What is the difference between cabling/bracing and simply pruning a weakened tree?

Pruning removes branches to reduce weight and wind resistance, while cabling and bracing involve installing flexible steel cables or rigid rods to provide physical structural support to a tree with split trunks or weak attachments. This allows us to preserve high-value or historic trees that would otherwise pose a safety risk if left untreated.

How do your crews ensure my landscape and flower beds are protected during work?

We use specialized ground protection mats to distribute the weight of our equipment and prevent soil compaction or turf damage. For trees in tight spaces or near delicate gardens, we often use high-reach cranes to lift debris directly out of the yard, ensuring nothing is dragged across your landscaping.

Do you handle the cleanup of sawdust and wood chips after stump grinding?

Our standard stump grinding service leaves the resulting mulch in a neat pile within the area where the stump was located, which can be used as a natural weed suppressant. If you would prefer the area to be completely cleared and backfilled with topsoil for grass seeding, please let us know during your estimate so we can include that additional cleanup in your quote.

Professional Tree Services In Edina, MN

When it comes to maintaining healthy, beautiful, safe landscapes in Edina, the assistance of reliable and experienced arborists is a must.

Whether you’re looking for tree removal, structural support for weakened or damaged trees, care for sickly plants, or any other tree or plant health service, you can trust the team at Bratt Tree Company for assistance.

We’ve provided families and companies in the Edina area with professional tree services for over 30 years and look forward to helping you.

Request residential or commercial tree services in the Edina area today by calling Bratt Tree Company at 612-261-1972 or contacting us online!

Edina-Area Tree Removal Services

When you need to remove a tree, make sure you’re working with professional arborists. Amateur tree removal can quickly damage your property and landscape and put your personal safety at risk.

By relying on the team at Bratt Tree Company, you can be sure that we’ll safely and quickly remove trees and give you the healthy, safe landscape you desire.

Tree Pruning Services for Edina Homes & Businesses

Managing the growth of trees and other plants through pruning allows them to grow as intended without crowding one another or putting you and your trees at risk by coming in contact with power lines and other structures.

Cabling & Bracing for Edina-Area Trees

Pruning and removal aren’t your only options when dealing with a weakened or damaged tree. At Bratt Tree Company, our cabling and bracing services can provide the necessary structural support for trees that otherwise might be at risk of falling or tilting.

Bracing and cabling your tree will offer the structure it needs while protecting weak components. This is a useful technique for extending your tree’s life and protecting your property from a fallen tree.

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Plant Health Care in Edina

Every tree and plant has its own health considerations and concerns. At Bratt Tree, we’ve dedicated over three decades to understanding the specifics of ideal growing conditions, soil issues, diseases, and more to keep Edina-area trees and plants healthy.

Our team can provide diagnosis and treatment for common ailments such as:

Apple scab
Dutch elm disease
Emerald ash borer
Bronze birch borer
Bur oak blight
Magnolia scale
Oak wilt

Edina Emergency Tree Removal Services

Storms and other sources of sudden traumatic damage, like car wrecks, can put you in need of immediate emergency tree removal and storm damage services.

Whether you need to remove a damaged tree to prevent harm to people and property or want to try to save damaged landscaping with cabling and bracing, you can rely on the ISA Certified Arborists at Bratt Tree Company to provide reliable solutions.

Commercial Tree Services in the Edina Area

Terrible landscaping will be noticed by customers and depreciate the value of your property. Improper tree care can be particularly hazardous for your commercial space, employees, and customers.

When your commercial property requires pruning, tree removal, or other services, turn to the certified arborists at Bratt Tree Company to provide it all.

We understand your business needs, so we’ll minimize downtime and keep you in the loop throughout the process.

Choose Edina’s Favorite ISA Certified Arborists

Savvy homeowners, business owners, and property managers in the Edina area consistently choose the ISA Certified Arborists at Bratt Tree Company for residential or commercial tree services.

We don’t just promise excellent workmanship and care for the plants and trees of your landscape — we promise great customer service as well, including:

100% satisfaction guaranteed
Upfront, honest pricing
Free estimates
And much more!

Reach out to Bratt Tree Company for premium tree services in the Edina area. Call 612-261-1972 or contact us online now!

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During a professional assessment, our ISA-certified arborists look for specific physiological indicators, such as “flagging” (premature yellowing), canopy thinning, or unusual bark patterns, that indicate pests or fungal issues. If a disease, such as Oak Wilt or Dutch Elm Disease, is suspected, we will recommend a targeted treatment plan rather than pruning, which can sometimes exacerbate infections if timed incorrectly.

When you need top-quality tree services like: tree removal, trimming, healthcare, and more; don’t hesitate to contact us!

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What Our Clients Say

The Bratt Tree crew did fabulous on our tree trimming and cleaned up very nicely. They also did not use chain saws! Was peaceful

Mark Prueter

1 day ago

Estimate went very well and representative was personable with clear and easily understood pricing

SCOTT LONESKY

1 day ago

Excellent from start to finish. A big crew, great equipment, & great ya very efficient at an excellent price. Jackson was very friendly & knowledgeable. I highly recommend this company.

Kathy Mumm

1 day ago

Team did a awesome job. Thanks

Kathy Duede

2 days ago

Karenna was friendly and worked quickly. Had a young tree fertilized. I am happy with the service.

Faith Moulin

2 days ago

Our trees and yard look amazing! From start to finish, the entire Bratt Tree team was timely, polite, and professional. Not to mention, extremely affordable. We will continue to utilize Bratt Tree in the future and highly recommend them to anyone looking for tree trimming and pruning services.

BNO

2 days ago

Conrad and his team were on time, professional, did a great job and clean up was immaculate. I have had three other companies and Bratt by far is the best!!! Thanks, Liz

Liz Gregor

2 days ago

Bratt Tree Service did a great job at my home today. Appreciate them!

Susan Luthye

3 days ago

Showed up on time, very professional, and carried out methodical and careful work as part of a large oak tree removal.

Scott Sponheim

3 days ago

Ross and his team came to my home to clean branches & sticks from my neighbors tree removal. They cleaned up my yard very well. Ross was a gentleman and got my yard cleaned up to perfection.

Jody Bacigalupo

4 days ago

Very pleased with the service. The guys were very professional, and careful with the lawn.

Mort McBain

4 days ago

Dave came out today to provide a quote for some tree work, and I was genuinely impressed. He was very informative, patient, and easy to talk to. He took the time to answer all of my questions in a detailed and thorough way, and I never felt rushed or pressured at any point. What really stood out to me was how much he seemed to care about the health and integrity of the tree, not just getting the job done. He made sure my needs were addressed while also being mindful of what was best for the tree, which I really appreciated. Even though this was just for a quote and I haven’t made a final decision yet, the level of service was excellent. On top of that, the pricing was surprisingly reasonable and very affordable. Overall, a great experience so far.

Melissa

4 days ago

Sean-Paul did a wonderful job removing the massive stump. Cleaned everything up and was very professional. These guys know what they are doing.

William Pickard

7 days ago

Very responsive, everyone was super friendly and knowledgeable!

B Heiskari

7 days ago

Very helpful ,very friendly, on time followed through very quickly, we've used their services for a number of years now!!

Jana Belcher

7 days ago

Hayden was great!! On time, answered all my questions, asked me the right questions to insure the job could be done as I wanted and when. Also informed me of finance options available through Bratt. Prices are very reasonable. Im excited to have Hayden and Bratt take care of my tree removal and trimming this year and in the future

Jodi Williams

1 week ago

This visit was part 3, which was applying slow growth stuff to my tree so that my river birch won't need pruning as often. I got a text saying the technician would be here in 12 minutes. He checked in with me at the front door, asked if I had any questions, and then went to work applying the stuff. Visit took about 30 - 45 mins. Happy customer and happy tree.