Pruning & tree health
We prune trees you want to keep and help with tree health, structural support and lightning protection.
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ISA Certified ArboristDerek McConnachie · SO-2835AView certificate 
TCIA memberTree Care Industry AssociationChoosing tree care
Pruning, soil care and structural support solve different problems. We look at the tree and its surroundings before recommending the work.
Owner Derek McConnachie is an ISA Certified Arborist. Our pruning work is guided by ANSI A300 pruning standards.
Derek McConnachieISA Certified Arborist · SO-2835AView certificate 
What we do for trees you keep
Pruning can remove dead branches, improve structure, create clearance around buildings or let more light through the canopy. We plan cuts around the tree’s condition and avoid damage to trunk tissue.
Fertilization can be delivered into soil near roots, while tree injections introduce material directly into the tree. Construction and repeated traffic can compact the root zone, leaving less space for air and water. Aeration opens spaces in that ground; organic material can help keep them open.
Cabling and bracing can support structural concerns. Lightning protection uses grounded conductors running from upper branches down the trunk and beyond the canopy. We consider the tree’s position and condition before discussing either service.
Common questions
Isolated trees, trees on hills and the tallest trees in an area can be more exposed. Protection may also be worth discussing for a large tree close to a building or a tree you especially value.
No. Climbing spikes can damage the trunk tissue of a living tree. For pruning a tree that will remain, the crew should use a method that avoids that injury.
Mulch can conserve moisture, reduce weeds and help moderate soil temperature around roots. Keep it clear of the trunk instead of piling it against the bark, where it can hold moisture against the tree.
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