A homeowner in Preston, contacted us with concerns about a row of conifer trees that had become overgrown in her backyard. The trees, which had originally been planted for privacy, had grown significantly over time and were now difficult to manage. The conifers were no longer providing the level of privacy she had hoped for, as their height had reached an unmanageable level, and the dense growth was starting to encroach on her neighbours’ properties.

The client wanted to bring the conifer row down to a more manageable height that would still maintain the privacy from the houses behind her property but would be easier to maintain in the future. She was looking for a professional, reliable tree service to handle the trimming and reduction of the conifers.

Challenges

There were a few challenges that needed to be addressed during this conifer reduction project:

• Overgrowth: The conifers had grown much taller than expected, leading to tall branches that had become difficult to manage to reach without professional help.
• Privacy Needs: The client wanted to ensure the trees maintained their primary function — to provide privacy from the neighbouring houses. Reducing their height was necessary, but it had to be done carefully to maintain the desired level of privacy.
• Future Maintenance: One of the client’s main concerns was that, after the reduction, the trees would be easier to manage herself without needing frequent professional care. The reduction needed to leave the trees at a practical height for her to maintain moving forward.

What we did

Our team at LES Tree Services developed a tailored solution for the client that focused on achieving the perfect balance between privacy and manageable tree height. We proposed reducing and thinning the conifers to the desired level, ensuring they remained tall enough for privacy while being more manageable for future maintenance.

Using a combination of pruning and careful cutting techniques, we began reducing the height of the conifers to the agreed level. We ensured that the conifers were still tall enough to maintain the privacy desired but at a more manageable height for future upkeep.

Once the reduction was complete, we removed all trimmings and debris from the site. We ensured that the area was left clean and tidy, allowing the client to enjoy her newly manageable conifers without any additional hassle.

Outcome

• Height Reduction and Privacy Maintenance: The height of the conifer row was reduced to the client’s preferred level, maintaining privacy from the houses behind her property. The conifers now offer the ideal balance of privacy and manageability.
• Easier Future Maintenance: By carefully reducing the conifers to a manageable size, we ensured that the client would be able to maintain the trees herself going forward. The reduced height and thinned branches will make future trimming tasks much simpler.
• Improved Tree Health: The trimming process will encourage the conifers to grow healthier and more evenly in the future.
• Enhanced Aesthetics: The trees now look well-maintained and continue to provide a neat, attractive privacy feature in the garden.

This conifer row reduction project demonstrates the importance of finding the right balance between privacy, aesthetics, and future maintenance. Our team at LES Tree Services worked closely with the client to ensure the trees were reduced to a manageable height while still providing the privacy she needed. The result was a well-maintained, healthier row of conifers that will be easier for the client to care for going forward.

If you have a similar tree care issue, contact LES Tree Services for expert advice and solutions. We offer professional tree reduction services tailored to your needs.

Why Choose LES Tree Services?

At LES Tree Services, we specialise in a range of professional tree surgery services such as tree pruning, tree crowning, tree pollarding, tree reduction, tree removal and hedge trimming. Our expert tree surgeons ensure every job is carried out safely, efficiently, and with the health of your trees in mind.

If you have a similar tree care issue, contact us today for a free consultation. We offer professional tree reduction services tailored to your needs.

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