We’re dedicated to providing a wide range of reliable, affordable, and high-quality landscaping services to our New York clients. Our tree care services, including professional tree pruning and tree trimming, are carried out with the same commitment and attention to detail that we bring to every job. We follow the guidelines set by the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) and the Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA), making sure our work promotes the health, safety, and beauty of your trees.
Providing Tree Pruning services in Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, The Bronx, Staten Island and more!
The Importance of Tree Trimming For NYC
Unlike trees left in nature, urban trees require a great deal of attention to serve successfully in a city environment such as New York. If left unmanaged, tree growth can become hazardous and also create health issues within the tree itself. Our expert pruning at Dragonetti Tree Removal involves careful, licensed arborists who help your trees remain safe, strong, and beautiful. Problem branches are removed, and shaping will leave the tree growing healthier while adding beauty to your property.
How It Works
We have a number of ways to handle your project, often dependent upon your goals for your tree pruning. We may climb the tree, use high lifts or employ other services customized to your tree and landscape needs in order to provide the desired result of beautiful, healthy trees throughout the community.
TYPES OF TREE PRUNING
There are many different reasons to prune trees and each one may require its
own specific approach to pruning. The major reasons for pruning a tree are:
- Safety:When we prune your trees for safety, our top priority is removing branches that could fall and cause harm. We’ll also take care of any branches growing too close to power lines or blocking your driveway. For street trees, proper pruning ensures drivers and pedestrians can move around safely.
- Health: If you have sick, rotting, or insect-infested wood, you will want us to get rid of it as soon as possible. Removing this diseased wood will allow your tree to continue to grow in a healthy fashion and help it better withstand challenging weather conditions.
- Aesthetics: Gnarled and twisting branches are often unattractive, especially on huge trees. They also can block your view of the rest of the landscape or the surrounding environment. We can prune your tree so that it looks better and more natural, stimulates flower production and improves your view of your surroundings.
- Structure: If you have young trees that you wish to grow into big and healthy ones the right way, we can prune to correct the growth rate, branch spacing, strength of attachment and other features related to proper growth.
- Cleaning: We can clean up your tree by removing dead, falling-off or sick branches while leaving the live, healthy branches unharmed.
- Thinning: Too much branch crowding can block light and circulation and increase stress on the tree. Thinning can give your tree a little more room to breathe and take in sunlight.
- Restoration: We can use pruning techniques to improve the appearance and structure of trees.
Tree Pruning on Two Property Lines
A question we are often asked is about pruning and tree removal services on dual properties. Mature trees can often bend over a property line with branches overhanging into a neighbor’s yard. So, what are the common tree removal practices for cutting your neighbor’s overhanging tree? We have got you covered!
- Regarding encroaching branches from your neighbor’s tree on your yard, you have the right to trim them up to your property line without their consent.
- If you intend to fully remove a tree in your neighbor’s yard or one that extends into your yard, you must get consent from your neighbor. This typically involves completing a consent form that requires signatures from both parties involved.
Tree Pruning Near Power Lines
Pruning trees near electrical wires is just as dangerous as tree removal and should always be left in the hands of professionals. Our EHAP-certified arborists at Dragonetti Tree Removal are trained for safe and proficient pruning of trees near power lines, maintaining appropriate clearance while minimizing risks. Never attempt to trim trees near power lines by yourself. Improper trimming could result in serious accidents or power outages.
We consider the safety of your property, the power grid, and the health of your trees. Trust our EHAP-certified experts for safe, reliable tree pruning near electrical wires.
Affordable Tree Pruning in New York City
Ensure the safety and aesthetic appeal of your New York property by letting our certified specialists handle your trees. Dragonetti Brothers specializes in professional tree trimming services across Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Queens. With over 40 years of landscaping expertise, we promise services that are safe, efficient, and budget-friendly.
FAQs
The best time to prune most trees is during late winter or early spring, before new growth begins. Pruning during this dormant season minimizes stress to the tree and helps it heal faster. However, some trees, like flowering trees, may require pruning right after they bloom, so it’s essential to understand the needs of each specific tree species.
Tree pruning frequency depends on the species, age, and condition of the tree. Generally, mature trees should be pruned every 3 to 5 years, while younger trees may benefit from more frequent pruning, typically every 2 to 3 years. Regular maintenance ensures your trees stay healthy and safe.
Tree pruning is focused on improving the tree’s health by removing dead, diseased, or damaged branches, as well as enhancing its structure and growth. Tree trimming, on the other hand, is typically done for aesthetic reasons, like shaping the tree or controlling its size. Both processes are important for the tree’s overall well-being but serve different purposes.
In some areas, you may need a permit to prune trees, especially if the tree is on public property or is part of a protected species. Local regulations vary, so it’s important to check with your local authorities or consult with a professional tree service like Dragonetti Tree Removal to ensure compliance with any relevant laws.
During a tree pruning service, we will assess the health of your trees, identify any problematic areas, and remove dead, damaged, or diseased branches. We will also trim back overgrown areas to improve airflow and sunlight exposure. After the pruning, our team will clean up the debris, leaving your yard neat and tidy.