Maintaining Bradenton landscapes includes periodically pruning larger plants to polish appearances and boost plant health.
We all know that lawn mowing in Bradenton is a never-ending task, especially in the warmer months. But pruning trees and trimming large hedges are more sporadic tasks. Now is the time to tackle them.
Pruning the larger plants on your property certainly helps to maintain the overall appearance of your yard. But it’s also helpful for the plants themselves. Regular pruning at the right time of year bolsters plant health and stability. Not only is that helpful for the plant’s health; it also minimizes risk and mess come hurricane season.
But pruning can be a tough job. You’re presented with thicker branches and taller plants. And in the case of trimming tree limbs, the job can be dangerous to tackle on your own.
Big South landscaping company in Bradenton offers all sorts of pruning services as well as cleanup. We’re here to prepare your yard for a great, green spring.
Why prune in February/March?
It’s true that in Florida, the mild temps mean just about any time of year is fairly safe for pruning. However, spring is a time of new growth, and we want our plants to be ready for it. Here are a few of the advantages to getting your pruning done now.
Avoiding Cold Stress
Late February and into March is a great time to prepare plants for spring. We want to give them a chance to get through the cold snaps before the stress of trimming. (Sudden temperature changes are also stressful, and we don’t want the stress to pile up.)
Preparing for a Growth Spurt
Some species of Florida trees will be dormant this time of year. When we trim them, they can focus their spring resources on getting stronger and producing new growth. Many plants flower in the springtime, and homeowners can be reluctant to cut off all those beautiful flowers. When we trim now, you’ll still get the flowers—in fact, you’ll likely get more. That’s because pruning encourages new growth.
Pruning Promotes Stability
Trimming also helps keep larger plants from growing in such a way that makes them unstable, allowing them instead to develop stronger roots and trunks. Unstable trees make for a big mess come hurricane season.
Avoiding Heat Stress
We know the closer we get to hurricane season, the more homeowners think about trimming their trees so branches don’t fall on the roof of their home. But summertime can be stressful for plants. Just as we don’t want to subject them to trimming and a cold snap simultaneously, we also don’t want them to go through the stress of a heat wave while trying to manage a fresh trim.
Bradenton Landscaping Includes a Tree Management
As dormant plants begin to wake up, we want to set them up for a successful spring growing season. That means removing dead branches and trimming everything back to a manageable size. This allows the plants to devote its resources to nurturing a strong base, deep roots, and new growth. Pruning also increases the plant’s access to sunshine and air circulation.
A spring trim is a big job, but it’s an important one. Give Big South a call to get your trees and hedges in shape for a successful spring. 941-822-4562
