Why now is the best time to prune, before spring growth takes off

Spring is on its way, and once it arrives, trees and hedges across Tauranga properties put on growth fast. The weeks before that happens are the best time to get your pruning and hedge trimming done.

Why late winter is the best time to prune

Right now, trees are still dormant. There's no new growth weighing down the branches, and the leaves haven't filled back in yet. That means our arborists can see a tree's true structure clearly, branch by branch. This makes it easier to spot damaged, crossing, or weak limbs before they become a bigger problem. Pruning now also means the tree puts its energy into strong new growth this spring, rather than recovering from cuts made once the growing season is already underway.

What happens if you leave it too late

Once the growing season kicks in, trees and hedges can put on a lot of growth in a short amount of time. Hedges that were neat in winter can quickly become overgrown, harder to manage, and more likely to encroach on boundaries, driveways, or powerlines. The longer you wait, the more there is to remove, and the more time and clean-up a job takes. Getting in early keeps the work manageable and keeps your property looking its best right through spring and summer.

What our property assessment covers

Our qualified arborists are experienced working at height and around powerlines, so no tree on your property is off-limits. When we visit, we'll assess your trees and hedges and let you know what needs attention now and what can wait. We take care of the whole job, tree pruning, hedge trimming, and palm cleaning, and we take all the rubbish away when we're done. You're left with a clear, tidy property and no clean-up to do yourself.

Get ahead of spring growth

Booking your pruning and hedge trimming before spring means your property is ready before the growth surge hits, not playing catch-up after it. Contact us to request an assessment of your property and quote. Our assessment will detail all the jobs we can see may need attention, then you can decide what you want to do and when.