ProScape Tree
Trimming Services 
Lacing:
The
process by which the tree is thinned to 20 or 30% of it's original thickness in
order to let light and air into the canopy and the landscape below the tree. The
term lacing refers to the look of the tree after trimming in which the
symmetrical opening and pruning of the tree leaves the canopy looking like a
bridal veil or lace table cloth where it can be seen through.
Shaping
and tipping:
Very close to the same thing. Shaping is the process that creates a rounded
natural overall canopy for the tree. Tipping does the same thing but as the word
implies, only the tips of the smaller branches are cut back with a pole pruner
on an extension saw in order to control growth gently and not reduce canopy size
with harsh large diameter cuts as can be effected with shaping an out of control
tree with a chainsaw.
Topping:
The act of reducing the overall height of a tree by cutting the central
supporting trunks with a saw at a lower point in the tree. This is desirable
only if the tree has reached a dangerous height next to a building or traffic
area. Typically, topping is an undesirable method of tree pruning in that it
creates weak new growths that emanate from the latent buds found around the
outside of any trunk or branch after severe pruning. These new growths have weak
connections to the original trunk and break easily in high winds and wet
conditions. They also typically ruin the beauty of a mature tree with their
wooly appearance and require frequent pruning to prevent branch loss and
unsightly appearance.
Ornamental pruning:
This
refers to light regular pruning that promotes growth and beauty in the tree
without taking away from its natural look.
Stump grinding:
Simply refers to the removal of a tree stump through the process of grinding it
below the surface of the soil so that small elements may be planted again in
it's space.
