Winter might not seem like the ideal time for outdoor jobs like tree trimming, but there are multiple benefits to getting your trees trimmed during the colder months. To ensure that your trees remain healthy, beautiful, and safe, it’s best to use a professional no matter what time of year you choose to trim them. Below are some advantages of winter trimming. 

4 Benefits of Tree Trimming in Winter 

1. The Structure Can be Seen Easily 

When leaves fall from the trees in winter, it’s much easier to see where the branches need to be pruned. With no leaves obscuring the structure, your contractor will be able to spot what branches are dead or dangerous and need to be removed. Pruning improves the shape of your trees and keeps them in good health.

2. Diseases Don’t Spread

Pruning can result in the spread of bacteria, parasites, fungi, and insects that transmit diseases, and these things are more active in warmer weather. They are usually dormant or dead in winter, which makes the spread of disease much less likely. The threat of problems like Dutch elm disease, oak wilt, and fire blight is reduced by pruning during colder weather.

3. It Puts Less Stress on Trees

Trees use new growth to heal wounds made by pruning cuts. However, trees are less active in winter and won’t begin most of their new growth until spring, when they will have more access to the nutrients, moisture, and sunlight they need to repair themselves. 

4. It Improves Safety 

Tree trimming makes trees safer, and this is particularly important in winter when dead or damaged branches could fall and cause harm to your family or property. Heavy storms, ice, and snow in winter increase the risk of damage to trees, but pruning while they are dormant will reduce hazards. Removing wood that’s dead or diseased will also help to rejuvenate weaker trees.

For expert tree trimming services in winter and throughout the year, rely on Morehouse Logging LLC in Thornville, OH. With more than 27 years of experience in the business, Kevin Morehouse and his company offer services that include lot clearing, stump grinding, and tree removal. To get a free estimate, call (740) 501-0256 or visit their website.