Pruning & Trimming
Trees are a valuable part of your property, adding natural beauty, providing shade, and supporting the local ecosystem. To keep them healthy, safe, and visually appealing, proper pruning is essential. This work requires skilled professionals who understand correct pruning methods and ideal timing.
At Harmony Tree Services, our experienced tree care professionals deliver expert pruning services throughout the Lehigh Valley. We adhere to industry best practices and ANSI A300 standards, ensuring each tree receives precise, thoughtful care that promotes long-term health and growth.
Tree pruning involves specialized training, professional equipment, and strict safety procedures. While homeowners may handle very small branches, most pruning—especially for mature or large trees—should be left to certified professionals. Our team is fully trained, properly equipped, and fully insured to safely manage everything from routine maintenance pruning to complex, technical tree work.
Specialized Solutions
Different trees and situations call for specialized pruning techniques. Our tree care professionals carefully evaluate your trees and recommend the most suitable approach to meet your goals while preserving both their health and structural integrity.
Proactive pruning of young and mid-aged trees to establish a strong branch structure and proper form. This approach helps prevent future issues and reduces maintenance as the tree matures.
Selective removal of live branches to reduce canopy density, improving light penetration and air circulation while preserving the tree’s natural shape.
The removal of lower branches to provide clearance for buildings, vehicles, pedestrians, and sightlines. This pruning must be performed carefully to preserve proper trunk taper and overall tree stability.
Reducing the height or spread of a tree’s crown when needed for utility clearance, preserving views, or managing risk. Unlike harmful topping, proper crown reduction maintains the tree’s natural shape and overall health.
Proactive pruning of young and mid-aged trees to establish strong branch structure and proper form. This approach helps prevent future issues and minimizes maintenance as the tree matures.
Selective pruning designed to enhance views while maintaining tree health and natural appearance. Our arborists use precise techniques to create and preserve view corridors through careful thinning and branch reduction.
Specialized pruning to boost fruit production, control tree size, and make harvesting easier. Proper timing and techniques are essential to achieve the best results.
Professional pruning to maintain safe clearance between trees and power lines. This work requires specialized training and should only be performed by qualified arborists.
Specialized Solutions
At Harmony Tree Services, our structured process ensures exceptional results from start to finish. We begin by understanding your needs and complete every project with a meticulous cleanup of your property.
Your tree care starts with an on-site visit from our tree care professional. During this evaluation, we assess your trees’ health, structure, and growing conditions while discussing your goals and concerns. We identify potential challenges such as utility lines, access limitations, or nearby structures, then recommend the most effective pruning solutions. You’ll receive a clear, written estimate outlining the scope of work and pricing details.
Before any work begins, we take care of all necessary preparations. This includes reviewing local regulations, obtaining required permits, and coordinating with utility companies when needed. We also plan equipment placement and establish a detailed safety strategy to protect your property and surroundings.
On your scheduled service date, our professional crew arrives in clearly marked vehicles during regular business hours. The crew leader reviews the work plan with you before setting up safety zones around the job site. Using industry-grade equipment—including bucket trucks, spider lifts for confined areas, and appropriately sized chippers—our team performs all pruning in accordance with ANSI A300 standards.
We maintain a tidy work area throughout the project, with extra attention given to final cleanup. All branches and debris are either chipped on-site or removed, and work areas are thoroughly raked and blown clean.
Before completion, we conduct a final inspection to ensure the work meets our standards. If desired, we’ll walk through the project with you and provide recommendations for ongoing tree care or future maintenance.
At Harmony Tree Services, we follow a careful, step-by-step process to ensure your land clearing project is completed safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with local regulations. Here’s what to expect:
Before work begins, our crew establishes clearly defined safety zones and positions all equipment for maximum efficiency and protection. Every team member is outfitted with full professional safety gear, including helmets with face shields, cut-resistant apparel, certified climbing equipment, and high-visibility clothing that meets and exceeds industry standards.
For everyone’s safety, we ask that household members remain indoors while overhead work is underway. Pets should be secured inside or kept well away from the work area. When projects take place near roadways, our crew manages traffic control as needed and maintains clearly marked safety zones throughout the job.
Our skilled crews use professional rigging and controlled removal techniques to safely manage branches and minimize impact to your property. When necessary, protective materials such as plywood are placed over sensitive landscaping or surfaces. For added peace of mind, Harmony Tree Services carries comprehensive insurance coverage for all pruning operations.
Experienced Professionals
Please make sure our crew can easily reach the work area by unlocking any gates and clearing vehicles from driveways and nearby parking spaces. If you have an automatic sprinkler system, turn it off during service. Be sure to inform us of any invisible fencing, underground utilities, or features that should be avoided.
Prior to your scheduled service, remove portable outdoor items such as furniture, grills, and potted plants from the work area. If you have delicate landscaping or special garden features, point them out to the crew leader. A clear workspace helps us work efficiently while protecting your property.
Tree pruning may involve noise during normal business hours. You may wish to plan quieter activities away from the work area. We recommend closing nearby windows and keeping pets indoors in a comfortable space so they are not disturbed by equipment or activity.
Lehigh Valley’s humid continental climate allows for year-round tree care, with extra attention required during the wet winters and dry fire-prone seasons.
Schedule a free evaluation to receive a detailed, personalized estimate for your trees.
