Arborists help people who have recently bought the house of their dreams but aren’t thrilled about the landscaping. The previous owners may have indulged in overplanting, never had trees on the property pruned, and allowed saplings to grow in odd places. They may have enjoyed living in a setting that felt like a wild forest, but most residential property owners would like the yard to be somewhat more manicured and manageable.
In addition, trees that have never been trimmed and that grow too close together can cause a variety of problems with the trees themselves as well as other aspects of the property. They block the sunshine from reaching the lawn, leading to patchy grass and areas that take too long to thoroughly dry after rain. This can create water-logged areas near the house that may start doing damage to basement walls. Too much tree cover over roof shingles can lead to moss growth, and branches that scrape against those shingles gradually do damage.
Sometimes, property has so many trees that the new homeowners face what they view as a ridiculous amount of yard maintenance. They don’t want to be dealing with mountains of maple seeds in spring and cascades of maple leaves in fall. They may not appreciate an abundance of evergreen needles littering the yard, especially because that debris is difficult to rake up and causes damage to the grass. If they have nearby neighbors, those neighbors will likely appreciate some thinning of the trees. Seeds, leaves, and needles typically don’t limit their presence to the owner’s yard but are blown by the wind to neighboring properties.
Arborists in Atlanta GA will follow the instructions of the property owners for the most part, although they will make recommendations when they believe a certain choice is important. They are unlikely to cut the tops from trees since that results in unstable growth patterns and aesthetically unpleasant appearances. They also will not trim or remove trees that are too close to power lines; that is a job for the utility company.
