Trimming and pruning your Kansas City trees is critical to the overall health of your trees and the safety of your property. We are all aware of fundamental tree care practices like watering, mulching, and fertilizing. Trimming a tree, however, is a whole different story that most do not know much about.
While large trees should always be handled by a professional tree trimming company to ensure proper safety measures and a healthy tree, small tree trimming may vary. Keep in mind that there are still best practices to follow when trimming a small tree on your own.
A small tree has smaller, skinnier, and lightweight branches with a canopy that is no taller than your eye-level. Any tree that is large or tall with heavy branches or requires the use of a ladder is too big to trim on your own. Regardless of tree size, there are some instances you should not try to trim the tree. Call in professionals if the tree you want to trim is near your house or close to a power line.
Follow these DIY tree trimming guidelines when planning to trim a small tree on your property.
You should never attempt to trim a big or tall tree by yourself. Our primary concern is your safety so please keep in mind that these DIY tree trimming tips are only for small trees. If you are not certain about how to trim a small tree on your Kansas City property, contact any of our trusted professionals at Safety Tree Service.