Caring For Your Trees
Whether you plant very small trees and nurture them for years or have large trees installed, you are making an emotional and financial investment you want to protect. Trees add shade for your family and provide cooling in the summer, and they greatly increase your curb appeal and add value to your home. How can you best take care of your trees?
Pruning—Pruning maintains tree health by removing dead or dying branches and shaping trees for appealing growth. Once the decision has been made to prune, your next decision is whether or not to tackle the job yourself. For small pruning jobs, it is important to prune the unwanted branch while protecting the stem or trunk of the tree. In the case of a large tree where you want to remove big branches in the upper area of the crown, it may be best to hire trained and experienced professionals. Large tree pruning, in particular, can require climbing and additional equipment. Never sacrifice personal safety to prune a tree.
Watering—Care for your trees in a drought includes monitoring the amount of watering you need and depends on your climate and rainfall. Newly planted trees expend a lot of energy trying to get their roots established in the soil during the first few growing seasons, so they need water and mulch to ensure they are receiving enough moisture. Existing trees also need proper watering. Too little and too much water can both be detrimental to tree health. Your soil should be moist when watering, not soggy.
Mulch—Mulching around tree bases helps retain soil moisture, cool the soil and roots, keep weeds at bay, prevent soil compaction and reduce lawn mower damage to roots or trunks. Strive for a 3- to 10-foot mulch area around the tree (depending on tree size) and a 2- to 4-inch mulch depth. Remember to keep the mulch from directly touching the tree trunk.
Fertilizing—Fertilizing provides trees with nutrients that help it grow and fight pests. The type of fertilizer you need depends on your soil. You can have your soil tested to determine what nutrients are lacking.
Pest Problems—Commercial Tree Care for your property should include trees that are old or weakened by disease, are susceptible to pests. If you think your tree is diseased, contact a professional arborist to assess your tree’s health and suggest a treatment plan.
Lightning Protection—Certain tree species may be more or less susceptible to damage by lightning because of their unique characteristics. If you want to protect historic or valuable trees, consider having a professional arborist install a lightning protection system.
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