Why You Need a Plan for Your Trees\’ Long-Term Maintenance
Tree care can fall in the gap between land management services. Home inspections consider the actual structures, and landscaping surfaces exclude tree care. In order to maintain the health of your trees and the structural integrity of the surrounding land, keep them covered with an estate management program because:
Landscaping contracts generally exclude tree care
Landscaping generally contains two main elements: pruning and cutting for aesthetic appeal, and irrigation. While your maintenance company might prune away the twigs from your trees that are hanging too low or growing too close to your rooftop, that\’s generally the extent of the contract\’s specifications. While this can keep your tree looking nice for several months, it won\’t protect against developing problems.
Problems with your tree aren\’t immediately visible
Diseases take a while to develop into visible blemishes and bulges. At the point where the damage is significant enough for a casual glance to reveal it, the tree has already been severely impacted. Depending on the placement of the infection, the branch or the entire tree will need to be removed. More active tree maintenance and care will catch diseases at their onset, remove the beginning damage, and treat the tree to heal it and prevent future incidents.
Root damage and dehydration can also hurt or kill a tree without leaving behind visible signs of damage at the beginning. If your tree doesn\’t receive enough water, even if they\’re evergreens, it could take months for them to brown.
Your trees need maintenance to preserve the surrounding land
If trees grow unchecked, they can cause damage to their surroundings. Overgrown branches can tear and bend roof shingles or dig under vent flashing. Even the roots can cause damage; if a tree is too close to the foundation or driveway, the roots can crack or shift the concrete.
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