There are several reasons why you would prune a tree. Meristem can help decide whether or not your tree needs pruning by coming up with a multi year plan. You never want to prune too much out of a tree, so coming up with a longterm plan for your tree is important to keep it as healthy and safe as possible. Removing deadwood, canopy reduction, canopy raising and canopy thinning are all different pruning strategies that your tree may need depending on your goals as the tree owner.

Some tree removals are straight forward, others are not. You should remove any tree that is dead or dying, but there are a few situations where making the decision to remove can be hard. Trees with codominant trunks which pose a risk or with rot may look totally healthy but are in serious danger of causing property damage. Should you remove or prune? Every option must be taken into account before a tree is recomoved safely. Meristems removal team is experienced and fully ensured to tackle most removals.

Meristem offers special tree and shrub fertilizer specifically designed for Connecticut soil and climate. Meristem’s unique fertilizer includes micronutrients for healthy growth, mycorrhizae to help your tree’s soil biodiversity and special carbohydrates and humic acids that help build soil health. This is recommended for stressed trees but can also be applied to help healthy trees continue to grow well.