Trimming & Pruning
Well-manicured and attractive lawns and outdoor living spaces require regular maintenance of plants and trees. Professional trimming and pruning not only make your home more visually pleasing but also helps keep your plants healthy and free of unwanted insects and disease. Different tree and plant species require different types of care at different times of the year. The pros at Love For Lawns know the individualized care that various species require.
You commonly hear the terms trimming and pruning used together. While the two maintenance techniques are essential and closely related, they mean different things to your landscaping maintenance plan. Trimming refers to the proper cutting of overgrown plant branches, stems, and leaves. Pruning means taking off dead, damaged, or diseased plant material. Pruning can promote new plant growth in desired directions and shapes and can prevent plant encroachment into outdoor living spaces. Trimming and pruning require different equipment and techniques in many situations tailored to individualized plant needs.
Plant maintenance keeps your property safe and protected. Overgrown, dead, or diseased tree branches are susceptible to falling, especially during bad weather. The occasional severe winter weather that hits the Hill Country can create unseen and significant tree damage. Falling trees and limbs are severe hazards to people and pets and also cause significant property damage to roofs, siding, gutters, and windows. Vines and other plants that climb or creep can cause damage to the siding and allow water and pest intrusion inside your home and other buildings.
Trimming and pruning promote proper plant and tree growth. Most ornamental shrubs require structural pruning at different growth stages to grow correctly into a properly shaped strong plant. Many tree species used in landscaping in our area are fast-growing and proper pruning and shaping when they are young is essential. As plants and trees mature, they generally require less pruning and enjoy a long life in a proper and stable shape.
Regular trimming and pruning also greatly enhance outdoor pest and insect control. Many species of worms, beetles, and other insects build their nests in trees and shrubs. Some pests can eventually kill the plants they use for shelter, food, and breeding. They can also spread plant diseases that can damage branches and leaves. Plant growth that is allowed to get too close to your home and other buildings can easily provide a pathway for pest insects to come inside and create other interior pest problems. Regular professional maintenance looks for and helps control the habitat these pests seek.
Love For Lawns Landscaping is the number one company for your landscaping needs from lawn, tree, and plant care to perfection in decks, fencing, patios, and other hardscaping. We proudly serve the homeowners and businesses of our hometown of Leander and the entire Austin metro area, including Round Rock and Georgetown. Contact us today to learn more about our unmatched customer service and for a free estimate. You’ll love YOUR lawn and be the envy of the neighborhood.