The Importance of Summer Tree Trimming for Health and Safety in the West Metro

Summer is in full swing here in the West Metro, and while we all enjoy longer days and time outdoors, it’s also a critical season for tree care—especially when it comes to trimming.

At Jay’s Tree Care, we believe proactive summer tree trimming isn’t just about curb appeal. It’s a smart investment in the health of your trees and the safety of your property.


🌳 Why Trim Trees in the Summer?

1. Prevent Storm Damage
Summer storms in Minnesota can bring high winds and heavy rain. Trimming away weak, dead, or overhanging branches reduces the risk of them breaking off and causing damage to your home, garage, or power lines.

2. Improve Tree Health and Growth
Removing deadwood and thinning crowded limbs helps your trees breathe and grow stronger. It allows more sunlight and air to reach the inner canopy—especially important during our hot, humid summers.

3. Keep Pests and Disease in Check
Trimming can help identify and remove branches infected by pests or disease before they spread. With Emerald Ash Borer and other threats present in the West Metro, it’s important to stay ahead of issues early.

4. Enhance Safety and Visibility
Low-hanging branches can obstruct walkways, driveways, or even your view of oncoming traffic. A summer trim improves both safety and aesthetics around your property.


🛠️ Why Hire a Professional Arborist?

Tree trimming isn’t just a ladder-and-chainsaw job. At Jay’s Tree Care, our ISA-certified arborists use expert techniques and industry-grade equipment to ensure clean cuts that promote healing—not harm. We also know when and how to trim without stressing the tree in the summer heat.


Plus, we’re local. As a veteran-owned business with over 25 years of experience serving Minnetonka and the surrounding West Metro, we understand the unique tree species and seasonal challenges in our area.


📍 Serving Minnetonka & the West Metro

Whether you're in Wayzata, Plymouth, Maple Grove, or Minnetonka, we’re proud to offer fast, friendly, and fair service throughout the community. Our team can assess your property and recommend the right summer maintenance plan for your trees and shrubs.

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Let’s make sure your trees are as strong, healthy, and beautiful as the season itself.

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