How do i trim large trees in the garden so as not to damage them too much?

Answer 1

The best time to trim trees is in winter before the major growth begins use a saw and a secure ladder to reach the branches if the trees are very large maybe you should hire a tree surgeon.

Answer 2

I am guessing you live where it is summer right now, so the trees are fully leaved and the sap is running. It is best to trim trees when they are dormant, and the leaves have fallen, i.e. winter or just before spring. if these are fruit trees, it is good (in my opinion) to shape them so the branches have a downward shape to them, like an umbrella, and keep them low to the ground as possible. this just makes it much easier to gather the fruit and keep them trimmed the next year. I trim off the suckers (the new shoots that grow skyward) and try to keep them from growing too tall. Inside the tree, I try to trim so that no branches touch each other, so they will have lots of room, and it doesnt get too crowded in there. You have to pay attention to where the budding and fruiting nodules are, and cut at certain distances from a fork, or buds, Many books are available at bookstores or even librarys describing what is best for various trees. there is a bit of an art to properly trimming trees, so as not to harm them. you should probably read up a bit on the types of trees that you have before undertaking this, and do wait till the trees are dormant before doing much more than a small trim on them.

Answer 3

Trim your trees when it's cool, and the sap is no longer running. Don't ever "top" your trees; just prune enough to get them away from power lines, homes, and similar structures. Prune branches that point "into" the tree, rather than out or up. If you have to cut a large branch, cut up from the bottom first, and then complete the cut from the top, so that the branch won't splinter.

Answer 4

Don't make the fatal mistake i did by giving my tree a whopping chop poor thing died on me lovely apple tree as well it was. So now i just get a gardener in to trim and prune my bushes and trees (no filthy comments please) shop arounrd i get my apple trees and conifers trimmed and rubbish taken away for £30 and saves me making a mess

Answer 5

Get a tree surgeon in.

Answer 6

it depends on the species.

some you would want to thin, some reduce the crown, some rasie the crown. its why tree surgeons get trained.

Tell us the species and we can help further

Answer 7

cut out damaged leafs

Answer 8

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