If you’ve just closed on the first home you’ve ever owned, congratulations! You might not have considered that, as well as being a new homeowner, you’re also a new yard owner. And that probably means that you own some trees now too. Just as your home will need some maintenance in the years ahead, your trees will as well. Below are a few facts about tree trimming that may be as new to you as your home.

Tree Trimming Boosts Your Property Value

Tidy and attractive landscaping is a relatively cost-effective way to boost your curb appeal and thus your property value. This does both you and your neighbors a favor since your property value helps keep theirs high as well. Tree trimming for landscaping reasons may go beyond maintenance. For example, you may want to trim trees into certain shapes.

Your Trees Grow Better

Tree trimming is about more than just aesthetics. Trimming can help your trees grow better, allowing more sunlight to reach different parts and removing sections that may be diseased or that are siphoning off resources. You’ll see very visible results from tree trimming if you have flowering or fruit-bearing trees. However, it’s important to do the trimming in the right way and at the right time of year. Otherwise, you may do more harm than good.

There Are Benefits to Hiring Professionals

Even if you’re an avid gardener, there are good reasons to leave tree trimming to the pros. In addition to knowing exactly how and when to prune, they’ll have the necessary equipment. This includes both the tools to do the job and the necessary safety gear. This gear protects not just tree trimmers but your property and other people. Some areas also have laws about permit requirements in certain situations or about how to dispose of debris, and professionals will know whether they apply in your case. Another reason to hire professionals is that they can properly assess the health of your trees. Diseased or dying trees or branches may look fine but be in danger of falling.

Tree Trimming Helps Keep the Power On

Storms or even just windy days don’t need the kind of strength that knocks over trees in order to disrupt your power. Just one broken limb can be enough to knock out a power line. Trimming branches to remove any that are dead or unhealthy and to clear the area around electrical lines can help ensure that the lights stay on even when it’s stormy outside.

Periodic maintenance for your trees is as important as routine maintenance on your car or your HVAC system. When you understand the facts around tree trimming, you can better understand just how important it is to the appearance, comfort, and safety of your new home. If you live in Bellingham, WA or a surrounding area and need tree trimming services, make your first call to John The Arborist.