We at Oconee Landscape Design have been working on landscaping projects for many years, and we understand how beneficial trees can be. Trees offer shade, which helps keep your home and landscape more comfortable, and they offer important ecological benefits as well, such as providing food and habitat for wildlife. However, it sometimes becomes necessary to remove a tree to protect the rest of your property. In this article, we will go over three reasons why tree removal is often necessary.
- The Tree is Rotting – One of the most common reasons for tree removal is because the tree has become unhealthy. Often, trees can start to rot on the inside while still appearing healthy on the outside. This creates a serious risk of the tree falling on your home or other structures. If a tree on your property has become rotten, then it’s usually best to remove it.
- The Tree is Too Close – Another reason why tree removal might be necessary is because the tree is growing too close to your home. A tree whose branches overhang your roof poses a risk should those branches fall. Similarly, a tree’s roots can become entangled with underground utilities, damaging them. It is often necessary to remove trees that grow too close to your home for this reason.
- The Tree Has Structural Issues – A third reason why tree removal might be necessary is because the tree has a weak growth structure, which will make it more likely to fall and damage your home. Sometimes it is possible to address this issue by removing just the branches that are growing poorly, but in severe cases it may be necessary to cut down the whole tree.