Tree Pruning vs Tree Trimming: Understanding the Key Differences
When it comes to maintaining the health and appearance of your trees, pruning and trimming are two essential techniques to consider. While these terms are often used interchangeably, they actually refer to different methods of tree care. Understanding the difference between tree pruning and tree trimming can help you make informed decisions about how to […]
A Guide to Proper Tree Pruning Techniques for Healthy Growth
Proper tree pruning is essential for maintaining healthy growth and ensuring the safety of your property. Pruning trees can promote better air circulation, reduce the risk of falling branches, and improve the overall structure of the tree. However, improper pruning can lead to weak growth, disease, and even death of the tree. When it comes […]
Crown Maintenance: Preserving Tree Health and Beauty
When it comes to landscaping and maintaining the beauty of your property, trees play a vital role. Not only do they enhance the visual appeal, but they also contribute to the overall health of the environment. At Excel Tree Care, we understand the importance of preserving tree health and maintaining a healthy ecosystem. To sustain […]
How Tree Trimming Can Help Elevate Your Landscaping
Well-planned and properly executed tree trimming can go a long way toward bettering the look of your landscaping—and, in conjunction, beefing up your property value! A neglected or poorly tended tree can quickly become on the unsightly side of things, suffering from overgrowth, dieback, maybe an expansion of deadwood. Such trees often pose a safety […]
When to Prune Georgia Peach Trees
Peaches, of course, are intimately associated with Georgia. With better than 130 million pounds of these delectable fruits produced here each year, it’s little surprise they call us the Peach State. Alongside large commercial orchards, many homeowners and gardeners enjoy having a peach tree, or even a small grove, on their property—for the ripe fruits, […]
Should You Prune Your Trees in Winter?
Pruning done at the wrong time of year can be more destructive than advantageous to a tree (or any woody plant). This time of year – and, in particular, late winter into the earliest spring – is the ideal time to prune many trees here in the Greater Atlanta area. For the best results, turn […]
Advantages of Vista Pruning
Maintaining beautiful, shade-casting, property-enhancing trees while also allowing for sightlines is a goal of many homeowners in metro Atlanta. The reality is that achieving such a goal requires judicious, responsible pruning: the shaping of a tree’s crown that fulfills aesthetic needs without injuring the tree itself. This kind of pruning is often called “vista pruning,” […]