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Getting rid of an unwanted tree doesn’t mean just cutting it down. After the tree is chopped down, or felled, there is a stump left behind that needs to be removed, as well.

Spring is here and the snow is (mostly) melted, making it a good time to have a look at your trees. Sick, dying, or dead trees not only look bad but can be dangerous if they decide to fall.

With spring right around the corner, it’s a great time to pay attention to your trees. In this blog, Seaben Tree Service in Kalamazoo will go over four things that should be a part of your spring tree checklist each and every year.

The weight of snow and ice on tree branches and limbs can cause them to bend or break. Hardwood trees such as maples or elm which are common in Kalamazoo, can sustain serious damage during ice storms.

It may surprise you that tree trimming in the form of reducing the crown is actually best to do in the winter. What we mean by crown reduction is trimming limbs throughout the tree’s canopy in order to reduce weight and length of branches which will lowers the risk of your tree or limbs failing.

Tree trimming may seem like it’s an okay task for a novice with a chainsaw, but that is oftentimes not the case. An improperly trimmed tree can cause serious problems, and even sickness or death of your tree, down the road.

Trees and shrubs need to be taken care of in order to ensure that they stay healthy and vibrant. Otherwise, you may be tasked with having to hire a tree removal company in Kalamazoo.

It’s not always easy to part with a tree on your property, but oftentimes it is necessary. Fallen trees can cause not only a hit to your pocketbook, but can also be extremely dangerous if they fall on or near your home.

Trees, in general, thrive much more in their own natural environment than in an environment that requires a lot of containment.

We see a lot of common mistakes as we are looking at trees in the Kalamazoo area. Too often homeowners feel they can take care of their tree trimming themselves or solicit help from the neighbor who has a chainsaw but no professional experience.

A sick or dying tree can be not only an eyesore but also a safety risk for yourself and your family if it were to fall. A dying tree left undiagnosed can also endanger other trees and plants in your yard.

In order to begin your checklist, you need to know what you’re dealing with. By looking over your tree, you will get a pretty good idea of what kind of maintenance or care may be necessary.