We keep trees in check, but as arborists we do so in a way that promotes their healthy growth. A chainsaw is not the best tool to use on a tree that is growing in a way you don’t want. It was once acceptable to ‘lop’ trees, cutting off parts of the main stem to make stubs. However, we now know that this can cause damage to trees and encourage decay and fungi to spread to other trees. We don’t lop trees. Instead, we prune by removing the right amount of crown at the right times and at the right places. This allows you to get the tree shape you want and encourages healthy tree growth. This approach is the foundation of everything we do, even tree removal and stump grinding. We always aim to preserve your property but also do right by the trees themselves – because we believe it’s in everybody’s interests.