As the snow and ice is starting to melt away, you and your trees should be getting prepared for the springtime! Although it is still cold out, now is the perfect time to start ensuring your trees are properly prepared for spring! We have come up with a few ways to prepare your tree for the warmer weather that is soon to come.
Inspect Your Trees
It is important to properly inspect your trees while they are still bare to check for signs of damage or disease from the cold winter. Damage may have arisen due to the snow and ice, and old damage may have deteriorated even more. Most people are unsure what to look for, which is where hiring an arborist comes in. An arborist can properly detect damage and disease as well as remove fallen branches and waste. This helps promote healthy growth.
Pruning
An arborist can help prune any dead, unsafe, or diseased branches. This is important to do BEFORE the springtime and growth happens. When you wait to prune your tree when the warm weather has already arrived, this can cause a spread of pests.
Provide Proper Nutrients to Your Tree
During winter, your trees will be deprived of the proper nutrients that it requires. So, after wintertime, it is important to provide that nutrients to your tree to help it’s healthy growing and preparation for warmer weather. To defend your tree against diseases as well as pests, a slow release fertilizer is recommended.
Remove any Holiday Décor
We’ve all been guilty of keeping holiday lights on our trees for a little too long. It is imperative to remove all of the string lights on your trees. When a tree has lights strung on them, this prevents and can warp the growth of your trees. If you like to keep lights up year-round, please contact us to discuss the safest way to do this.
Mulching
When all the snow has finally melted, make sure to lay down mulch for your trees. Mulch allows trees to retain more water, so it is recommended to put down at least 3-4 inches of mulch around your trees. Mulch is also great to keep away weeds and prevent damage from a lawnmower.
Test Your Trees Soil
You should most definitely have your soil tested to measure its pH level. Sometimes, the cold, harsh weather can affect your trees pH level. This will need to be adjusted to ensure proper regrowth of your tree. Different species of trees and plants vary in pH levels, so it is best to have your soil professionally tested by a certified arborist before the springtime comes.
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Until Next Time,
The Advanced Tree Care Team
