“Do I really need to call a professional to remove a few branches from my chestnut tree? The job looks simple enough, and I can do it on my own.” You probably could – but once you start, you will find the task is anything but simple. And here are the three main reasons why you should leave it to our Enfield tree surgeons.
Tree Maintenance Entails Unnecessary Risks You Should Not Take
If you feel like getting in touch with your inner Tarzan, go for it. But climbing a tree and cutting a large branch is not the regular cup of tea for a modern-day Londoner. You should consider the following:
- If you climb on a ladder, you will not have a strong base and will have to use only the upper muscles of your body, which will significantly decrease your efficiency.
- If you are cutting a small branch, this will not be much of a problem. But if we are talking about thicker, larger branches, cutting them with a hand saw might take hours!
- The last point will probably force you to choose a chainsaw, which dramatically increases the risk of a serious injury. If you are not used to working with such a tool, take our advice – do not try it!
Bottomline – apart from falling and breaking a limb, there is the risk of hacking yourself instead of the tree. Not good.
Are You Sure You Know What You Are Doing?
Let’s say you want to trim the tree crown because it has got too close to the house roof. Do you know which branches to cut and how close to the trunk? Are you aware that indiscriminate cutting may not only hamper the tree growth but cause terminal damage? At Enfield Landscaping, we have had countless cases where a tree owner calls us after the fact and expects us to perform miracles on an already mercilessly hacked tree. Yes, trees are far more resilient than almost any other species on earth, but even they have a limit of endurance.
Do You Have The Proper Tools And Time For The Job?
Most homeowners have a set of garden tools that would include a hand saw. It may be useful for small orchard trees, hedges or vines, but it is inadequate for larger deciduous or coniferous trees. Many people are unpleasantly surprised when they start cutting a branch and two hours later haven’t gone even halfway through the width.
All this should have already convinced you – leave the job to our tree surgeons. We are sure you can find a better way to spend your time or safer exercises to keep in shape.