A lot of homeowners think of tree trimming as something you do when a branch is already a problem. But canopy thinning in early summer, before the storms of July and August roll through, is one of the best things you can do for your trees and your property. It's about getting ahead of the issue, not reacting to it.
Thinning removes crowded interior branches so air and light can move through the canopy more freely. That means less wind resistance when a storm hits, less weight on individual limbs, and healthier growth overall. For lakeshore and lakeside properties in the Brainerd Lakes area, where summer storms come through hard and fast, that extra prep really does make a difference.
It's also easier on the tree to do this work now, while the canopy is full and we can see exactly how the tree is structured. We take out the right branches, not just the ones that are easiest to reach.
Call 612-919-7322 for a free estimate on thinning or pruning. We work throughout Hillman, Brainerd, Crosslake, Pequot Lakes, Nisswa, and the surrounding lakes area. northerntreeandlandscaping.com
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