Pruning
We follow ANSI A300 Standards for pruning.  The pruning techniques shown below (Cleaning, Thinning, Raising and Reduction) define specific types of pruning that may be necessary to maintain a mature tree in a healthy, safe, and attractive condition.

Cleaning
Cleaning is the removal of dead, dying, diseased, crowded, weakly attached, and low-vigor branches from the crown of a tree.

Thinning
is the selective removal of branches to increase light penetration and air movement through the crown. Thinning opens the foliage of a tree, reduces weight on heavy limbs, and helps retain the tree's natural shape.

Raising
Raising removes the lower branches from a tree in order to provide clearance for buildings, vehicles, pedestrians, and vistas.

Reduction
Tree Reduction reduces the size of a tree, often for clearance for utility lines. Reducing the height or spread of a tree is best accomplished by pruning back the leaders and branch terminals to lateral branches that are large enough to assume the terminal roles (at least one-third the diameter of the cut stem). Compared to topping, reduction helps maintain the form and structural integrity.

Removal
Tree removal is usually the last resort but may be necessary in certain situations. Trees provide many benefits such as shade, reduce energy bills, increase real estate value by 5%-20%. Trees also absorb carbon dioxide and other air pollutants from the air and give off oxygen.

Stump Grinding
Once a tree has been removed the tree stump can be removed with a stump grinder. This includes using a specifically designed tool that utilizes carbide cutting teeth to grind the remaining stump down to ground level or below, effectively killing the tree and help prevent regrowth.

Lot Clearing & Brush Removal
Lot Clearing is performed when a developer, rancher, or home owner needs to have several trees cleared from a lot or area on a property. We can also remove any brush that is located on that property.