After a rainy summer across DFW, your trees may be looking a little… wild. Late summer — particularly August through early September — is actually a great time to do some light tree trimming. While major pruning is best done in winter, strategic shaping and maintenance cuts now can improve your yard’s health, safety, and curb appeal.

Why Trim Now?

Texas heat can be brutal, but by late August, most trees have slowed their summer growth. That makes it easier to spot problem limbs — dead branches, low-hanging hazards, or limbs rubbing against your home, fence, or power lines.

It’s also a good time to clean up any growth caused by early-summer storms. All that rain we’ve had this year may have produced rapid, uneven growth. A quick trim helps maintain tree shape, prevents damage in fall storms, and promotes healthy regrowth when cooler temps arrive.

What to Trim

Focus on:

• Dead or damaged limbs
• Branches crowding walkways, roofs, or gutters
• Suckers or water sprouts at the base of the trunk
• Limbs that cross or rub against each other

Avoid cutting large, structural limbs — those are best handled in winter by a professional.

The Right Tools for the Job

Having the right equipment makes trimming safer and easier. At Rental Stop, we carry:

• Pole Saws for those hard-to-reach limbs

• Chainsaws for thicker branches
• Wood Chippers to clean up the mess quickly and easily
• Log Splitters to turn limbs into stacked firewood for fall and winter

Not sure what you need? Our team can help you find the right equipment and safety gear for your weekend project.

A Little Trim Goes a Long Way

By taking time this August to do light tree trimming, you’ll not only improve the look of your yard, but also help your trees stay healthy heading into fall. So grab your gloves — and rent the right tools — to shape up your landscape while the sun’s still shining.