David Horvath from Davey’s Lake Bluff, IL, office talks about spring pruning, the importance of a certified arborist and how he got started with Davey.  In this episode we cover:  How being on the lake influences David’s work (1:27) What is being pruned now and why (2:28) Patterns and differences in pruning different trees (3:05) The technical aspects of pruning (3:40) When you can prune it yourself and when to call an expert (7:10) The art and science of pruning (8:08) Pruning small trees (8:40) The horror of topping trees (9:56) Can an arborist save an improperly pruned tree? And the importance of hiring a certified arborist (11:20) What shouldn’t be pruned in the spring (14:08) How does topiary fit in? (16:12) The importance of safety and having the right tools (17:54) Cleaning tools to stop the spread of disease (19:43) How David got started in the industry and with Davey (20:46) To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.  To learn more about taking care of your trees in the spring, read our blog, Tree Care Checklist: How to Keep Trees Healthy This Spring. To learn more about the importance of hiring an expert, read our blog, Benefits of Hiring A Professional Certified Arborist. To learn more about the best times to prune, read our blog, When is the Best Time to Prune Trees?  Connect with Davey Tree on social media: Twitter: @DaveyTree Facebook: @DaveyTree Instagram: @daveytree YouTube: The Davey Tree Expert Company LinkedIn: The Davey Tree Expert Company Connect with Doug Oster at www.dougoster.com. Have topics you'd like us to cover on the podcast? Email us at podcasts@davey.com. We want to hear from you!