Total Control Tree Service
22102 County Rd 43, Richmond, MN 56368
What Is Tree ‘Topping’ and Why Arborists Warn Against It You’ve probably seen it before — a row of trees with their crowns chopped flat, large limbs lopped off, leaving behind little more than stubs. That, unfortunately, is tree topping. And while it might look like a quick fix for an overgrown tree, topping is […]
Trees Are a Beautiful Asset — But They Need the Right Care Trees offer shade, boost curb appeal, and even increase your home’s value. But like everything in your landscape, trees need care — and sometimes, tough decisions. So how do you know when it’s time to trim a tree vs. when it’s time to […]
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Topping a tree, or the process of cutting back large branches to stubs, is often mistakenly perceived as an effective method for controlling tree height (International Society of Arboriculture, 2023). However, this practice can severely stress trees, leaving them vulnerable to decay, pests, and disease. Topped trees often respond by producing weak, rapidly growing shoots […]
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