Pruning and Hedge Trimming

Pruning is the process of cutting away unwanted, unnecessary or undesirable plant parts. Pruning is most often used as a way of controlling growth direction of plants or to remove diseased or damaged sections of the plant.

Pruning can help increase the lifespan of your plants as pruning increases airflow and light access, both of which are essential for the health of your plants. 

When pruning branches and trees you can avoid potential hazards to people and your property by making sure that weak parts that would be prone to falling are taken care of. 

Pruning can also help give your home a more manicured look, which increases the curb appeal of your property. 

However, these benefits can only be gained when pruning is done properly. Improper pruning can weaken or deform the plant. It is extremely easy to injure your plants if you attempt to prune yourself and cut in the incorrect spot or use the wrong tools. For example, when pruning trees or hedges it is easy to tear the bark if you don’t know how to properly cut it, resulting in your tree being more susceptible to diseases and a decreased flow of nutrients throughout the tree, weakening it overall. It is also important to know how to create “windows” to let light in so the entire plant flourishes. Without creating these windows, the plants that are not on the surface will be unable to photosynthesize and will die. 

Pruning is an important part of keeping your yard beautiful, healthy and safe. But it is easy to mess up. It is imperative to find skilled people to ensure that your yard is pruned properly. 

Here at Perennial our landscape technicians are extremely well trained on proper pruning. They know exactly which tool and technique to use on various plants, bushes and trees to ensure the plant’s health. Reach out today and we can set up a time to walk your property and recommend and pruning programs specific for your yard’s needs.