Trees are vital to our ecosystem's soil and air quality. Denver's semi-arid climate and extreme temperature shifts can make it challenging to maintain healthy trees and shrubs especially in the first year or two after planting.
Properly trimming and pruning woody plants is both an art and a science, so hiring an experienced professional to do the job is safer and wiser since they have the tools and know-how to do the job correctly and quickly.
Why tree care matters: yearly pruning promotes more abundant flowering and foliage the following spring, allowing plants to efficiently put their energy into growth and maturation. Renewal pruning can be done three to five years apart depending on the plant type and age.
When to trim and prune: it is generally best to schedule this service between late fall and early spring before new growth or blossoms emerge. Pruning trees in the summer isn't healthy because it causes too much stress on the tree.
Trimming vs. pruning: pruning removes unnecessary or damaged branches or corrects and maintains a tree structure. Trimming promotes healthy growth, especially in young trees, shrubs and hedges. Both services are important practices to maintain healthy ornamental trees, fruit trees, and shrubs.
If you aren't a seasoned gardener, it can be risky to do this work on your own and might cost you the replacement of several plants. Under-pruning a plant won't give it the needed boost for growth, but over-pruning often causes stress, reduces foliage production, and increases susceptibility to pests and disease.
