Small Tree Pruning in Dawlish

### Why Proper Pruning Matters

Hacking at a tree with a saw doesn't count as pruning. Proper pruning means understanding tree biology - where to cut, what to remove, how much is too much, and when to do it for each species.

We prune to improve tree health, maintain shape, remove dead or crossing branches, and keep trees at a manageable size. Trees pruned properly grow better, look better, and cause fewer problems.

### What We Prune

Small garden trees - fruit trees, ornamental trees, young trees that need shaping. Species like apple, pear, cherry, plum, magnolia, birch, small maples, hawthorn, rowan. If it's a tree, it's in a garden, and we can reach it without specialist equipment, we can prune it.

We don't prune protected trees without proper permissions, and we'll tell you if your tree needs a tree surgeon rather than a handyman.

> 💡 **Pro tip:** Young trees benefit hugely from formative pruning in their first few years. Get the shape right early and you avoid problems later.

| Done Right ✅ | Done Wrong ❌ | |--------------|---------------| | Clean cuts just above buds/nodes | Ragged cuts or cut in wrong places | | Right amount removed for species | Over-pruned or barely touched | | Dead and diseased wood removed | Dead wood left in | | Proper timing for the species | Pruned whenever, regardless | | Natural shape maintained | Butchered into weird shapes |