{"id":16687,"date":"2022-05-30T14:19:19","date_gmt":"2022-05-30T18:19:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/emondage-sud-ouest.com\/?p=16687"},"modified":"2023-11-08T16:00:05","modified_gmt":"2023-11-08T20:00:05","slug":"tree-pruning-or-trimming","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/emondage-sud-ouest.com\/en\/tree-pruning-or-trimming\/","title":{"rendered":"Pruning or trimming?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We know the question is constantly burning your lips: what is the difference between tree pruning and tree trimming? <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The answer is simple: trimming is a superficial process that simply aims to maintain the shape of the tree or shrub, while pruning is essential to the maintenance of the tree and consists of removing unwanted branches. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to trimming, we are talking about fairly regular maintenance. Fortunately, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/emondage-sud-ouest.com\/contact\/?lang=en\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">our team takes care of it for you<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now let&#8217;s talk about pruning\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>When should we do tree pruning?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First of all, it is important to mention that how often you should prune your trees depends on <span style=\"color: #333333;\"><a style=\"color: #333333;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Determine-the-Age-of-a-Tree\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">how old they are<\/a><\/span>. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the latter is less than 10 years old, you should favor light and regular pruning every two years. Between 10 and 20 years old, we recommend a pruning every 4 or 5 years. Beyond 20 years, it is advisable to clear it up every 10 years.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proper pruning solidifies the structure of the tree over time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That being said, other situations may require pruning: <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dead branches: in addition to harming the aesthetic of the tree, it presents a potential danger, since it could fall at any time. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diseased branches: to prevent spread to the rest of the tree. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Its development presents a danger to the neighboring infrastructures: proximity to a house, a road, electrical wires, etc. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Damaged branches: in addition to presenting a potential danger, this could harm the health of the tree by acting as a gateway for diseases. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your tree is encroaching on neighbours: by law, any owner is required to cut branches that encroach on the neighboring property<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If in doubt,<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/emondage-sud-ouest.com\/contact\/?lang=en\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">seek expert advice<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Having the right tools is important! <\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having the right cutting and safety tools is essential when it comes to pruning. This also requires skills in order to avoid causing damage to the structure of the tree. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Furthermore, when you cut a tree branch, it could cause damage in its fall, if you do not have the right equipment. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don&#8217;t take any risks, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/emondage-sud-ouest.com\/contact\/?lang=en\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">call on the experts<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">! In addition, our team takes care of getting rid of the branches when the job is done!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We know the question is constantly burning your lips: what is the difference between tree pruning and tree trimming? 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