Pruning, Inspecting, and Mulching

Trees enhance any landscape with beauty, tranquility, and value to the property. However, these natural wonders need some basic care to thrive and flourish. The typical urban environment doesn’t offer the ideal growing conditions that trees need to grow, and this can have a direct impact on a tree’s health. Restricted growing space, compacted soils, environmental stressors like exposure to excessive heat or nutrient deficiencies, insect infestation, and even vandalism can all contribute to a decrease in a tree’s health.

Fortunately, most problems can be prevented by taking three simple steps: Pruning, Inspecting and Mulching. By implementing these preventative maintenance techniques, you can help your trees live longer, healthier lives.

A regular pruning schedule keeps the growth rate in check, eliminates unsightly overgrowth and promotes air circulation. In addition, pruning is beneficial for safety reasons and helps maintain the desired shape of your trees. By removing deadwood, removing crossing or rubbing limbs and enhancing the structure of your canopy, pruning can significantly improve the appearance and functionality of your yard.

Most healthy trees need to be inspected on a regular basis, especially as the seasons change. Inspecting your trees for signs of pest or disease infestation is key to avoiding costly and dangerous situations. Look for a variety of symptoms including holes in leaves, misshapen branches, early browning or yellowing, and premature leaf drop. If you see any of these symptoms, contact a professional to treat the problem before it worsens.

The roots of a healthy tree are vital to absorbing water and nutrients, so it’s important to keep them in good condition. Keeping the soil free of weeds and other invasive plants is critical, and this can be done by mulching. A layer of 2-3 inches of mulch around the base of a tree is beneficial in promoting root growth, as well as minimizing soil compaction and water runoff. Mulches can be organic or inorganic, and most arborists prefer a natural mulch like wood bark, compost mix, pine needles, cocoa hulls, or other organic material.

Insects and fungus are common in urban environments, and it’s essential to inspect your trees for any signs of infestation. Symptoms of fungus and insect infestation can include cankers, wounds on the trunk of the tree, or a change in bark color. A change in bark color can indicate a fungus infection or insect infestation, and it’s important to contact a certified arborist as soon as possible to treat the problem.

A well-maintained tree adds value to your home or business, but it also protects people and property from injury or damage. Most urban tree maintenance includes a combination of pruning, mulching and periodic inspections by a trained and licensed arborist to identify potential hazards before they become a risk. Contact us today to learn more about Tree Maintenance and how we can protect your property.

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