The spring sun has worked its seasonal magic as our communities’ landscapes have seen the flowers bloom and our tree canopies blossom with lush hues of greens and emeralds. As spring quickly turns into summer, May 28th marks summer safety day, and we at
Rooted Tree Services thought to bring you a few tips to ensure that your trees and shrubs are kept healthy and safeguarded against infestation and disease. Unhealthy trees can cause dangerous accidents and costly property damages if succumbed to these pesky insects and afflictions, yet you can help prevent such occurrences with these tips to keeping your trees in tip top health.
1. Fertilize your Tree
A deep root fertilization program, or a deep feeding program as it is also called, is a great method to use for fertilizing your tree. It will slowly release the nitrogen that ensures trees get the nutrients they require over a course of 2 -3 years to ensure your trees grown strong and healthy.
2. Protect your Tree’s Critical Root Zone (CRZ)
Become familiar with your tree’s CRZ or tree protection zone. Generally, the CRZ is the area under the tree and out to the dripline. Improving these conditions in your tree’s protection zone is also a major health benefit that can keep your trees healthy and thriving.
3. Mulch Your Tree
One of the most beneficial thing you can do for your tree to inspire healthy growth is mulching. Mulches are composed of materials placed on the soil surface to improve soil structure, oxygen levels, and temperature and moisture availability. Mulch, if properly applied, can give your landscape a well taken care of and groomed landscape.
4. Prune Your Tree
To further develop your tree with a strong structure and a desirable form, pruning is an essential task. Pruning your tree will remove dead, damaged and diseased branches that will help prevent against those pesky insects and decay from infesting your tree.
5. Storm Proof Your Tree
Although there is no 100 % proof positive way to protect your tree from the elements, you can take some preventative measures. Pruning your trees to remove the dead or diseased branches will help keep those branches strong for a better chance at withstanding pounding rain, hail, snow and heavy winds. Remove trees that you have noticed have large cracks or root damage or remove branches that you noticed have rot in them. Also, advise your power company if you notice any branches interfering with any power lines.
If you’re in need of any tree removal services in Oakville, Mississauga or Etobicoke contact us and we will be more than happy to provide you with a free quote to keep your person and property safe.
