Don\’t Wait Until Winter to Get Your Trees Inspected
Even though it\’s only October, winter weather is quickly setting in. Some of your trees and plants might already be showing signs of it beyond yellowing leaves, with the stems and buds going dormant. But that doesn\’t mean your trees have hibernated just yet. The roots stay active far longer than the rest of the tree. This can be a recipe for infection or damage because the roots are less able to protect themselves than stems and trunks.
What can you do to protect your tree roots throughout autumn?
The best thing you can do is call a tree care professional. They can create a healthy, moist layer of insulation above the roots. It\’s important that the soil temperature stays warm enough for the plants, even if the air temperatures dip into freezing and below. While mulch can do some of the work, finding the right type of mulch is crucial to maintaining the right nutrients, water content, and heat as the tree winds down for the year.
Hiring specialists to mulch young and fragile trees is especially important to prevent rot around the tree trunk. Packing mulch around the tree itself can weaken the bark\’s defenses. And specialists can also check the soil quality to mitigate potential problems throughout the seasons. They can also check new plants for cracked or dry soil and even prepare your trees for other winter maladies such as sun scald and dieback.
Advanced Tree Care can inspect your trees for common autumn and winter maladies; and help you get your yard set for a healthy winter. You can follow along on Facebook and Instagram, or you can contact us here if you have any questions.
