you need to know when. Winter is the best time to prune in our area up north, but anytime that decay and disease is present is also time. This is largely because when pruning is performed, it will almost assuredly motivate brand-new healthy growth, which you want in the springtime. 

 

Pruning Performed by a Professional

Because of the equipment and precision required to perform pruning of any plant material, it is best to leave this work to a professional. Our team at Priority can take care of pruning any plant material. We utilize extensive training processes and quality assurance to ensure that is done safely, and effectively for our clients. 

Our work has always been a reflection of our clients, both commercial and industrial. Like you, we take pride in your property and our TOP PRIORITY is to provide the most reliable resources, knowledge, and service to achieve and retain a superior and sustainable landscape. Give us a call at (708) 946-6121 or email us at [email protected] today.