Tree Trimming Services
Expert tree and shrub trimming for health, safety, and beauty. Professional pruning techniques that enhance your Montgomery County landscape.
Professional Tree Trimming in Montgomery County, Texas
Proper pruning is one of the most important things you can do for the long-term health and beauty of your trees and shrubs. At Terracotta Construction, we use correct pruning techniques that promote plant health, maintain natural form, ensure safety, and enhance your property's appearance.
Unlike topping or excessive trimming that damages trees, professional pruning removes only what's necessary—dead, diseased, or crossing branches, plus selective thinning to improve structure and light penetration. The result is healthier plants that require less maintenance over time.
Our Tree Trimming Services Include
- Dead and diseased branch removal
- Crown thinning to improve air circulation
- Clearance from structures, walkways, and utilities
- Removal of crossing and rubbing branches
- Proper pruning cuts that promote healing
- Storm damage cleanup and restoration pruning
- Small tree shaping and training
- Complete cleanup and debris removal
Shrub & Hedge Trimming
Our shrub maintenance services keep your plantings healthy and attractive:
- Formal hedge shaping for clean geometric lines
- Naturalistic pruning that maintains plant character
- Renewal pruning for overgrown shrubs
- Deadheading and light shaping of flowering shrubs
- Size control to prevent crowding
- Removal of dead and diseased branches
Why Proper Pruning Matters
Tree Health: Removing dead and diseased branches prevents decay organisms from spreading. Proper cuts allow trees to compartmentalize wounds and heal effectively.
Safety: Dead branches can fall without warning. Branches rubbing on roofs or blocking sightlines create hazards. Regular trimming addresses these issues before they become problems.
Aesthetics: Professional pruning enhances the natural beauty of trees and shrubs while maintaining appropriate scale with your home and landscape.
Light & Air: Thinning improves air circulation (reducing disease) and allows more light to reach turf and other plantings beneath the tree canopy.
Get Your Free Tree Trimming Estimate
Ready to enhance your trees and shrubs with professional pruning? Contact us today for a free estimate on tree trimming services.
Frequently Asked Questions About Tree Trimming
When is the best time to trim trees in Texas?
Most trees are best pruned during dormancy (late winter, January-February) when they're not actively growing. However, dead or hazardous branches should be removed immediately regardless of season. Some flowering trees should be pruned right after blooming. We advise on the best timing for each species.
How much of a tree can be trimmed at once?
We follow the industry standard of removing no more than 25% of a tree's canopy in a single year. Removing too much stresses the tree and can trigger excessive sprouting or decline. For trees that need significant reduction, we develop a multi-year plan.
Do you remove large trees?
Our tree trimming service focuses on pruning and maintenance trimming that can be done safely from the ground or with orchard ladders. For large tree removal or work requiring climbing/bucket trucks, we can refer you to trusted arborist partners who specialize in that work.
What's included in shrub trimming service?
Our shrub trimming includes shaping and size control, removal of dead or diseased branches, thinning for air circulation, cleanup of all clippings, and recommendations for ongoing care. We can maintain formal shapes or naturalistic forms depending on your preference.
How often should shrubs and hedges be trimmed?
Most hedges need trimming 2-4 times during the growing season to maintain a neat appearance. Individual shrubs typically need pruning 1-2 times per year. Fast-growing plants like privet need more frequent attention than slow-growers like boxwood.
Keep Your Trees Healthy & Beautiful
Professional tree trimming protects your investment and enhances your landscape. Contact Terracotta Construction today.