Our green trees are one of the major contributors to the beautiful look that our landscape possesses. Not only that, they anchor the soil beneath your landscape and protect it during heavy rain, and we can keep listing the benefits we get from our trees.
Many tree owners neglect their trees and treat them as if they are like stones until the tree throws a branch at them (kidding). The point is that if you are interested in those benefits and want to keep enjoying them for as long as possible, you need to work.
Regular tree maintenance also helps to keep your trees strong and resilient, you hire a tree service Company, Canton Tree Pros is very happy to give a free quote go check out their website.
Here are some effective Tree Maintenence Tips that you can use to maintain healthy and beautiful trees.
Mulch around the perimeter
Many tree owner have no idea about mulch usage for their trees. Mulch protects tree roots and keeps moisture in the surrounding soil enhancing the tree’s state. Mulch also releases nutrients in the soil as they dissolve which then is absorbed by the tree.
All you have to do is spread the mulch to a depth of about 2-4 inches, reaching out to the drip line of the branches. Then pull the mulch away from the trunk to create a donut-like hole shape.
Avoid creating a mulch volcano around the base to not lead to negative results like attracting pests, diseases, or decay.
Water them regularly
Water is the source of life, it is very important to provide the right amount of water for your trees and this is something that varies depending on the tree’s status and size.
Newly planted trees need to be watered once a day for the first few weeks after planting it, after the tree is established give it 10 gallons of water per inch of trunk diameter.
Drip irrigation is the ideal key to maintaining a healthy tree keeping the soil moist but not soggy. The water reaches deep and slowly, and mulching helps retain the moisture.
In the summer season, you better water your trees in the morning or evening so that the water doesn’t just evaporate.
Maintain soil conditions
If you are just going to plant a tree, you need a suitable soil mix to help your tree grow healthy. A mix of original soil and 10-20% compost will do the job.
If you notice that your tree lacks nutrients, you can perform a soil test to find out what your tree lacks and find a suitable fertilizer for it.
Fertilize in the fall
Fertilization in the fall is an essential step to do to your trees (plants also) to protect their root system from the cold weather that can cause serious damage and sometimes it can kill the tree.
Using phosphorus and potassium in the soil can help the root tissues begin to harden off, this is how the tree adapts to the cold conditions. Slow-release nitrogen (SRN) fertilizer is the best option to use during this time.
If you have a dead tree, it is advisable to remove it to avoid attracting pests and it can also break and fall due to decay. Just get a tree removal service company and save yourself the problems.
Canton Tree Pros is very happy to give a free quote just go to Canton Tree Pros if you need any tree removal or stump grinding service in Canton and North Canton, Ohio.
Pests and disease control
Most homeowners don’t pay much attention to their trees as much as they do to their plants, because of that pests and diseases get to the trees and they do their thing undetected for some time.
The easiest way to treat pest and disease problems is first to detect them as early as possible, so here are signs of pests or diseases:
- Mushrooms near the base (an indicator of decay)
- Discolored, misshapen, or stippled leaves
- White spots or unusual masses on branches
- Severely stunted growth
- Hollowed trunks or decaying branches
It is always advisable to consult with a pro arborist in your area to determine the best course of action.
Protect against freezes
The freeze is a serious thing to watch for, especially for saplings and fruit-bearing trees. The freeze causes severe damage to those trees if not killing them.
Bring a sheet or tarp cover those trees with it, and make sure it reaches the ground to help the soil keep some of its warmth. Keep in mind that the cover must not touch the tree.
Once the freeze passes, remove the cover and let the tree breathe.
Regular trimming
Trimming is one the most important things in our list of tree maintenance tips, where you have to remove the long, dead, and diseased branches which results in healthier tree growth.
Tree trimming allows the sunlight to reach the inner sections of the tree after the long branches block it. In other words, removing overgrown, dead, or diseased branches allows the tree to absorb more sunlight, which allows it to produce more photosynthetic energy in turn strengthens roots, stems, and leaves, giving you a healthier tree and more productive fruit-bearing tree.
Trimming your trees will enable you to detect diseases and pests that get to your trees and find solutions to deal with them before the tree’s condition gets more complicated.
For example, some common tree diseases like anthracnose can be detected by checking leaves and branches for yellowing leaves or dark spots. it is far easier to detect those symptoms in the tree if you are doing some regular trimming.
Invasive plants control
Invasive plants can hinder the growth process of the trees by trapping moisture around the root collar of the tree or preventing its leaves from receiving adequate sunlight.
The best way to deal with this is to cut the stems near the base, you don’t just pull them from the bark, it will only do more damage.
Weed control
To get the tree to grow healthy it needs to be nurtured very well, however, the weed steals it from our tree stunting its growth and development. That’s why it is also important to remove them.
There are two best ways to do so:
removing the with a shovel where you have to dig up the first inch or two of dirt to remove grass and weeds from the root.
mulch around the tree as we showed above.