What "Tree Pruning" actually means.
General pruning is the day-to-day work of keeping a tree in good shape — clearing limbs away from buildings and pathways, removing crossing or rubbing branches before they cause wounds, and gently steering young trees into a well-formed adult outline. Small, regular interventions are far kinder to the tree than infrequent heavy work.
What's involved on the day
- Crown-lifting of low branches over paths, drives and lawns
- Removal of crossing, rubbing or poorly placed branches
- Formative pruning of young trees to establish a strong framework
- Clearance of trees from buildings, gutters and windows
When you might need it
- Branches are scraping a building, blocking a path or fouling gutters
- Young tree needs shaping while the cuts are still small
- You want to keep an established tree healthy and in good form
- Pre-winter check on a tree you want to keep an eye on