Whenever anyone has some rather large plant life in the garden, it is obvious that the homeowner may be inadequately prepared to chop off branches or tidy up the specimen so that it stays very healthy. The homeowner may be too shaky to do this work or too busy with outside activities to get the work done and it is at this time when the expert is needed to sort out the matter. Try looking up 'tree trimming' or 'tree pruning' to see which company is within the local area.
Of course, many people think it is just a matter of getting the ladder and axe out of the garage and have a go at the offending specimen. This may be true in some instances but in most, danger lurks around the corner. Many horror stories abound where the local handyman offers to do the work at a good price. Eventually he turns up to have a go and then is when the problem starts.
Specimens falling onto cars or houses, or trapping the family pet underneath, abound and clearing up the mess afterward is also not done to perfection. Indeed, any damage caused by an amateur is not always covered by insurance companies so it is wise to think twice before getting in someone who is obviously not qualified to do this. They may also damage other plant life too while they are struggling to cope and this could cost an inordinate amount of money in the end.
These specialist companies will have all the insurance cover necessary to carry out this kind of work. On top of that, they should have all the necessary tools which are right for the job and have the knowledge of where to cut and how to shape the whole thing to give it an aesthetic look. Some specimens can be damaged completely by taking off the wrong branch or limb and if the specimen has been around for a long time, this can be quite upsetting.
Even neighbors, where the plant overhangs their land, have the right to chop off branches at will. The fruits and produce on the plant also belong to them so keeping everything trimmed down to size is important if good relations are to be maintained. Of course, most neighbors will just inform the owner that the specimen is encroaching on their land but this sometimes sets up lifelong feuds that always end up acrimoniously.
Finally, these companies will usually offer to clean up the mess once they have finished what they are doing. Damage to other plants will be kept at a minimum and they may also shred the smaller branches to make mulch for the owner. Larger branches are cut and stacked for burning later on, or disposed of in the correct manner which leaves the site looking clean and neat. Difficult stumps are pulled out too and this often makes the garden look much bigger and neater than it ever was before. A professional job all round, and well worth the expense.
