Tree Trimming and Pruning Services
Promote the health and growth, and improve visual appeal with professional tree trimming and pruning services in West Michigan from the area’s top-rated tree company.
Common reasons for tree trimming:
- Removal of limbs hanging over homes
- Pruning dead wood out of a tree to promote health and growth
- Increase visual appearance
- Raising the canopy of the tree
- Trimming to encourage new growth
Tree trimming is best left to the professionals
While tree trimming can sometimes be handled by a homeowner, it is often a job best left to the professionals. Not only can the task be dangerous, but improper pruning can result in an ugly tree – or worse, an unhealthy one.
A highly trained tree trimming crew is best!
As an expert tree trimming company, our team has years of experience with even the most difficult trees. We have the resources, equipment, and training to ensure that the project is completed safely and effectively.
See Our Tree Trimming Crews at Work!
Before – Tree trimming in Grand Rapids to raise canopy and clean up trees.
Before – Tree trimming in Grand Rapids to raise the canopy and clean up trees.
After – Tree trimming in Grand Rapids to raise the canopy and clean up trees.
Before – Tree trimming for clearance away from home.
After – Tree trimming for clearance away from home.
GLTS can remove large branches extending directly over any home.
Tree pruning away from the wires and house.
Tree pruning away from the wires and house.
Finishing up tree pruning.
Tree Trimming – Removing 1 branch that goes over neighbors – Before
Tree Trimming – Removing 1 branch that goes over neighbors – In Process
Tree Trimming – Removing 1 branch that goes over neighbors – In Process
Tree Trimming – Removing 1 branch that goes over neighbors – After
Trees after they have been trimmed/pruned away from the building.
Frequently Asked Questions
Get answers to common questions about tree pruning and trimming services.
Signs that a tree needs trimming
To keep a tree healthy, and to avoid further problems in the future, you should trim branches if the tree has weak or diseased branch unions (where the branches meet with each other or the trunk), or if you can see tree cankers, which appear as sunken spots or missing bark on a limb.
What time of year should trees be trimmed?
In late winter or early spring, trees develop a callous around cuts more quickly. Trimming during this time prevents the tree from wasting energy growing leaves that will be trimmed later.
Fall pruning can help eliminate insect and disease problems. However, you should wait until the tree is dormant so you don’t stimulate new growth that could be damaged by winter.
Summer trims can help reduce the amount of pruning you’ll need to do later in the year.
Can you trim dead wood?
We typically trim deadwood that is 2” and bigger out of trees. Anything smaller is considered insignificant.
Is painting a fresh tree cut beneficial?
Surprisingly, not always. Every tree is different and requires different course of action. Sometimes, spraying a tree can trap in moisture and help create an environment for rot. However, sometimes it’s necessary to keep the tree safe from disease or bugs.
We do so much more than tree trimming!
Tree Removal Services
We specialize in removing large and hazardous trees, and small ones too, with years of experience and the right equipment to get the job done fast.
Stump Grinding Services
We can fully remove ugly tree stumps fast! Whether they are large or small stumps, or even a field full of them, rely on our experts.
Forestry Mulching
Land clearing, forestry mulching and brush hogging services thin out wooded areas, remove small trees, eliminate brush, are minimize overgrowth.