Tree Trimming vs. Tree Pruning: Key Facts

Two healthy trees in a park setting, one lush and full, the other with sunlight filtering through its leaves, illustrating the importance of tree care and maintenance.

Tree trimming shapes a tree for appearance and clearance, managing outward growth around homes and walkways. Tree pruning selectively removes dead, weak, or crossing branches to protect health and structure long-term. Time pruning for late winter or early spring; use sharp bypass pruners, loppers, and saws, cutting just outside the branch collar. Wear eye protection […]