Trees are essential to the health of your property, as they provide shade in hot summers and beauty in the fall. They also increase your home’s value. But like any living plant, trees require dedicated care and treatment throughout the year. Seasonal tree maintenance includes pruning, trimming, weeding, mulching, watering, fertilizing, and monitoring for pests. By keeping up with seasonal tree maintenance, you can prevent damage from storms and extreme weather conditions and ensure the longevity of your landscape’s most significant assets.
Spring
Early spring is the time to prune most deciduous trees. By pruning before the new growth begins, you can keep your yard and landscape looking clean and tidy while encouraging healthy regrowth for the rest of the growing season. A Burley Boys Tree Service certified arborist can perform a full tree inventory & risk assessment on your property each spring to identify any potential issues.
Summer
The hot summer sun can put a strain on any tree, and this is why it’s so important to water trees. In addition to keeping them hydrated, the constant flow of water helps the roots stay cool and reduces stress. This is especially true for newly planted trees, which should be irrigated frequently until they’ve established a strong root system.
As a bonus, a ring of mulch around the base of your trees can moderate temperature fluctuations and help with moisture retention. Mulch can also smother weeds and wayward plants that sprout up and compete with your trees for nutrients.
Fall
Winter brings its own set of challenges to your outdoor spaces. A strong windy day can blow a heavy limb off of a weakly-attached or dying tree, which can crash through your roof or power lines and cause expensive damages to your property. With regular seasonal tree maintenance, you can strengthen your trees’ attachments to the ground and improve their ability to withstand windy conditions by cable and bracing them as needed.
In the fall, it’s also important to prune your trees for safety reasons. Dead or weakened branches are more likely to break in a snow or ice storm, and they can drop onto your house or power lines. Pruning in the fall allows your trees to recover before the harsh winter weather arrives.
Seasonal tree maintenance can drastically improve your trees’ chances of resisting pest infestations, especially in Jacksonville, where invasive species are a major problem. In the spring, fertilizer can help them replace the lost nutrients and build up their resistance to diseases and environmental stresses. In the winter, an arborist can apply dormant oils to smother overwintering insects. With regular maintenance, you can have a beautiful and lush landscape that adds value to your property. For more information on how to maintain your trees and shrubs, contact us today. We’re the area’s experts on all things trees! We offer free inspections. Our professional team will make recommendations for what to do and when to do it.