Spring: Get Ready for Your Tree to Grow

Trees thrive with spring’s warmer temperatures as they produce new leaves and branches. The following are some tips for caring for your trees in the spring:

Inspect your trees: The harsh weather of winter may have caused problems with your trees. Check for broken branches and signs of disease or pests. If you find any damage, trim them off to encourage healthy growth.

Fertilizer: Give your trees the nourishment they require to grow well. Use a fertilizer that is balanced and apply it to the soil around your trees.

Mulch: Mulching your trees has many benefits, including retaining moisture, controlling soil temperature, and preventing weeds from growing.

Summer: Care and Protection

Summer is a fast-growing season for trees.

Water: Be sure to provide your trees with plenty of water. Watering should be deep (once per week) rather than light (frequent short watering).

Trimming: Trim any dead or damaged branches to keep the appearance of your tree attractive.

Pest Management: Check your trees frequently for pests such as aphids, caterpillars, or beetles. Catching pests early on will help minimize damage to your tree.

Autumn: Prepare for Winter

When temperatures start dropping, it is essential to prepare your trees for the upcoming winter.

Clean up debris: Collect and discard leaves that have fallen from your trees to prevent disease and pests from being present when the snow melts.

Trim and prune: Fall is an ideal time to perform more extensive trimming. Remove any dead or weakened branches that may become damaged due to snow and ice.

Apply mulch: Reapply mulch to protect your trees from extreme cold.

Winter: Protect and Inspect

Winter is one of the most difficult seasons for trees, particularly if there is a lot of snow and ice.

Protect young trees: Wrap young or fragile trees with burlap or tree wrap to protect them.

Remove snow and ice: Remove excessive snow from branches to avoid breaking. Take caution when removing ice. It is usually safer to allow the ice to thaw without disturbing it to avoid damaging the branches.

Check for problems: Continue checking your trees through the winter months and treat any problems right away.

Conclusion

Following these seasonal suggestions will allow you to maintain healthy, attractive trees throughout the entire year. We at Majestic Tree Service New Brighton are ready to assist you with any questions you might have regarding your tree care needs. Please contact us for professional assistance and customized service based on our local climate.