It's good practice to trim your trees annually to keep them healthy and attractive. A regular trim also means that dangerous problems and growth habits can be caught early, before damage or injury occurs.

1. Dead Branches

Even a healthy tree can have a dead or dying branch in its lush canopy. These branches often go unnoticed as their tenuous hold to the main trunk grows weaker and weaker. Even moderate sized branches can cause major injuries if they fall on someone. Trimming services can perform a full pruning, including the removal of dead branches. This service is typically performed in late winter when the tree is dormant and branches can be easily seen and accessed. 

2. Line Interference

Tree branches that grow into overhead utility lines, especially electric lines, can lead to major dangers. A snagged branch can damage the line, leading to flying sparks, electrocution risk, or even a fire. Your tree service can bring out trained technicians that will safely trim the tree out of the lines and mitigate any risks that the branches were causing.

3. Fall Danger

When a tree falls it can damage your home or cause injury to anyone in its path. Trees that are leaning are at great risk of falling, but a tree service can sometimes use stakes to anchor and save the tree -- especially if staking is combined with trimming to lighten the weight of the tree crown. In severe instances, a tree that is leaning may require full removal. 

4. Obstructing Limbs

Limbs that hang down or grow low on the trunk can be a nuisance if you must walk under the trees, even if just to mow. They can also cause injury, such as when someone doesn't see the branch at night and walks right into it. Your tree service can remove weak branches that hang down. They can also lift the crown by trimming out lower branches so you can more easily walk beneath the tree.

5. Structural Damages

There are quite a few ways a tree can damage structures on your property. Tree branches can scrape against the house, causing roof, siding, or window damages. Roots seeking water and nutrients can push up sidewalks or put undue pressure on the foundation. Root trimming and barrier installation can control wayward roots, while pruning can protect structures from branches. 

Contact a tree trimming and removal service if you are concerned by any hazards caused by your backyard trees.