When it comes to healthy, beautiful trees, they all have one thing in common, proper care and maintenance. Depending on the type, trees need to be cared for in specific ways to ensure they have a long and successful life. Basic tree maintenance is easily performed by any homeowner and should not be overlooked. We all have busy lives but just ignoring or putting-off tree care is never a good idea and can be extremely costly in the long run.
Below are a few things you can do to make sure your trees stay healthy:
Properly water your trees – Trees are big so they need a lot of water. This is especially important during the hot summer months. You need to keep in mind that over watering can be just as harmful as under watering so it is important that you do your research and get to know your trees specific watering needs.
Keep mulch around your trees – Mulching is sometimes overlooked when it comes to trees. Mulch is important because it helps to insulate your trees. It also retains water so your trees won’t get dehydrated as easily. This does not mean that if you mulch your trees that you don’t have to water them anymore. They still need watering, just maybe not as often.
Consider hiring an arborist – Arborists are skilled in all aspects of tree care. They know what it takes to keep trees healthy and have all of the necessary tools to provide them with proper care year round. Some services that an arborist might perform may include pruning trees, tree removal (only when necessary), emergency tree care, deep root fertilization and much more.
Since some trees need a little more care and maintenance than others, your best option may be to hire an arborist to ensure that your trees are cared for properly. If you notice that your trees are sick, you should call in a professional immediately. At Tree Doctor KC, we focus all our efforts into the specialty of treating and caring for tree and shrubs.
