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Can I Prune My Own Tree? Why or Why Not?

Matt Scott from Davey's Raleigh office talks all about tree pruning, including best practices, safety, ideal times to prune and why a certified arborist is best for the job.

In this episode we cover:

What can homeowners prune themselves? (0:46)

Assess if your tree needs pruning or not (1:42)

Safety while pruning (2:57)

Teaching clients to prune from the ground (4:00)

When is the right time to prune a tree? (5:45)

When to prune an oak or elm tree (7:28)

The worst things homeowners can do to trees (8:22)

Have a certified arborist prune your trees (9:24) (20:45)

The importance of the right tools…

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