Tips To Preserve The Health Of Your Trees

Trees are an integral part of our landscape that don’t just increase aesthetic appeal and property value, but also provides shade thus cutting energy costs, reduces air pollution and more. Not to mention the beauty that they add and the relaxing effect that trees have on our lives.

Homeowners often forget that trees require proper care and maintenance to thrive. Proper tree maintenance is key to preserving their health in your bid to establish them as a valuable commodity in the yard and providing benefit to wildlife all year-round. Putting your effort and time to keep them in top shape is the most effective way to add to the long-term look of your landscape.

Even after the plethora of benefits that trees provide, we tend to take trees for granted since most often they do so well without any help from us, but harsh weather can wreak havoc on them. This is where proper tree care and maintenance comes into the picture. This article aims to highlight some tree maintenance tips by lawn care Simpsonville SC providers to keep the health of your trees intact. Read on:

Select the right tree- You must choose a tree meant for your area (climate and soil conditions). Then plant it somewhere where there is enough sun and give adequate space for when it becomes tall and wide when it’s mature.

Watering- Watering is an important aspect of lawn care, and tree care as well. The recommended amount is one inch of water a week for mature trees. If it is new, the recommended amount is between 4 to 10 gallons each week. If there has been no rain for a few weeks, you must check if your trees need water.

Mulching and Pruning- There is not much needed to be done to keep your trees healthy, but it is a good idea to take a few precautionary measures to make sure they last a lifetime. The measures include weekly mulching and pruning. Spread mulch (2 to 3 inches thick) at the base of your trees, which will keep the roots insulated and shield them from lawn mower cuts, and also protect from over-watering and over-fertilizing.

Pruning is another important aspect of tree care that improves the structure, but you should only prune if you come across dead limbs or the ones that have cracked from the force of a storm or strong wind. Get rid of those tree branches to keep them from falling and injuring others or damaging your property.

Fertilize- In our lawns we get rid of all the leaves and grass clippings, which actually should be left as it is since they are the natural nutrients. This is where fertilizers come into the picture. The best way to release nutrients into the soil for your trees to prosper is through application of a slow-release fertilizer on a regular basis. It is a good idea to test the soil before to see which element(s) is missing from your soil.

Last, but not the least pay attention to your trees regularly and become familiar with tree diseases so that you can act quickly the moment you see any signs of a sudden change (discoloration, stunted growth). Earlier the diagnosis of a diseased tree, the better.