Professional Tree Trimming Services in Middle Tennessee
WHY TREE PRUNING IS ESSENTIAL & THE BEST TIME TO PRUNE in middle tn
Keep your trees, hedges, and shrubs healthy, safe, and beautiful with professional tree trimming and pruning services from Mathews Tree Service. Serving Cookeville, Baxter, Monterey, Algood, and surrounding areas, we provide expert care for your landscape — whether it’s routine maintenance, hazard mitigation, or property preparation.
Best Time to Prune Trees in Middle Tennessee
Late Winter
Avoid Fall Pruning
After Blooming
(Late Jan – Early Mar)
Best for Most Trees
Best for most deciduous trees while dormant. Pruning now reduces stress; limits disease spread and encourages strong spring growth.
After Blooming
Avoid Fall Pruning
After Blooming
(Mar – May)
For Flowering Trees
Ideal for light shaping, flowering trees, and correcting storm damage. Avoid heavy pruning on young or newly planted trees.
Summer
Avoid Fall Pruning
Avoid Fall Pruning
(Jun – Aug)
(Light Pruning Only)
Suitable for evergreens and minor touch-ups.
Be cautious: heavy pruning can stress trees during hot, dry months.
Avoid Fall Pruning
Avoid Fall Pruning
Avoid Fall Pruning
(Sep – Nov)
Generally not recommended for most trees, as new growth may not harden before winter, increasing the risk of frost damage and disease.
tree trimming services we offer in middle tennessee
Residential Tree Trimming Services
Residential Tree Trimming Services
Residential Tree Trimming Services
General Pruning & Shaping – Improve health and aesthetics for your trees and shrubs.
Overhang & Roof Clearance – Prevent branches from damaging structures
(may be required by insurance).
Service Drop Clearance – Keep power lines connected safely by clearing branches near electrical service lines.
Storm & Emergency Pruning – Rapid response to storm damage, dangerous limbs, or fallen trees.
Hedge & Shrub Pruning
Residential Tree Trimming Services
Residential Tree Trimming Services
We maintain hedges and shrubs for a complete, polished landscape:
Health: Remove dead or overgrown branches.
Shape & Structure: Keep hedges tidy and visually appealing.
Privacy & Curb Appeal: Well-maintained hedges enhance property value.
Commercial Tree Trimming Services
Residential Tree Trimming Services
Commercial Tree Trimming Services
We also handle larger commercial properties with specialized services:
Right-of-Way Clearance – Maintain safe streets, sidewalks, and property lines.
Powerline & Utility Clearance – Protect utilities and comply with local safety regulations.
Large-Scale Hazard Mitigation – Reduce risks in parking lots, commercial entrances, and office campuses.
Types of Trees We Trim & Prune in Middle Tennessee
🌿 Deciduous Trees
🌿 Deciduous Trees
🌿 Deciduous Trees
These trees lose their leaves in winter and benefit from annual or biennial pruning to improve health and shape.
Common species we care for include:
Oak | Maple | Hickory | Dogwood
Birch | Ash | Sweetgum
Pruning these trees enhances structural integrity, sunlight penetration, and disease prevention.
🌲 Evergreen Trees
🌿 Deciduous Trees
🌿 Deciduous Trees
Evergreens provide year-round privacy, shade, and aesthetic appeal.
We prune all types of evergreens, including:
Pine | Spruce | Fir | Leyland Cypress
Hemlock | Thuja / Arborvitae
Proper trimming prevents overgrowth, storm damage, and interference with powerlines, roofs, or property lines.
🍎 Fruit Trees
🌿 Deciduous Trees
Fruit trees require careful pruning to maximize health and yield.
We service:
Apple | Cherry | Peach | Pear
Plum | Fig
Regular pruning improves flowering, fruit production, and overall tree health.
🌸 Specialty Landscaping Trees
🌸 Specialty Landscaping Trees
For ornamental or decorative trees, we focus on shape, aesthetics, and overall plant health:
Magnolia | Redbud | Crepe Myrtle
Dogwood | Japanese Maple
These trees enhance curb appeal, property value, and outdoor enjoyment.
🌿 Shrubs & Hedges
🌸 Specialty Landscaping Trees
⚠️ Invasive Species Removal
We also trim and shape shrubs and hedges, including"
Boxwood | Holly | Privet |Yew and more!
Keeping landscapes neat, healthy, and visually appealing.
⚠️ Invasive Species Removal
🌸 Specialty Landscaping Trees
⚠️ Invasive Species Removal
Some trees and plants in Middle Tennessee can be invasive and harmful to native species, landscapes, and property.
We safely remove or control:
Bradford Pear | Multiflora Rose
Tree of Heaven (Ailanthus altissima)
Bamboo (invasive varieties)
Removing invasive species protects your property, nearby native plants, and local ecosystems.
Learn more about Invasive Tree & Plant Removal →
Our Tree Trimming & Pruning Process
At Mathews Tree Service, we follow a proven process that ensures every cut benefits the tree — not harms it. Our team uses ANSI A300 industry standards and ISA-certified pruning practices to keep your trees safe, strong, and beautiful.
1️⃣ Assessment & Planning
Every job begins with a careful inspection of:
- Tree health, structure, and growth pattern
- Proximity to homes, roofs, powerlines, and driveways
Your goals
- — safety, clearance, shaping, or long-term maintenance
From there, we develop a custom pruning plan that ensures the right technique for each tree.
3️⃣ Cleanup & Optional Services
After pruning,
we leave your property looking better than when we arrived:
Debris Hauling: We remove all limbs, logs, and clippings.
Wood Chips: You can keep wood chips for mulch or landscaping — or we can haul them away.
Powerline & Overhang Clearance in Putnam County, tn
We also perform:
Powerline and Service Drop Clearance – Maintain safe distances from electrical lines.
Roof & Structure Clearance – Protect your roof, gutters, and siding.
Right-of-Way & Access Clearing – For commercial properties, roadways, and utility paths.
These services are vital for safety, insurance compliance, and preventing property damage.
