Tree thinning, or sometimes referred to as cleaning, involves removing some of the excess, or all, water sprouts from the trunk and lower section of the crown. Doing so gives the tree a much cleaner, appealing tree-like look and also can greatly reduce the tree's wind resistance. Not only are all of those little water sprouts often undesirable, but because they can potentially hold thousands of sail-like leaves, they increase the risk of wind damage and make tree a liability to itself and anything around it. Call DeSoto Tree Care today for a free consultation to see you and your trees could benefit from this service.