One thing we love about the beautiful city of Riverside is the variety of incredible trees. When people think of California, they don't often think of "green." But anyone who has flown into John Wayne Airport probably noted all of the incredible greenery as they made their descent to the ground.

In order to maintain the look of our cities in the Inland Empire, all of those trees and plants need to be maintained. The earth is an incredible place and self-sustaining in many ways, so people may wonder, "Why should I get my trees pruned? Why is tree health important, won't it take care of itself?"

Trees and plants are perfect, but humans are not. We consistently create chemicals, waste and emissions that are harmful to trees, and they get sick as a result. We also plant trees in neighborhoods and various places around our communities for our enjoyment, not always thinking about the long-term care involved in making sure that they stay as safe and health as possible.

And we also must remember that trees aren't growing with our homes in mind. Sometimes they can grow in directions that are perilous for our residences or commercial establishments. These are just a few reasons why proper tree pruning is important.

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Reasons to Prune Trees

There are a number of different reasons to consider tree pruning. We'll just cover a couple.

Reduces hazards to property and people - The most important thing is keeping people safe. It's probably no surprise that fallen branches from large trees could do damage, but you might be surprised by how much damage a tree that is considered to be "small" or moderately sized can do. Dead branches falling from trees are a danger to nearby people, power lines, and structures. Pruning helps maintain safe trees, which always helps us sleep better at night.

Helps healthy branches grow - Put simply, dead branches get in the way of the growth of healthy branches. Dead branches begin to droop, which take up valuable space and resources that the tree could be using to develop healthy branches. Removing the dead branches will encourage newer branches to grow.

Enhances aesthetic beauty - This one's a no-brainer! If you're into the looks of a tree, regular tree pruning can give you the appearance that you desire.

Provides strong structure - Pruning a tree can influence the way it grows. If pruned properly, a tree will grow into a certain configuration of branches and limbs that lends itself towards strong structural integrity. With this structure maintained, it's even possible to mitigate the risk of falling branches that can cause damage to property or people.

Prevents potential storm damage - A tree that has gone without pruning for long periods of time likely has many dead branches. In the event of a storm (or the Santa Ana winds around this area) dead branches can pose huge hazards, as they very easily break away from living trees. Especially during storms, these are responsible for lots of property damage especially to buildings and cars.