TREE CARE MAINTENANCE SERVICES
The reason your trees look healthy and vibrant is that it receive the right amount of care and maintenance from you. Just like humans, trees don't need too much- just enough to make sure they continue to live to their fullest.
A Guide to Maintaining Your Trees
Mulching is an essential part of tree maintenance because of the following reasons:
- Mulch acts as an insulated barrier from varying temperature such as cold and heat. It functions as a jacket in winter to protect the tree from cold, while it becomes like a shade in summer to keep the roots healthy.
- It locks in water to help the tree get the proper nutrients it needs to survive.
- It keeps weeds away which can compete with the tree for nutrients to keep it healthy.
- Mulch protects the roots from lawnmower blades when you do your routine maintenance.
Step 2 Proper Watering
Proper watering is where most homeowners fail when it comes to maintaining the health of their trees. It is essential to know how much water your tree needs to thrive.
For newly planted trees: Young trees need a lot of water in the first few months of their life. You should water them every day for five minutes using a regular hose at medium velocity on the knob.
Trees in the first two years of their life: Like newly planted trees, they also need lots of water in their roots so they can establish their roots in the ground. Do this for five minutes five times a week using a regular hose at medium velocity.
Trees older than two years: A mature tree has established its roots in the ground and can survive with nature's health, but it would still help to water them once every two weeks for 10 minutes at medium velocity on the hose.
It is vital to know the purpose of tree pruning and tree trimming before doing it to your tree. Light pruning can be done anytime while live branch removal and tree removal take proper planning before execution.
Winter pruning is what most experts recommend. It is best to prune trees when the coldest part of winter has passed. Trim your tree when you notice a sap on it because it will sprout good growth in springtime.
Summer pruning should not be done unless it is for corrective reasons. If you want to slow the growth of some branches and lessen fruit production, then it is best to prune in summer. The best time to prune in summer is late July or August when the growing season for trees is over. Also, avoid pruning in spring because it is the growing season for trees, and in fall because trees may not heal properly when pruned at this time.
Call Allentown Tree Service LLC for any questions or concerns you may have about your trees. Our consultation and estimates for professional tree services are always free.