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[–] 0 points 3 years ago (1 child)

I have a dogwood in my front yard that needs a proper trim. I'm quite handy but I wonder what you think I should do hire an arborist or just research myself and try to use a light touch while trimming branches?

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  • [–] [S] 1 point 3 years ago (1 child)

    Worthwhile to learn for yourself even if you hire someone—bad pruning is ubiquitous in the tree care industry, even by so-called professionals. Keep in mind that trees don’t need pruning for their own sake. So before doing any pruning you want to have a clear goal in mind. A young tree that you can reach from the ground is easy enough for a layman to prune if you do your research. If it’s bigger I might hire someone but ask questions and ensure they have the proper certifications: ISA in the US.

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