Our certified horticultural staff are trained in the proper pruning techniques as set out in the BCLNA landscape standards. This ensures your flowering plants will bloom to their fullest and everything we prune will be safe from damage and disease. The first 2-4 years of a newly planted tree or shrub are the most important pruning years. Whatever has been established in these years will set how the tree will grow for the rest of its life. We do not generally prune trees over about 30 feet but if you contact an arborist as they would be better able to assist you with this.

Reasons For Pruning and Shearing

Size Control
If you have a plant that is out of control and has not been pruned for a long time we recommend our spring pruning. Plants will recover best from a sever pruning if this is done in the early spring and will reduce the chance of die back and disease problems.

Dangerous tructures
Ideally these should be fixed when a tree is planted. If not however we will come and recommend what actions need to be taken to keep your trees safe and healthy.

Beautification
We prune trees and shrubs in a matter that will enhance their natural beauty. There is no comparison to a properly pruned tree or shrub to one that has been done improperly.

Shaping
Sometimes pruning is carried out to train or shape a plant in a certain way. Call today to see if we can help you shape your plants in the ways you have imagined.

Training Growth Habits
Sometimes a plant will need to adhere to certain size or shape requirements. The best option is always to plant the correct plant in the correct place but there are pruning techniques that can be used if that is not the case.

Flower Enhancement
Different plants flower at different times and on different ages of wood. In order to prune something we must know what the plant is before you even get out the secateurs. This will ensure that your flowing plants will bloom to their fullest.

Health
We prune to remove dead wood and increase air circulation within the plant. This will bring new health to older trees and shrubs.  We also remove diseased and damaged wood to prevent the spread and development of worse situations.

Sheering
If it is a finely manicured hedge that you are looking for we have the tools and skills to produce the results you are looking for. Cedars, yews, laurels and other types of hedging plants

Call today if you are planning on installing trees or shrubs and we can make sure that the least amount on ongoing maintenance occurs as well as the healthiest and most beautiful looking results are present.

Please click on the images below to see examples of our Pruning and Shearing Services.