Skilled Tree & Shrub Pruning Specialists

For the Hudson Valley

Pruning & Trimming

Why Prune Your Trees?

What To Expect

Choose the Right Type

Why Hill Treekeepers?

FAQs About Pruning

We provide the professional pruning and trimming care necessary to maintain and improve the health, appearance, and safety of trees in and around the Hudson Valley

Do You Need Tree & Shrub Pruning?

Wondering whether you need tree and shrub pruning? We'll give you five great reasons!

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    Safer Trees

    When we remove limbs that interfere with wires, building facades, gutters, roofs, chimneys, or windows—or that obstruct streets or sidewalks—we eliminate branches that can cause damage or break off and fall unexpectedly.

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    Healthier Trees

    Dead or weak limbs pose a hazard or may lead to decay. Diseased or insect-infested limbs are bad news for your trees' health.

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    Stronger Trees

    Creating better tree structure helps lessen wind resistance and reduces the potential for storm damage. Training young trees to maintain a healthy shape as they grow will help them stay strong as they get older.

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    More Attractive Trees

    Pruning can improve the shape or silhouette of the tree itself: shaping involves removing branches or thinning them out to increase light penetration in order to make sure your yard looks its best!

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    Longer-Lived Trees

    It can improve the shape or silhouette of the tree itself: shaping involves removing branches or thinning them out to increase light penetration in order to make sure your yard looks its best!

Experience Matters

Whether it’s a mature tree that needs corrective or preventive pruning, a young tree that needs pruning to develop a strong structure and desirable form, or a landscape shrub, your plants will benefit from pruning by a professional arborist.

Proper pruning takes knowledge and experience in both the science and art of pruning - something our ISA Certified Arborists have in abundance. On the other hand, poor pruning can damage your tree, cause insect and disease problems, and even kill it.

Not all trees need regular pruning but many will need an occasional "hair cut" to look their best and stay strong and healthy. Give us a call at 914-214-7045 and we'll be happy to take a look at your trees and give you an assessment of what kind of pruning would be best.

We Do Not Top Trees

There are ANSI standards for tree pruning and tree trimming. The Certified Arborists at Hill Treekeepers follow these standards and industry best practices for tree pruning.

Because of this, we do not top trees. Topping permanently damages trees, weakens them, and leads to premature failure - not to mention that it looks awful!

In need of orchard pruning?

Hill Treekeepers offers specialty pruning services specifically for fruit trees. Whether you're growing apples, pears, cherries, or something else entirely, our Certified Arborists are experts at pruning fruit trees to maximize production and improve tree health. We also offer a complete range of orchard care services.

We Specialize in the Science AND Art of Tree Pruning

When you hire us for your tree pruning needs in the Hudson Valley area, you can expect your trees to look better than ever—and be safer!

A WIDE RANGE OF PRUNING & TRIMMING SERVICES

We know you want your trees and shrubs to be the best they can be—and we want that for you, too. That's why we offer a wide range of services to help you make the most of your landscape from top to bottom.

Our skilled tree and shrub pruning services are designed to take care of all the details that matter, so you don't have to worry about it.

When you need a tree or shrub pruned, turn to the experts at Hill Treekeepers. We offer a wide range of services that will make your trees and shrubs safer, more attractive, structurally sound, healthier, and fit your landscape better.

AN ESSENTIAL PART OF TREE MAINTENANCE & SAFETY

Proper pruning is an essential part of tree maintenance and safety. Not only does it improve the overall appearance of your trees, it also helps to prevent tree breakage during New York's sometimes ferocious storms. Pruning can be done to open up your view, let in more sunlight, avoid interference with utility lines, correct structural problems, remove deadwood and diseased or infested branches, and much more.

One of the best investments you can make for your trees and your overall landscape is putting their health in the hands of certified arborists. Here at Hill Treekeepers, we offer tree trimming and tree pruning services for all types of trees in Dutchess, Orange, and Ulster Counties.

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Pruning & trimming can do more harm than good if it's done improperly

That's why it's so important to hire a team of Certified Arborists, like the Hill Treekeepers team, who have the specialized training and experience to do the job right. Schedule a consultation today and we'll show you how the proper pruning or trimming techniques can benefit your home and landscape.

Which Type of Pruning Is Right For Your Trees?

The Arborists at Hill Treekeepers understand what each tree needs to maintain healthy growth, structural integrity, and a visually appealing shape.

Crown Raising

Removing or cutting back lower or longer branches that obstruct streets, sidewalks, driveways, patios, etc.

Tree Reduction

Removing limbs that interfere with wires, building facades, gutters, roofs, chimneys, or windows, and improve the shape or silhouette of the tree

Reduction pruning is the correct way to reduce the size of a tree. We to do not top trees!

Vista Pruning

Selectively removing or cutting back branches to remove obstructions and enhance your view.

Restoration Pruning

Selectively removing branches, stubs, and unwanted growth from a tree that was improperly pruned or damaged by storms, construction, etc. to restore it to a more structurally sound shape and better health.

Structural Pruning

Creating better structure and influencing growth rate and size to reduce the potential for storm damage

Training young trees to maintain a healthy shape as they grow

Thinning

Removing branches to increase light penetration, lessen wind resistance, eliminate branches that rub against each other, and provide an even distribution of foliage throughout the canopy.

Canopy Cleaning

Removing dead or weak limbs that pose a hazard or may lead to decay

Removing diseased or insect-infested limbs

Removing branches broken or damaged by adverse weather conditions

Why Trust Hill Treekeepers To Prune Your Trees?

There are many providers in the Hudson Valley who say they can "prune your trees". But they're not all equal. Always look for a company with ISA Certified Arborists on staff and ask to see proof of general liability insurance specifically for tree work, as well as workers' compensation insurance. Below are some of the reasons why we think Hill Treekeepers is the best choice for tree pruning services.

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ISA Certified Arborists

To ensure that all trees are pruned correctly, safely, and to industry standards (ANSI A300 Standards)

Licensed, bonded & fully insured

For your peace of mind and complete protection - as well as ours

Skilled climbers & equipment operators

So we can perform even the most difficult pruning work without damage to your landscape

Locally owned and operated since 2009

Founded, owned, and operated by a life-long Hudson Valley resident

Customer-focused & responsive (we answer the phone!)

We're always easy to reach, we keep you updated, and we delight in delivering on YOUR needs

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Need help pruning your trees in Orange, Dutchess, or Ulster County?

Call the Certified Arborists at Hill Treekeepers - this isn't a DIY job.

Frequently Asked Questions About Tree Pruning

Tree pruning is one of the most common types of tree service in the Hudson Valley area. Unfortunately, it's also the tree service that's most often done incorrectly, leaving homeowners with damaged, deformed, and unhealthy trees.

If you're thinking about getting your trees pruned, you probably have some questions about the timing, process, and more.

We always encourage our customers to learn what they can about proper tree pruning techniques before they hire a tree service company.

To help you understand the basics of tree trimming, we've put together answers to the questions we're most often asked. But if you have a different question, just give us a call!

When a tree should be pruned depends on many factors, including the tree species, its health, and your desired outcomes. However, winter will be a good time for most trees so it’s generally safe to plan on pruning during this timeframe.

If you feel overwhelmed by all this, or want to correct the pruning mistakes that, um, somebody might have made, call the arborists at Rayzor’s Edge Tree Service. We’ll be able to identify your trees, determine what kind of pruning they need, and recommend the best time to do the work.

We love trees and we’re here to help you love them too, even if that means braving the cold Connecticut winter weather to prune your trees!

Yes, you can! Winter is the dormant season for most plants and trees, which makes it an ideal time for pruning.

Cold temperatures and short daylight hours usher in dormancy and, like hibernating animals, trees and shrubs turn their energy use down to its lowest setting and settle in to snooze until spring.

You may associate winter with staying inside and doing your own bit of hibernating, but arborists take advantage of the season to work on trees. In fact, we are just as busy during the winter months as we are during the summer.

The type and size of power line, as well as proximity to the pruning we'll be doing, dictate how we will approach performing the work. Any job that involves pruning near a power line requires a thorough inspection by one of our experienced arborists. If necessary, we'll coordinate with the local power company to disconnect power to the line(s) in or near your tree.

Safety is always our first consideration when working near power lines so we take extra care to ensure our crews are safe. This might mean that scheduling your pruning job will be delayed while we make proper arrangements with the power company.

We do not top trees. Also called "hatracking", this process of cutting trees to make them shorter is not only harmful to the trees, but it's also illegal in most cities throughout South Florida.

We prefer to meet with you prior to starting work to make sure we all agree on exactly what's being done and the expected outcome. Plus, we love meeting our customers! 

However, if you've already had a good conversation with our arborist and are not able to be present while work is being done, we can proceed with pruning work with your approval.

As a general rule, cutting off dead branches may help a tree, but every situation can be different. When done properly, cutting off a dead branch will allow the tree to focus on the healthy branches and promote more growth.

Often, you'll know when it's time to prune a tree.

For example, it may have an unattractive shape, branches may be hitting your roof, or low branches could be blocking your view or obstructing traffic and pedestrians.

Perhaps you're seeing deadwood throughout the tree, or broken or hanging branches that pose a safety risk.

Any time you think there may be a safety hazard, call an arborist for a tree inspection. Safety is always a good reason to prune a tree!

It depends on the age of your tree. Generally, for mature trees, you will need to prune them every 3 to 5 years. Younger trees should be pruned every 2 to 3 years.

Yes, the proper type of pruning can reduce the risk of damage from strong winds, such as during a hurricane.

NATIONALLY CERTIFIED ARBORISTS · LICENSED · INSURED

When you hire Hill Treekeepers to care for your trees and landscape, you'll have peace of mind knowing that you’re working with knowledgeable tree care professionals. Our certified arborists are highly trained and experienced, we carry all required licenses to perform tree care services in New York state, and are fully insured for tree service work. Hill Treekeepers also has a Commercial Pesticide Business Registration (Reg # 18223).

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NATIONALLY CERTIFIED ARBORISTS · LICENSED · INSURED

When you hire Hill Treekeepers to care for your trees and landscape, you'll have peace of mind knowing that you’re working with knowledgeable tree care professionals. Our certified arborists are highly trained and experienced, we carry all required licenses to perform tree care services in New York state, and are fully insured for tree service work. Hill Treekeepers also has a Commercial Pesticide Business Registration (Reg # 18223).