Removal of Dead Limbs from Trees
Removing the dangerous and dead limbs of any tree is known to prolong its lifespan and improve the general quality of leaf and wood. It becomes secure for your property and family, and looks beautiful standing near the garden of the house. If you remove the weak limbs before a heavy storm, you can prevent the chances of potential damage to electrical wires. Moreover, you will not have to waste your time cleaning out the yard and garage for small wood chips scattered everywhere. In fact, if it is found out that the limbs were already dead before the storm, you might have to pay for the costs of municipal clean-up. Therefore, it is important that you understand how to remove the dead limbs without risking further damage.
The best time for removing dead limbs is during winter season when the tree is considerably inactive. Midsummer is also a good time because the growth usually ends by then.
It is best to hire professional arborists who can carry out the job without any difficulty. However, if you decide to do it yourself, here are a few steps that might guide you:
· The first step is the preparation. You should remove all the furniture lying outdoor. Keep your children and pets away from the area to avoid injuries. Also find a safe spot where you could place the ladder.
· Look for the dead limbs of the tree before you start cutting randomly. Also see signs of unhealthy leaves or roots. If you find the problem out of your control, hire a professional service provider. Also, if size of the limb to cut is more than five feet, do not try cutting it yourself. Let the arborist handle the complicated work.
· If the size of the limb is small, cut using a sharp pruning saw. If the branch is too narrow, use a curved saw.
· Instead of trying to take down the entire limb in one go, cut it in sections. Cut in the upward direction.
· Look for insect infestation and other diseases while inspecting branches and limbs. If you cannot determine the presence of a disease on a tree, let an expert help you.
· If you find the disease yourself, clean up the saw blade using the ordinary household bleach. You can also use alcohol.
· While removing the infected limb, cut the loose foliage around it.
· Do not think of a bonfire with the freshly cut limbs because it could be unsafe.