Introduction
If your yard has been mal-pruned, poorly planned, is becoming a financial burden, or you live in a high fire zone this guide is for you. Its goal is to empower you with the knowledge you need to make the best choices for your landscape—so that it thrives with less effort, less expense, and greater long-term success. With some basic knowledge, homeowners can make informed decision about their yards, choose the right tree service companies and avoid the cycle of costly and ineffective pruning. This guide is here to help.
Avoid The Worst
Before learning about how to maintain a yard correctly, let’s start with what NOT to do. Some of the most commonly seen practices are actually the worst. People often assume they’re the best because they see them everywhere. These practices are often used to control size, but instead of solving the problem, they create weak, unhealthy plants that need constant maintenance. Many homeowners don’t realize how much damage these worst practices cause..
Pruning For Fire Safety
The sign of a good pruning job is that you can’t tell it was done. A well-maintained yard should look naturally ordered, not aggressively chopped. Good pruning supports a plant’s health and enhances its natural structure, making it more fire resistant and beautiful in the process. Bad pruning, on the other hand, works against a plant’s growth habit, leading to increased flammable deadwood, excessive suckering, and a general decline in health. An unhealthy plant is a fire risk.