Locally Owned and Operated

Tree Pruning Services

Serving Madison County, IL Since 1987

Expert Tree Pruning

Maintain the health and strength of your trees with professional tree pruning from an experienced arborist. We provide services to homeowners and businesses across the Madison County, Illinois area.

Our tree care specialists possess a thorough knowledge of all species growing in Illinois. By entrusting us to prune and trim your trees, hedges, bushes, and shrubs, you can rest assured that your greenery is receiving the utmost care.

Benefits of Our Pruning Services

Pruning your trees promotes healthy growth, enhancing leaf and fruit production, and encourages robust root development. It also maintains the structural integrity of the tree and prevents issues like windblow and hazardous branch development, ensuring both your safety and that of your property. Removing deadwood is crucial as it makes trees susceptible to insects and rot. Regular tree inspections and preventative maintenance are part of the routine, helping to shape your trees and enhance the aesthetic appeal of your landscape. This careful attention also decreases the risk of hazardous situations due to overgrowth or dead branches, contributing significantly to the health of urban trees.

How Our Process Works

Step 1 - Contact

Step 2 - Confirm

We will reach out to set a date and time for us to visit and evaluate your tree service requirements. It is not mandatory to be present for this visit.

Step 3 - Assess

We will arrive on the designated day to evaluate your trees for the requested service and address any further questions or concerns you might have.

Step 4 - Estimate

Within 24 hours, you will receive an estimate via the provided email for approval and to coordinate the scheduling of work on a agreed date.

Step 5 - Scheduled

After your service date is set, you will receive a call the day before to confirm and provide you with an approximate time for our crew's arrival.

Step 6 - Relax

Sit back and relax, knowing that Ahlers Tree Service—a professional and fully insured company—is taking care of your trees.

Difference between Trimming and Pruning?

These terms are often used interchangeably, but they have distinct meanings. Pruning refers to the removal of dead, diseased, or structurally compromised branches from a tree. Trimming, on the other hand, involves controlling or cutting back overgrowth in trees, and is commonly used to describe the care of shrubs and bushes as well. Both trimming and pruning enhance a tree's overall appearance and health, contributing to a longer and healthier life for the tree. Proper tree maintenance, including both practices, can minimize storm damage, enhance structural integrity, and ensure adequate clearance for sidewalks and buildings.

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