Tree Trimming Services in the Twin Cities Metro
When You Want Tree Trimming by Experts in Who Know How to Protect Your Home, Fence, Driveway, Power Lines, and More—While Maintaining the Appearance and Health of Your Trees—Turn to Huston’s Tree Service.
Keep Your Property Safe with Expert Tree Trimming
Tree trimming requires experience, knowledge, and understanding to properly shape a tree. When you choose professionals who can skillfully identify and remove dead wood and eliminate defects to maintain the tree’s healthy growth, you’ll get the best results.
Keeping a tree’s growth healthy will reduce the risk of damage from storms and disease—plus, you’ll decrease the chances of branches (or entire trees) falling on your home or other property and causing major damage.
Tree trimming is the best way to maintain your trees’ integrity, shape, and appearance.
When Tree Trimming Becomes the Smart Choice
Most homeowners don’t think about tree trimming until something goes wrong. A storm snaps a limb, branches scrape your roof, or overgrowth blocks the driveway. The good news is that trimming can help prevent those problems before they start.
When trimming is done correctly, it supports stronger growth and helps keep your trees shaped, stable, and safer during storms.
The Problem: Weak Branches Create Bigger Risks
Branches don’t usually fail because a storm is “too strong.” They fail because they’re already weak, dead, overextended, or growing unevenly. Without regular branch trimming and basic maintenance, trees can become top-heavy, unbalanced, and more likely to drop limbs.
Tree trimming helps reduce risk by improving the structure and removing problem areas before they lead to damage. It can also prevent one damaged limb from affecting the tree’s overall health.
Tree trimming is smart choice if you’re noticing:
- Dead branches (dead wood)
- Limbs hanging over your roof, driveway, or power lines
- Uneven growth or heavy weight on one side
- Branches rubbing together
- Storm exposure or past storm damage
- Trees losing shape or crowding your yard
A Clear Plan for Better Shape and Safety
You shouldn’t have to guess what your trees need. A professional approach helps you feel confident that trimming is done correctly—not randomly.
Here’s what you can expect with Huston’s Tree Service:
- Evaluation: Your tree is assessed for structure, dead wood, and defects
- Targeted trimming: Dead wood and defects are removed, and the tree is shaped correctly
- Cleanup: The work area is cleared so your property looks clean and safe
This process gives you a stronger structure and healthier growth without compromising the tree’s natural appearance.
Crown Shaping, Limb Trimming, and Ongoing Maintenance
Tree trimming isn’t one-size-fits-all. Your trees may need a combination of:
- Crown shaping to balance the canopy and improve appearance
- Limb trimming for clearance near your home, driveway, patio, or walkways
- Tree shaping to improve symmetry and avoid uneven growth
- Routine maintenance trimming to prevent weak growth patterns
This is especially important when trimming is done to reduce storm-related damage. Balanced trees with fewer weak limbs are simply less likely to break during high winds or heavy snow.
What Success Looks Like After Trimming
When your trees are trimmed properly, you get benefits you can see and feel right away:
- A cleaner, more attractive tree shape
- Reduced risk of broken limbs during storms
- Better overall structure and long-term health
- Increased safety for your home and property
- More light, space, and usability in your yard
Get a Free Tree Trimming Estimate
If your trees are overgrown, uneven, or showing signs of weak branches, trimming now can help you avoid damage later. Request a free tree trimming estimate and get a clear plan built around your property and your goals.
Frequently Asked Questions, Answered by Tree Trimming Experts
Get answers to your tree trimming questions, here—or read our complete list of FAQs. As always, you are invited to contact us with further questions.
Tree trimming helps maintain the tree’s shape, integrity, and appearance while reducing the risk of broken limbs during storms.
Yes. You can request a free estimate to evaluate your tree trimming needs.
Branch trimming removes weak limbs and defects, making branches less likely to break in wind, ice, or heavy rain.
Crown shaping balances the canopy, enabling the tree to grow evenly and maintain a strong, attractive form.
Yes. Limb trimming improves clearance and safety near homes, structures, and walkways—and we’re especially skilled at accessing tight spaces and working around structures.
Most trees benefit from trimming every 1 to 3 years, depending on growth rate, tree type, and storm exposure.