Having a weak or dying tree in your yard has a potential hazard lying in wait. You risk thousands of dollars of property damage and, worse, injury to your family. Even if your tree looks perfectly healthy, natural variables such as storms and heavy rainfalls can easily cause your tree to snap, leading to an accident. The good news is that dangerous trees can be easy to spot and take care of before they become disastrous. To help you identify a problematic tree, focus on these parts of the tree: The trunk The tree trunk supports a massive weight of the tree branches, and sometimes the weight may be too much to bear. So, check for any indications of cavities in the trunk or maybe cracks. Also, check for any peeling barks off the trunk. If you notice any of these, the entire tree may be at a greater risk of splitting or breaking apart. Check the canopy If your tree is not giving the shade it’s supposed to, the problem could be it has some dead branches. Or, if you notice the b...

Trees are trimmed for three main reasons: Safety – dead, broken, and overgrown tree branches are a serious safety hazard Aesthetics – trimming your trees leaves them looking neat and in great shape. Just don’t overdo or try to impose an unnatural size or shape; you may end up damaging your tree. And health – sometimes the only way to save an unhealthy tree is by trimming off its affected branches. Tree trimming or tree removal is an art and a science at the same time. If you don’t have the proper tree trimming principles and how it affects tree growth, you may end up making the same mistakes all over again. If you want to get it right without damaging your trees, it’s best to trust the task in the hands of a professional. However, if you’re up for the task, use the following tips when trimming your trees Try to trim your trees during the dormancy period in winter to usher in new growth when the warm season arrives. An exception would be for flowering plants and some evergreen...