Tree Trimming in Montgomery, TX

Do you offer tree trimming in Montgomery, TX?

Yes. Sticks Tree Service trims pines, oaks and shade trees for Montgomery homes, lake lots and acreage. Trey Lamar’s crew clears limbs off roofs and docks, cuts out dead wood, and opens up dense crowns so the tree stays healthy and the view stays open. The crew comes up from the Sticks yard in Cypress; call 281-373-1472 to set a time.

What Montgomery trees usually need

Montgomery is a mix of old town lots, newer subdivisions and Lake Conroe shoreline, set in the rolling country where the Piney Woods start. That gives trimming here a few distinct jobs.

On the lake

Lake homes want clearance over the roof, the dock and the boat lift, and many owners want a window through the limbs to see the water. Thinning and selective limb removal can open a view without stripping the tree. Lowering limbs over a boathouse or lift takes rope work so nothing drops onto them.

Under the pines

Pines shed dead lower limbs as they grow. Those dry limbs can hang on for years and then drop in a wind. Cutting them out, along with any broken tops, is one of the most common requests on wooded Montgomery lots.

Around older homes

Near the historic part of town, mature trees may spread across the house, the street and the neighbor’s yard. Careful reduction, cutting limbs back to side branches, keeps them in bounds without ruining their shape.

Common trimming requests

  • Roof and gutter clearance
  • Dock, boat lift and boathouse clearance
  • View pruning toward the lake
  • Dead limb removal on pines and hardwoods
  • Lifting limbs over drives, walks and the street
  • Thinning dense crowns ahead of storm season

How the trim is done

  1. Agree on the goal. Clearance, view, safety, or all three. The crew lead marks or describes each cut area.
  2. Cut correctly. Limbs are cut back to a side branch or to the trunk collar so the tree can seal the wound.
  3. Do not over-thin. Only part of the live crown is removed at a time so the tree keeps enough leaves.
  4. Control the drop. Over roofs, docks and water, limbs are roped down.
  5. Clean up. Brush is chipped or hauled and the yard is raked.

Timing for oaks

For oaks, the Texas A&M Forest Service advises skipping pruning from February through June, when sap beetles that spread oak wilt are active, and painting oak wounds right away. Pines and most other trees can be trimmed through more of the year.

Rules on trimming in Montgomery

No Montgomery city tree ordinance was confirmed for this page. Check with the city before heavy work on a large tree, and check with your HOA if your community has one. Limbs near power lines are a matter for the utility first.

What goes into the quote?

How many trees, how tall they are, how much is coming off, whether limbs hang over the house, dock or water, whether a climber is needed, access for the truck, and how the brush is handled.

Around Montgomery

  • Fernland Historical Park, home to some of the oldest buildings left in Texas.
  • The State Highway 105 corridor, which runs through town along Eva Street.
  • Bentwater, one of the Lake Conroe communities near Montgomery.

More from Sticks in Montgomery

Back to tree service in Montgomery, TX. When a tree cannot be saved, see tree removal in Montgomery. For leftover stumps, see stump grinding in Montgomery. The Cypress page is tree trimming in Cypress, TX. Sticks Tree Service Inc, 14120 Cypress North Houston Rd, Cypress, TX 77429.

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Frequently asked questions

Can trimming open a lake view without hurting the tree?

Yes, within limits. Selective thinning and removing a few limbs can open a window to the water while leaving enough crown for the tree to stay healthy.

Why do pines on my lot keep dropping dead limbs?

Pines naturally shed lower limbs as they shade themselves out. Trimming takes those limbs out before they fall.

Can limbs over my boat lift be cut without damage to it?

Yes. Each limb is tied and lowered by rope, so it does not fall onto the lift or into the boat.

How much of a tree can be trimmed at once?

Only part of the live crown. Taking too much at one time stresses the tree, so big reductions may be spread over more than one visit.

Is it too late to trim before hurricane season?

Trimming can happen any time, though earlier is better. Season runs June 1 to November 30; for oaks, follow the February through June caution.

Do I need permission to trim a tree in a Montgomery HOA?

Some HOAs regulate major tree work. Read your deed restrictions or ask the association before a heavy trim on a front-yard tree.

Call Sticks Tree Service 281-373-1472