The goal of tree support systems like bracing or cabling is to provide trees with some degree of support.
From winter weather that disperses blankets of snow and ice to the hurricane-force winds of the summer or fall, your trees can take a serious beating. Homeowners in specific regions can indeed get much worse weather compared to others, particularly at specific times of the year. But in between the most serious storms, the sunny and calm days could put one at ease – so much that they could neglect tree care and inspections. Branch breakage could happen quite easily once harsh storms arrive, mainly if a tree is weak, injured, or suffering from insects or diseases. However, protecting your tree and giving it support when necessary could help it withstand the extremes of Mother Nature. You might be wondering how you could provide this kind of tree branch support and whether it actually helps. Read on to learn more!
What is Cabling and Bracing Your Tree?
The goal of tree support systems like bracing or cabling is to provide trees with some degree of support. This reduces the possible risks of structural failure by limiting the amount of movement of branches and stems with weak attachments. It also curbs injuries to people and damage to properties by giving structurally weak tree parts a serious boost so that when strong winds blow and ice weighs down, they can still stand strong.
Tree Bracing and Tree Cabling Techniques
Tree support cables and braces are proactive, and preventive additions to your tree are meant to support its structure. Harford Tree’s certified arborists install flexible steel cables and other solid steel braces to strengthen weak steams and other branches. Braces and cables should allow a tree to flex a bit so that it grows stronger over time, but they’re also meant to stop it from bending to the point of ever breaking.
When Should Your Tree Be Cabled?
The outcome you are seeking by bracing and cabling trees is to reduce stress damages from high winds, ice, heavy snow, or heavy foliage. Your arborist will only suggest using this technique if they have identified weak points in one of your trees that is overall healthy and stable but has a codominant stem or a significant branch that needs support. By using this proactive tree care technique, you can reduce costs, damage, and risks.
Tree Care and Maintenance from Harford Tree
Ready to have the beautiful yard you have always dreamed of? Harford Tree Experts & Landscaping, Inc has been in the business for decades, providing customers with quality work and quick responses all at the right price. We service the areas of Harford County, Baltimore County, and Baltimore City areas including Bel Air, Fallston, Perry Hall, Towson, Essex, Parkville, White Marsh and Middle River.
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