Tree cabling, Tree bracingGuying is an integral part of tree maintenance. You may be familiar with stakes attached to freshly plantedtrees and plant species to assist with their stability while their roots take hold. Guying performs a similar function in a more sophisticated way. You will discover the cases where this technique is applicable in the following discussion.
What to do in the case of a structural problem with a tree?Urban trees receive more light than their rural counterparts. This is due to the extra space they enjoy. On occasion, this spatial abundance can, however, have its limitations. For example, one side of the branch may benefit from this space and grow more quickly than the other side, or perhaps the top of the plant will grow more readily compared to the base. In other words, a tree can become easily destabilized. If this happens, the uneven distribution of weight could lead to breaks in major branches, or sections of the plant could fall and injure people and infrastructure. These are consequences you want to avoid.
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