CABLING AND BRACING OF TREES: The art of Cabling & Bracing of trees has been a standard practice in arboriculture since the early 1900's. Although the methods, tools, and techniques have become much more sophisticated today, the basic premise is still the same.....to prevent valuable trees that have developed weak or dangerous limbs from breaking and posing a potential threat to property and people and also resulting in irreparable damage to the tree. Many trees and large shrubs have developed weakly attached limbs or weak crotches due to improper or lack of pruning in the past. Multi-stemmed trees are susceptible to breaking under the stress of wind or the weight of accumulated ice or snow and are certainly candidates for cabling. Large overweight shrubs or shallow-rooted trees may be subject to uprooting and can be secured with ground anchors or guy wires. Neal's Tree Experts arborists have a vast knowledge of the various techniques of cabling and experience in their installations. We can determine when cabling would be practical and what method should be used to ensure safe, valuable assets to your property...YOUR TREES.