Medium Tree Pruning in Ottery St Mary

### When Trees Get Bigger

Medium trees need more than secateurs and a stepladder. They require proper equipment, safety knowledge, and understanding of how larger trees respond to pruning. Done wrong, you can seriously damage a tree or yourself.

We handle medium trees that are accessible from the ground with pole saws and powered equipment, or that need basic climbing with safety equipment. We know when a tree needs a proper tree surgeon, and we'll tell you honestly if yours does.

### What We Can Do

We prune medium garden trees to improve health, reduce size moderately, remove dead or dangerous branches, and restore shape. Common jobs include reducing overhanging branches, thinning canopy for light, removing storm damage, and general maintenance pruning.

If your tree is near power lines, leaning dangerously, requires major reduction, or is a protected species, you need a qualified tree surgeon. We're honest about our limits.

> 💡 **Pro tip:** Medium trees often get neglected because they're too big for DIY but not obviously dangerous enough to call professionals. Regular maintenance now prevents expensive problems later.

| Done Right ✅ | Done Wrong ❌ | |--------------|---------------| | Proper risk assessment first | Just crack on regardless | | Right equipment for the job | Making do with wrong tools | | Pruning cuts that promote healing | Butchered branches | | Honest about limitations | Taking on unsafe work | | All waste chipped or removed | Massive pile of branches left |