Keeping Up With Seasonal Tree Maintenance
Having healthy, beautiful trees on your property adds to the beauty of your home, increases your property value, and improves the environment. Keeping up with seasonal tree maintenance helps your yard look great, reduces risk of damage from storms, promotes health and safety, and prevents untimely death and costly repair bills.
Spring is the best time to have your trees evaluated and pruned by a professional. It is the ideal growing season for most trees and shrubs, so pruning or thinning them in the spring will help them recover quickly and be healthier in the future.
As the weather cools down, it is a good time to inspect your trees for damage from winter storms and frost, and remove any weeds and competing vegetation, like ivy, that can hide decay and encourage fungal growth. Getting rid of these invasive plants will also make it easier to identify any insect infestations, such as oak processionary moth caterpillars, that may have caused leaves to turn brown or drop.
Watering in the winter is important to maintain proper soil moisture levels. But be careful not to overwater, as this can lead to root rot. It is a good idea to use a subsurface probe to distribute water to the root zone of your trees. This will help your trees stay hydrated and less vulnerable to drought.
Summer brings heavy rains, hot temperatures, and sun exposure, which can all stress your trees. Keeping up with seasonal tree care can prevent this by removing dead branches, mulching, and regularly pruning. This will keep your trees healthy, strong, and able to resist pests and other environmental hazards.
Fall is when your trees will begin to prepare for winter, and it’s a good time to cable, brace, and prune them before the snow and ice arrive. This will ensure they are strong enough to withstand the weight of the snow and ice, and they’ll be able to stand up against the wind.
Performing seasonal tree care in the winter can drastically improve your trees’ ability to resist pests, diseases, and other environmental hazards. It is a good time to fertilize them, which will replace the nutrients they lost over the summer. A slow-release fertilizer will provide the trees with a steady supply of vital minerals and improve their resistance to insects and disease.
Getting your trees regularly inspected and maintained is one of the most cost-effective ways to protect your investment. A well-maintained tree will be able to withstand harsh conditions and unforeseen events, such as severe storms or high winds, and it will also keep your family safe and increase your property’s curb appeal. Contact us to learn more about our comprehensive tree maintenance services, or enter your zip code below to be matched with top-rated pros in your area!
