SERVICES
GENERAL PRUNING
SMALL REMOVALS
I focus on thoughtful pruning of small to medium-sized trees, while also providing small, low-risk removals when needed.
Whether you are looking to ensure the safety of your property or bring light to your garden or home, I can help you meet your needs while always keeping the long term health of your trees in mind.
If you wish to enhance your view, I can create windows in the canopy so you can enjoy the view and keep the trees' integrity.
I avoid topping trees as it creates stress and large wounds that attract pests and disease. Topping leads to weak, unstable regrowth and ruins the tree's natural shape. I can help maintain the health of previously topped trees.
FRUIT TREES
My style of fruit tree pruning keeps your trees producing fruit while maintaining a more natural appearance.
There are two seasons for pruning fruit trees:
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The winter dormant season for major pruning of Apples, Pears, Figs, etc.
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Early summer for stone fruit trees such as cherries and plums as well as light pruning of all fruit trees.
ORNAMENTAL TREES AND SHRUBS
I use almost exclusively hand tools to enhance the natural beauty of trees and shrubs making precision cuts that keep your ornamentals healthy and vibrant.
I do not use motorized hedge trimmers. Beyond making shrubs look unnatural, the randomized cuts can cause the outer foliage to get overly dense causing the inner canopy to die due to lack of light.
I also love to restore trees and shrubs which have been sheared in the past to their natural form.