Frank has only been in his home for a year but has done a tremendous job ensuring everything looks as good as possible. This is especially true for his front yard, where he has gone out of his way to redo the landscaping and put new sod down. Now it’s time to do a little tree pruning, and the first call he makes is to our friendly and experienced team at Clean Edge Tree Service. Upon inspecting his two largest trees, we suggested crown thinning as the best route. But what exactly is crown thinning?
If you don’t know what crown thinning is, please don’t feel bad—the truth is, Frank didn’t know, either. But once we explained this tree pruning and trimming technique, he could rest easy knowing that his trees would look amazing when the job was complete.
What Is Crown Thinning?
Crown thinning is one of several techniques professional tree service companies use to maintain the health and beauty of trees throughout Sheboygan County. Rather than cutting limbs and branches haphazardly, crown thinning focuses on reducing weight on heavier limbs, improving sunlight to the inner canopy and lawn, limiting the spread of disease throughout the rest of the tree, and reducing drag caused by heavy winds. Why is this important?
Well, as your tree’s branches become too crowded, the leaves and stems compete against each other for nutrients. By opening up the crown (or top) of the tree, we can ensure a healthy light flow and distribution of those critical resources.
The benefits of crown thinning on trees are practically limitless. Here are just a few of them:
- Maintain the health and beauty of a tree
- Allow more sunlight to travel through the top of the tree (crown)
- Balanced air circulation throughout the tree
- The tree maintains its natural shape
- Deter disease and insect infestation
- Reduce the chance of weak and falling branches
This past year, we probably did more crown thinning than any other type of tree pruning and trimming technique simply because of storms and dying sod below the tree. Even when the area has been in a drought, and storms are few and far between, the wind can still cause damage to trees that are too top-heavy. A thinner top permits more air to pass through—allowing the tree to be storm-resistant.
Once a tree takes a beating and is damaged, the chances that it will thrive diminish, and it’s only a matter of time before the tree completely fails. Crown thinning makes trees more sustainable in our crazy and unpredictable Wisconsin weather.
Your Wisconsin Home Deserves a Nice Yard!
Crown thinning is a great way to maintain the health and beauty of your trees without altering the naturalness or aesthetics of your landscape. Our team at Clean Edge wants to help. Call us for a free quote on tree pruning or any other service we offer! We offer free estimates and will answer any questions or concerns.
You can depend on our commitment to quality and our vast knowledge of what trees need the most.
Call Clean Edge Tree Service Today!
Clean Edge Tree Service Wisconsin is your residential and commercial tree removal and 24-7 storm clean-up pro in Sheboygan and surrounding areas. We are family-owned and operated by certified arborists who have deep personal roots in this community, which means we have the equipment and experience to tackle any tree project you throw our way safely and efficiently.
Do you need to trim a few branches or remove a stump? We do that. Did your tree fall over in a storm? We’ll be there for whatever emergency storm clean-up needs you have. Call Clean Edge Tree Service today!
