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How Tree Removal Can Improve Your Lawn’s Health and Sunlight Exposure

If your lawn always looks patchy, dry, or thin, no matter how much you water or reseed, your trees might be the reason.

During the summer months, full tree canopies can cast large areas of dense shade, limiting the amount of sunlight your grass gets. And it’s not just about light. Overgrown trees can compete with your lawn for water and nutrients, leaving your grass weak and struggling to grow.

Here’s how strategic tree removal can actually help your lawn thrive:

More Sunlight Means Stronger Grass

Grass loves the sun. Most turf grasses used in New Jersey thrive on 4–6+ hours of direct sunlight per day. If large tree limbs or entire trees block sunlight for most of the day, the grass beneath them becomes stressed.

Removing an overcrowded or poorly placed tree allows more light to hit the ground, creating better conditions for thick, even grass coverage.

Less Competition for Water and Nutrients

Trees block light, sure, but they’re also thirsty. Large root systems absorb a lot of water and nutrients from the surrounding soil, which can leave nearby plants (including your lawn) depleted.

Once a tree is removed, water and fertilizer stay where you want them: in your grass. That leads to greener, fuller turf — especially during dry summer months.

Better Airflow and Drainage

A thick canopy can trap humidity and prevent airflow, increasing the chance of fungal problems in shaded lawn areas. Removing select trees can open up your yard for better circulation and healthier plant life overall.

It can also help with drainage. If your lawn pools with water after rain, a tree root system may be interfering with how water moves through the soil. Taking down the right tree can improve runoff patterns and reduce soggy patches.

Not All Trees Need to Go

We’re not saying you should clear-cut your entire yard. Trees provide shade, beauty, and cooling benefits in the summer. But in cases where there are too many trees or one is harming your lawn’s growth, tree removal may be the right move.

Let the experts help you find the right balance.

Need Help With Tree Removal in New Jersey

We’re not suggesting you clear-cut your yard. In fact, shade is valuable, especially in summer! But if you’ve got too many trees competing for space, light, and nutrients, your lawn may be paying the price. The Bergholz’s Tree Experts team is here to help! We’ll assess your property and help you make the right call on which trees to keep and which removals could benefit your yard the most.