One of the joys of living in the country or city is the beauty of different trees. Taking care of trees on your property ensures they stay healthy and grow properly. There are many techniques that keep trees healthy and looking beautiful.
Tips for Maintaining Healthy Trees
Using a professional service to help you maintain your trees is important. Watch where you dig or have construction done on your property. Root systems of trees extend two or three times beyond the branches. This means that if you have work done near the tree you might harm or kill the tree. When laying a new driveway, tool shed, or deck try to stay about 10 feet away from trees.
Don’t park your cars and trucks under trees because the soil becomes compacted. Mulch regularly around the base of the tree using about 1 to 4 inches of shredded wood chips, bark, or leaves, pine needles, cocoa hulls, or other organic material. It helps keep moisture in the soil and the weeds down.
Don’t over water or fertilize a tree — this can be as damaging as well. Over watering a tree that is used to dry conditions can deprive the soil of oxygen. Most trees just need someone to remove dead branches and suckers. Fruit trees should be regularly pruned.
Choose a Professional Tree Service
Pick a tree service that knows about tree diseases and how to treat them. They can diagnose problems early and treat them quickly. There are so many different diseases for different trees it is hard to know them all. Experts have the experience needed to do the job correctly.
Try to keep the base of most trees clear of debris. This keeps too much moisture from building up around the trunk. It helps prevent insect infestations and infections. It is important to loosen or aerate soil regularly to allow a naturual flow of water and nutrients. This provides space for air and oxygen. Many urban areas have compacted soil preventing the natural flow of water and oxygen to the soil.
Organic compost is better for trees. Your local tree service will most likely make their own compost and some may even help you make your own at home. Plant trees that are designed for your landscape and climate. Think of size, root system and try to plant native trees that grow well in your region. Native trees grow well because they are acclimated to the climate.
At David Lund Tree Service, we provide root feeding and aerating, pest control, tree spraying, removal, and pruning. Call (905) 884-0511 for more information to keep your trees healthy.