Tree Maintenance

Top Trees LLC is the best resource for any and all of your tree trimming needs whether you have us do the work or you need to do it yourself, we look forward to speaking with you.

There are a few pruning techniques you can use to maintain your trees. Here are a couple more pruning techniques to consider:

Raising – If you are “raising” a tree, you are removing lower branches to provide clearings for buildings, vehicles, pedestrians and views. This needs to be done if you are found to not be in compliance of city ordinances.

Reduction – If you need to “reduce” your tree, you will be cutting back tree limbs to reduce the size of the tree and make room for utility lines.

If you’re looking to do all of your own tree trimming, we will be your biggest cheerleaders. If you ever need advice, a quick tip, or just have a quick question, please call us anyways. We will be happy to help and assist any way we can. If there is ever a job that gets to be a little too big, please give us a chance to earn your business. We are the best tree trimming service in Richland.

Top Trees LLC is the best resource for any and all of your tree trimming needs whether you have us do the work or you need to do it yourself, we look forward to speaking with you.

Where To Cut

• Select a spot approximately three inches from the collar of the branch (the thickened, collar-like place where the parent and child limb intersect) and make a cut approximately one third of the way through the branch. This will keep the branch from tearing through the collar or the parent branch and harming future growth. Make this first cut on the underside of the limb.
• Cut slightly beyond this first slice and cut straight through the branch to be removed.
• Make a final cut through the remaining portion of the branch, as near to the collar as possible, without touching the collar itself.

To Seal or Not To Seal

For the most part, it may not be necessary to seal the stump left after tree trimming. Nature can take care of this on its own. There can be exceptions though. Trees such as oak, birch and elm are particularly fragile and prone to disease. You may wish to use a non-asphalt based pruning sealer for these, as well as for any fresh stumps on trees in very dry climates.

TIP: It can be said, “Do not prune Oak trees from early March through July. Oak trees are highly susceptible to the disease oak wilt which is spread by sap feeding beetles that are active during this time.”

If you’re looking to do all of your own tree trimming, we will be your biggest cheerleaders. If you ever need advice, a quick tip, or just have a quick question, please call us anyways. We will be happy to help and assist any way we can. If there is ever a job that gets to be a little too big, please give us a chance to earn your business. We are the best tree trimming service in West Richland.

Top Trees LLC is the best resource for any and all of your tree trimming needs whether you have us do the work or you need to do it yourself, we look forward to speaking with you.

When To Call An Expert
If you’re inexperienced using the necessary tools needed for any tree maintenance that must be done, it’s time to call Top Tree LLC, especially with power tools, such as chainsaws or others that harbor the chance for serious injury. Also, if the limbs you need to remove are especially heavy. When it’s possible for the limb to fall improperly and hurt you or an adjacent structure. Call us if the limbs that need removing are too high on the tree for you to reach. It takes some skill to climb a tree or use the extended tools required for such a job. Also, never use a ladder for these jobs.

What To Expect To Pay
Some tree trimming professionals in the Tri-Cities charge, on average, between $50 and $90 per hour. Top Tree LLC arborists are members of a professional association such as the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) and be certified by that association’s Certified Arborist program. They should also have proof of insurance, a list of references, and give you a written estimate before beginning work.

If you’re looking to do all of your own tree trimming, we will be your biggest cheerleaders. If you ever need advice, a quick tip, or just have a quick question, please call us anyways. We will be happy to help and assist any way we can. If there is ever a job that gets to be a little too big, please give us a chance to earn your business. We are the best tree trimming service in Benton City.