Fall Tree Care
As autumn paints our landscapes with vibrant hues, it’s the perfect time to think about fall pruning. This essential task not only keeps your trees looking their best but also promotes healthy growth for the coming seasons.
Let’s dive into some friendly tips to help understand our process:
Why Prune in Fall?
Fall pruning helps remove dead or damaged branches, allowing your trees to conserve energy for the winter. It also opens up the canopy, improving air circulation and sunlight penetration, which is vital for tree health.
When to Prune
We aim to prune your trees after they’ve shed their leaves but before the first hard frost. This timing helps minimize stress on the tree and allows you to see its structure more clearly.
We focus on:
- Dead or Damaged Branches: These can harbor pests and diseases.
- Crossing Branches: These can rub against each other and create wounds.
- Suckers and Water Sprouts: These are those pesky shoots that grow vertically and can sap energy from your tree or are a sign of bigger issues!
Aftercare Matters
Once you’ve finished pruning, we like to give your trees some love! We may recommend our soil health program because addressing soil quality now helps tremendously during the following season! Some trees, like oaks, should be pruned in late winter to avoid attracting pests. Others, like maples and birches, may bleed sap if pruned too late in the season. Always check the specific needs of your tree species!
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PLANTING
Need new trees planted? Did you know we love to plant and care for new trees? Fall is a great time to plant! As cooler temperatures and autumn rains help establish strong root systems before winter. As a homeowner, you’ll benefit from healthier trees that thrive come spring. Be sure to choose native species suited to your soil and climate, and give them plenty of water to settle in. Your landscape—and the environment—will thank you!
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