Keeping Your Trees Healthy, Safe, and Beautiful
Healthy, well-maintained trees can be the highlight of your property, but they require proper care to thrive. Overgrown branches can block sunlight, dead limbs can become a safety hazard, and a poorly shaped tree can detract from your home’s curb appeal. Regular, professional pruning is one of the best investments you can make in the long-term health and beauty of your landscape.
B&L Tree Service provides expert pruning and trimming services for homeowners and businesses throughout Mattoon and the surrounding communities.
Why Professional Pruning & Trimming Matters
Proper pruning is about much more than just cutting branches. It’s a science that, when done correctly, provides significant benefits for your trees and property.
- Promotes Tree Health: By selectively removing dead, diseased, or crossing branches, we help prevent decay from spreading and improve air circulation. This allows the tree to direct its energy toward strong, healthy growth.
- Increases Safety and Prevents Damage: Dead or weak branches can snap and fall without warning, especially during the high winds and ice storms we experience in Central Illinois. Trimming branches away from your roof, windows, and power lines is a critical step in preventing costly damage.
- Improves Appearance and Shape: Professional pruning can enhance the natural beauty and structure of your trees. We can thin the crown to allow more sunlight to reach your lawn and shape the tree in a way that complements your landscape.
- Encourages Fruit and Flower Production: For fruit-bearing or flowering trees, strategic pruning can significantly improve the yield and quality of their blooms and fruit.
Our Pruning and Trimming Service: What to Expect
We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all solutions. Our approach is tailored to the specific needs of each tree on your property.
- Expert Assessment: We start by evaluating your tree’s species, age, and current condition. We’ll discuss your goals with you and recommend a specific pruning plan, whether it’s removing deadwood, thinning the crown, or raising the canopy.
- Precision and Care: We use industry-standard techniques to make clean, precise cuts that promote proper healing and protect the tree from disease. We understand the biology of trees and know how to work with their natural growth patterns.
- The Right Tools for the Job: From hand pruners to chainsaws, we use professional-grade, well-maintained equipment to ensure every cut is made safely and effectively.
- Meticulous Cleanup: A professional job includes a professional cleanup. After we’re finished pruning, we will meticulously clean up all fallen branches and debris, leaving your yard looking tidy and cared for.
The B&L Tree Service Difference
Anyone can cut a branch, but it takes an expert to properly care for a tree.
- Knowledge of Local Trees: With over 20 years of experience in the Mattoon area, we have a deep understanding of the trees that grow here and their specific needs.
- Safety is Our Priority: Trimming trees, especially large ones, can be dangerous work. Our crew is trained to work safely and efficiently, particularly when operating near homes and power lines.
- Fully Insured for Your Peace of Mind: You can have complete confidence when we’re on your property. Our services are fully insured to protect you and your home.
Our Full Range of Tree Care Services
We offer a complete range of services to keep your property safe and beautiful:
- Tree Removal: Safe and strategic removal of hazardous or unwanted trees.
- Stump Grinding: Remove leftover stumps to reclaim your yard space.
- Pest and Disease Control: Protect your trees from common threats.
- 24/7 Emergency Services: We’re here for you when storms strike.
Get Your Free Pruning Estimate
If your trees are looking overgrown or you’re concerned about their health, give us a call. Contact us today at 217-234-2774 or fill out our contact form to schedule a free, no-obligation estimate.