Successful tree service companies plan their revenue across all four seasons. Spring focuses on cleanup, planting, and pest treatment. Summer brings pruning, cabling, and lightning protection. Fall is peak pruning season for most species and the time for tree risk assessments before winter storms. Winter offers dormant pruning at reduced rates, helping maintain year-round crew employment and steady cash flow.
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Seasonal conditions create unique hazards. Ice and snow increase fall risks during winter work. Spring storms bring electrical hazards from downed lines. Summer heat causes heat exhaustion. Fall leaf cover can hide ground hazards. Adjust safety protocols for each season.
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The best pruning time depends on species and goals. Most trees are best pruned during dormancy (late winter to early spring) when the branch structure is visible and disease transmission is lowest. Flowering trees should be pruned right after blooming. Oaks should never be pruned during spring and summer due to oak wilt risk. Dead, damaged, or hazardous limbs can be removed any time of year.
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