Our trees need care to prepare for colder months.
"While your trees seem to be in a state of hibernation in the winter, exposure to the tough conditions can cause them major stress," says Jim Skiera, Executive Director of the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA). "Minimize stress by helping your trees through the cold months, a little at a time. If you take care of your trees in the winter, you'll be rewarded in the spring." ISA recommends the following tips for preparing trees for colder weather: Rely on mulch. Put composted organic mulch under your tree in the fall or early winter to help retain water and reduce temperature extremes in the soil. A thin layer of mulch will act like a blanket and give the tree's roots a little extra protection. Give your trees a drink. Winter droughts require watering as much as summer droughts. If temperatures permit, an occasional watering during the winter on young trees can be a lifesaver. But be sure to water when soil and trees are cool but not frozen. Prevent mechanical injuries. Branch breakage or splitting can be caused by ice and snow accumulation or chewing and rubbing by animals. You may prevent problems with young trees by wrapping their base in a hard, plastic guard or a metal hardware cloth. Wrapping trees with burlap or plastic cloth also can prevent temperature damage. However, it is important to remember to remove the wraps and guards in the spring to prevent damage when the tree begins to grow. Other damage can be caused when plowing or shoveling snow. Be mindful of trees nearby. Damage to limbs and trunks from plow blades or a sharp shovel can be detrimental to trees. Prune your trees. Fall is a good time to prune your trees. Not only are trees dormant in the colder months, but it is also easier to see a tree's structure when there are no leaves on the branches. "Proper pruning is vital to the health of trees and plants, in part because it helps relieve stress on trees and keeps them growing," says Skiera. "Just be aware that each tree is different, and pruning at the wrong time or the wrong way can injure a tree making it more susceptible." Plant now. Since autumn is the time of year for colorful, falling leaves, many people do not realize that it is also a prime time to plant new trees. After cooler weather has set in, conditions are perfect for stimulating root growth in new trees. Once roots are established throughout the fall and dormancy of winter, spring showers and summer warmth encourage new top growth. Fall is the optimum time to plant balled and burlapped trees and shrubs. However, all bare root plants should be planted later in the season, when they are completely dormant. Content provided by the International Society of Arboriculture, a non-profit organization dedicated to tree-care research and education.
17 Comments
9/14/2021 06:05:39 am
Nice tips! Fall tree care is fairly simple, you just want to make sure that your trees are prepared for the cold winter ahead, and ready for spring once it arrives. If you need assistance or guidance, hiring a <a href = "https://www.easthilltree.com">tree removal company</a>. They know the best ways to prepare your trees for the upcoming change of seasons.
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10/20/2021 02:35:39 am
Hello, this is really nice tips, can you tell us more about tree maintenance? Appreciate it.
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11/3/2021 09:16:47 am
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12/2/2021 05:36:07 pm
Thank you for pointing out that fall is a good time to prune your trees. Is there a certain tool that needs to be used to prune a tree properly? It seems like it might be a good idea for me to hire a professional since they will have the right equipment for prune tree limbs.
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12/9/2021 08:37:09 pm
Great tip about cutting down trees to protect your house. I think my oak tree is about to collapse on my house. I'll have to hire a service to cut it down.
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12/11/2021 05:26:06 pm
Thanks for pointing out that proper pruning is important to the health of trees. My husband and I do not have the time to maintain our backyard. I guess we should look for a reliable tree removal company on Monday that can remove the large trees in our backyard within two days. We're hoping to provide a safe and fun environment for our five kids since they love to play outside.
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12/28/2021 01:32:40 pm
Thanks for the advice to prune trees in the fall when the leaves have fallen. It looks like some of the branches on the tree in my backyard are decaying. Since I don't have all the necessary equipment in order to take care of it, I think it'd be best to have a professional help me trim it.
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2/5/2022 06:46:20 am
I found it interesting when you said in the fall or early winter, cover your tree with decomposed organic mulch to help retain moisture and decrease temperature fluctuations in the soil. I used to think differently about it not until you explained it briefly and it really got my attention. What you said about tree care was really interesting to me.
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2/25/2022 07:54:54 am
Thank you for sharing informative content. It means a lot to me hope you do more articles to post.
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3/23/2022 01:07:41 pm
The best article for tree lovers! Loved all the information. During Fall there are lot of decay causing fungi in the air. So, really good to know what to do and what not to do to treat your trees during fall.
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4/7/2022 07:21:52 am
I didn't know that winter droughts demand watering with the same amount as summer droughts. My mother wants to remove some trees on our property to give way to her landscape project. We should hire a tree removal company to take care of the trees while being removed.
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4/8/2022 02:17:20 pm
Most of the time Mulching has been out of the topic while someone talks about tree care. Now that i seeing it at the top of the tips makes me like this blog even more. why mulching is mattering much is because they enhance the nutrients status of soil,and control the temperature of the soil. As a professional, we really appreciate this amazing blog. Brief yet precise!
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4/17/2022 09:10:42 pm
Thanks you for the nice post, I benefit a lot
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4/26/2022 08:59:30 pm
I found it interesting when you said that by wrapping the base of the tree could prevent problems with young trees. Last week, my wife told me that she planned to have the tree in our house removed because it is too close to our home and asked if I had any idea what could be the best option for safety purposes. Thanks to this helpful article, I'll be sure to consult trusted tree removal services as they can provide preventative measures.
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