A tree is a great asset to any property, providing shade and oxygen. It's not uncommon for people to take care of their trees themselves. However, certain tasks require a professional's expertise. Below, we'll go over five reasons why you should hire a professional to take care of your tree instead of doing it yourself.

1. Professional Tree Services Have the Right Equipment for the Job

Trees can be a dangerous project for an amateur. If you're going to take care of your trees yourself, then you'll need proper equipment such as:

• Ropes and harnesses
• Heavy-duty ladders
• Pruning saws and other tools specific to pruning trees
• Safety goggles and helmets
• Protective clothing

Professional tree services will have all of the equipment necessary to safely and efficiently take care of your trees. Additionally, they'll use a bucket truck instead of a ladder to access hard-to-reach spots.

2. Professionals Have the Proper Education and Training for Residential Tree Services

Trees are living organisms that require proper care and maintenance. A professional knows how to identify signs of poor health in trees, such as dead or dying branches. They know which branches to cut back and when to fertilize the tree. If your trees are suffering from any issues, you may need an arborist's expertise. An arborist is a specialist who has received training in tree care and botany, meaning they can identify the tree and its specific needs.

3. Professional Tree Services Have the Right Insurance

It's important to ensure that your residential tree services have proper insurance. That way, they'll be protected in case any accidents happen. Without the proper insurance, you could end up footing an expensive medical bill if an accident occurs while tending to your trees.

4. Professional Tree Services Can Inspect the Entire Tree

One sight of a dead branch is not enough to determine whether or not trees are in good health. You'll need an experienced professional to walk around your tree, looking for signs of disease. They'll be able to tell you what branches could fall off without warning and which branches can be removed safely.

5. Professional Tree Services Can Safely Remove Unwanted/Dead Trees

A common mistake among homeowners is trying to remove a dead/dying tree themselves without the proper training and equipment. You might think you can inspect your trees from ground level, but it's actually dangerous to do so as branches can fall without warning. Removing a tree yourself could also result in damage to the surrounding area as well as injury or death. Professionals will know how to remove a tree from the ground without damaging surrounding property or harming anyone in the area.

According to Arborists Near Me, 90% of homeowners consider tree servicing critical to preserving their yard. In the survey, two-thirds of backyard owners also said they would hire professional tree services to help them care for their plants. This shows how much confidence homeowners have in professional tree services. If you want to keep your trees healthy and beautiful, call us today, and we'll be happy to help you with your needs.