Certified arborist making a precise branch collar cut on a residential oak tree in Columbus, OH
Tree Care, Tree Health, Tree Trimming & Pruning

Trimming Techniques that Protect Your Tree’s Health

Key Takeaways Proper tree trimming promotes healthy growth, prevents disease, and maintains structural strength.  Trim most trees during late winter or early spring dormancy; prune flowering trees after blooming.  Never remove more than 25% of a tree’s canopy in one season to avoid stress and damage.  Make cuts just outside the branch collar to encourage […]

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Tall oak tree growing close to overhead utility lines in Franklin County Ohio
Tree Care, Tree Health, Tree Trimming & Pruning

What Ohio’s Utility Line Clearance Rules Mean for Property Owners in Franklin County with Tall Trees

Key Takeaways Detecting Hidden Decay: Inspections uncover dangerous internal rot and root defects that are invisible to homeowners but cause trees to fail in high winds. Evaluating Saturated Soil: Inspectors assess regional loamy soil conditions to identify waterlogged root plates at risk of total windthrow uprooting. Risk Prioritization: Professional assessments provide a structured mitigation plan, […]

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