Tree service professionals do a lot more than just tree maintenance and removal. If you need brush cleared for fire abatement, landscaping advice, or even tips for getting better satellite reception on your treed lot, they can help.

 

Trees need regular maintenance to stay healthy and vital. This includes regular watering, deep root fertilization, proper trimming, and other preventative maintenance steps. Talk to a local professional about how to keep your trees in tip-top shape.

 

Water, water, water your freshly planted trees and shrubs! Water should be applied slowly and repeatedly to give it time to soak into the ground. Water all around the base of the tree to reach all areas of the root zone. Remember, morning is the best time to water to help avoid fungi growth.

 

After winter has subsided, do a thorough check of your irrigation system. Ensure that the drip systems are not clogged and that all the valves and backflow prevention devices are working properly. Make sure that they are providing the proper amount of water for your trees as well as the lawn.

 

When planting a new tree, consider its proximity to the foundation to your home. If it must be close, ask the tree service to install a root barrier to protect the foundation.

 

Need to get your yard ready for summer fun? A tree service can remove the dead wood from those shrubs and dispose of fallen tree branches from last winter's storms. Clearing the dead wood from your property will improve the visual appeal of your landscape and help protect your home from termites.

 

For homeowners in storm-prone areas, try to plant trees in clusters whenever possible to maintain better tolerance in high winds. Trees in their natural environment grow in groups, known as hammocks, and fare better when planted together.

 

Hire a professional to help remove your tree's stump and root system, which can choke out any other plants that are within several feet of the old tree's roots. Using a stump grinder, professional tree removers can quickly and permanently remove the unsightly stump.

 

Trees aren't indestructible. In fact, they can be susceptible to all kinds of wounds. A young tree can be damaged by a weed whacker or even a garden hose, and an inexpertly employed lawnmower is the mortal enemy of a healthy young tree. Tree bark is like skin. Treat it gently.

 

You cut down that dead tree, but what should you do about the unsightly stump? A protruding tree stump looks like a misplaced tooth in your landscape, but it's a fast fix. Grind it down. The pros have stump grinding tools that will reduce that stump to sawdust in no time.

 

Trees are an investment in the future. Unlike a flowerbed or vegetable patch, the tree choices you make today will impact the look of your property for many years to come. Learn everything you can about the tree varieties in your landscape so you can give them the ongoing care they need.