How Important Is Tree Removal?

January 17, 2020
Chris Chapman
tree care

The importance of tree removal in a typical urban or suburban setting is a point that is frequently misunderstood by home builders. Any landscape architect or landscape designer will be quick to argue that removal is not necessarily a requirement, but rather a “nice to have.”

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Removal is, however, a critical element for any property owner who wishes to achieve a uniform appearance for a garden or lawn. That’s because any landscape should consist of parts which are present throughout the yard and which visually separates the areas which are walkable from those which are not. Consequently, any homeowner should always investigate the cost of tree removal before planning any landscaping project.

There are two specific types of tree removal which are very popular in today’s society. One is called bonsai removal, and the other is of course the more controversial but perhaps more appealing tree removal solution – the stump removal. Bonsai trees are a classic of Japanese gardens and are typically imported from Japan or Korea. They are incredibly beautiful but also very delicate and require considerable attention to their well being.

On the other hand, the stump removal method is perhaps the most unique form of tree removal in the world. Stump removal can be used to remove large standing trees which have become too large to be easily moved. It can also be used to remove dead, rotting trees which have become more visually impacting than they were in the past.

Stump removal is something that is never easy. For this reason it is highly recommended that the buyer of a property utilizes a professional company to complete the job. Stump removal of a large tree is really nothing short of a labour-intensive job.

Public tree removal is not recommended by the city in case the tree falls to the ground. As such, a properly trained and qualified landscape engineer will remove the tree as soon as possible and safely. That way there will be no issue with concern for the future safety of the tree or other landscape features. In addition, any landscape architect will have to do proper research into the surrounding area to ensure that removal of the tree will be as close to an optimum solution as possible.

So, next time you’re thinking about how to keep your yard beautiful while not destroying your bank balance, consider tree removal. Removing a tree which is unsightly but does not detract from the landscape, or even providing an alternative to leave in place, will dramatically improve your home and the value of your home. And at the end of the day, it will save you money as well.