Deadwood removal is one of the most essential and frequently performed tree pruning practices. It involves carefully cutting away dead, damaged, diseased, or hazardous branches from within the tree’s crown—without harming the healthy parts of the tree.

Leaving deadwood untreated can pose serious health and safety risks and create an unsightly, neglected appearance. Regular deadwood management helps keep your trees safe, healthy, and looking their best across West Sussex.

Crown thinning involves selectively removing smaller, overlapping live branches throughout the tree’s crown—typically up to a maximum of 25%—to reduce its overall density. The goal is to maintain the tree’s natural shape while improving its structure.

This careful process allows more light to pass through the canopy, reduces excessive shading, and helps lower wind resistance, making the tree healthier and more resilient.

Tree pollarding is a specialised pruning technique used to significantly reduce the size of a tree that has become too large for its surroundings, while promoting fresh, healthy regrowth.

The method involves cutting back all branches to the main trunk or primary stems, allowing the tree to regenerate with controlled, manageable growth over time.

Crown lifting involves removing selected lower branches of a tree to raise the height of the canopy. This creates more clearance beneath the tree, improving access and visibility without compromising its overall shape or structure.

It’s an effective solution for eliminating obstructions over roads, pathways, driveways, or garden areas, while maintaining the tree’s natural form.

Crown reduction involves reducing the overall height and spread of a tree by carefully trimming back the upper limbs and branch tips to appropriate growth points. This process helps manage the size of the tree without compromising its health or natural shape.

The extent of the reduction is guided by factors such as tree species, structural condition, and location, with no more than 25% typically removed to avoid undue stress.

When done correctly, crown reduction improves the tree’s appearance, enhances light penetration, and maintains a balanced, natural-looking form.

Regular hedge trimming is essential for maintaining neat, healthy, and well-shaped hedges. It involves carefully cutting back overgrown or uneven growth to preserve clean lines, promote dense foliage, and enhance the overall appearance of your garden or property.

The frequency and method of trimming depend on the hedge species, its condition, and the desired shape. Whether for privacy, aesthetics, or safety, proper hedge maintenance keeps your landscape tidy and under control all year round.