Pruning

We carry out all our pruning to the British standard BS 3998 and are guided by the 'European Tree Pruning Guide' published by the Arboricultural Association.

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Crown Lifting

Crown lifting is the removal of the lowest branches and is a good way of improving light levels and air circulation at ground level, this can benefit lawns and underplanting or just open up shaded buildings, patio's and decks to the sun.

 

 

 

 


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Crown Thinning is the removal of some of the live branches throughout the crown to allow more light to pass through and reduce wind resistance.

Crown Cleaning is the removal of dead and diseased wood as well as any weakly attached, crossing or hanging growth. We normally include this as part of a crown lift or crown reduction.

 

 

 

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Crown Reduction

With a crown reduction we try to reduce the size of the crown whilst trying to maintain its shape.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOTE! You could be prosecuted if you fail to apply to your local council for permission for pruning works. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/edinburgh_and_east/5009610.stm

We will apply to the council on your behalf at no extra cost.

 

For a free quote contact: Edinburgh: 0131 450 7018, Lothians: 01368 830 776,

Borders: 01361 884186, Mobile: 07801 538 717

TD Tree & Land Services has been providing expert tree care since 2003, Managing Director Tom Dixon has been working with trees full time since 2001 and part time since the early 90’s. We provide a complete tree care service covering all aspects from felling and pruning to stump grinding and consultancy. We cover the whole of Scotland for contract work and Edinburgh, Lothian and Borders for domestic work.