How to Keep Trees Healthy and Safe With Proper Branch Trimming

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Keeping your trees healthy and safe through proper branch trimming starts with understanding their natural growth patterns. Remove dead, diseased, or crossing branches first, as these invite pests and structural weakness. Always cut just outside the branch collar—that swollen ring where the limb meets the trunk—to allow the tree to seal the wound on its own. Avoid over-pruning, which stresses the tree and leaves it vulnerable to sunburn and decay. For large limbs, use the three-cut technique to…