As summer draws to a close each year, there are a few things that tree-conscious property owners should be doing. The 6 to 8-week stretch between summer and winter is a key season for trees in temperate climate zones. This makes it the perfect time to prune, plant, and perform other tasks essential for long-term care and health.
Plan Your Plants
Plan your tree planting and transplanting for the fall months at least a month before you expect frost. Moving trees to a new location is a delicate balance of ensuring they are established before the cold weather sets in, but not so established that they start forming new growth. Investing too many resources into growth right before winter can have serious long-term consequences.
You should also plan what you are going to do ahead of time so you can prepare the location properly. Newly moved trees are more sensitive and vulnerable, so you want to ensure positive soil composition with the right degree of aeration and nutrient balance. Be sure to remove competing plants and check for issues that may complicate future tree growth.
Prune With Care
Fall is a great season for pruning for the same reasons it’s ideal for planting or transplanting. Pruning is particularly important in areas that see a lot of snow or ice, as this could break over-extended branches and jeopardize the tree. Careful pruning keeps things under control, which ensures the safety of people as well as the long-term health of the tree.
Water and Nourish
The weeks leading up to frost and freezing temperatures are critical for trees, especially younger ones. This is their opportunity to stock up on moisture and nutrients before the soil becomes harder and yields less to root absorption. Owners should take care to follow best practices for fertilizing and watering their trees to prepare them for the harsher winter months. Fruit-bearing trees and sensitive species often need extra care to ensure their health.
Get Professional Help Ahead of Winter
Preparing your trees for winter is really preparing yourself to avoid the nasty consequences that could result otherwise. For most people, the easiest and most effective way to solve this need is by contacting experienced professionals who can inspect their property, make recommendations, and follow through with effective solutions.
Turbo Tree Care is proud to provide a full range of solutions for our clients in Sterling Heights, MI, including everything from tree removal to trimming and pruning, so contact us today to learn more about our residential and commercial tree services.
