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A good rope chain saw has a patented two-way cutting blade that allows you to remove limbs as high as 16″ overhead. A rope chain saw also allows you to safely cut a 3″ limb in a matter of seconds. A good rope chain saws will be heavy duty steel chain and include 70 links with 140 bi-directional, self-sharpening teeth for optimal durability and should come with two handles, extension rope and a handy nylon storage pouch for portability to any job.

No matter what kind of rope chain saw you choose, it should be easy to use and feel comfortable in your hands.

You should always consult a professional (please think of us when you do) about the best practices of pruning a tree here in the Tri-Cities. It’s amazing how just one little piece of information that you might not have been aware of can save you time, trouble, or a dead tree.

If you have multiple trees to remove or just don’t have the time to do it, we are here for you. We can tackle all of your tree removal needs and tree maintenance in the Richland. We look forward to being your preferred tree removal service provider.

Top Tree LLC is looking forward to being your best and only choice when looking for your tree care professional.  We have the experience and knowledge to make sure the job gets done right.

Here is a summary of the top reasons to trim a tree:

• to eliminate diseased or branches with storm
• to thin out the crown of the tree to promote new growth
• to make the tree shorter and improve views
• to eliminate lower branches that are obstructions
• to make shapes out of the tree for aesthetics

Now that you’ve decided to prune your tree, the next thought should be if you’re going to do the job yourself or hire a professional tree trimmer. If you are dealing with a larger tree and need to remove large branches, especially near the crown of the tree, hiring Top Tree LLC is probably your best best. Pruning large trees, in particular, will require climbing and heavy saws or even cherry-pickers and chain saws. This is a job that should be left to trained and experienced professionals. Never compromise personal safety in pruning a tree.

Large trees aside, there are pruning jobs that you can do on your own. In all cases, the best practice is to prune the unwanted branch while protecting the stem or trunk wood of the tree. Protecting the stem and trunk of the tree is absolutely imperative. Tree branches grow from stems at nodes and pruning always takes place on the branch side of a stem-branch node.

Branches and stems are separated by a lip of tissue called a stem collar which grows out from the stem at the base of the branch. All cuts should be made on the branch side of this stem collar.

This protects the stem and the other branches that might be growing from it. It also allows the tree and/or branches to heal better after pruning. You will need to not tear the bark and stem wood, especially in the case of larger branches. You should use the following procedure:

In the next section, we will discuss the steps necessary in pruning your trees.

If you have multiple trees to remove or just don’t have the time to do it, we are here for you. We can tackle all of your tree removal needs and tree maintenance in the Pasco. We look forward to being your preferred tree removal service provider.

Top Tree LLC is looking forward to being your best and only choice when looking for your tree care professional.  We have the experience and knowledge to make sure the job gets done right.

There are three steps to pruning large branches.

• Make a small wedge shaped cut on the underside of the branch just on the branch side of the stem collar. This will break the bark at that point and prevent a tear from running along the bark and stem tissue.
• A little further along the branch, starting towards the top of the branch, cut all the way through the branch leaving a stub end.
• Lastly, make a third cut parallel to and just on the branch side of the of the stem collar to reduce the length of the stub as much as possible.

A procedure similar to this is used in pruning one of two branches (or one large branch and a stem) joined together in a ‘U’ or ‘V’ notch. Make the first notch cut on the underside of the branch you’re pruning well up from the crotch. For the next cut, cut completely through the branch from inside the notch up from the ridge of bark joining the two branches. Finally, in order to shorten the stub that is remaining, make the third cut just to one side of the branch bark ridge and roughly parallel to it.

The dormant season, late fall or winter, is the best time to prune although dead branches can and should be removed at any time. Pruning during the dormant period minimizes sap loss and subsequent stress to the tree. It also minimizes the risk of fungus infection or insect infestation as both fungi and insects are likely to be in dormancy at the same time as the tree. Finally, in the case of deciduous trees, pruning when the leaves are off will give you a better idea of how your pruning will affect the shape of the tree.

If you have multiple trees to remove or just don’t have the time to do it, we are here for you. We can tackle all of your tree removal needs and tree maintenance in the Benton City. We look forward to being your preferred tree removal service provider.