You may be looking out of your window at your yard and wondering, “where am I even going to start on my spring tree care?”
The task of trimming your trees might seem daunting, but it’s not impossible. Trees are low-maintenance, not no-maintenance, and they are the perfect place to start your spring yard spruce-up.
When it comes to spring care, tree maintenance should be high on your priority list. Here are six easy steps from BioAdvanced on how to take care of your trees once spring arrives.
- Start by cleaning up. Take down any holiday decorations that may still be up and rake up around the base of the tree.
- Follow that up with some mulch. A layer of mulch will not only help maintain moisture, but it will also assist in keeping those unwanted weeds out.
- Next, give your trees a good watering, especially in those areas where the de-icing product was used. This may also be a good time to check your sprinkler systems for leaks or clogs.
- Then, give your trees a trim. Now that the leaves are beginning to unfurl it will be easy to locate and remove any dead, or damaged tree branches.
- After you give your trees their spring haircut, take some time to inspect their trunks. If there are any signs of disease or excessive damage, consult your local arborist. They can give you advice on how you can treat it yourself or if you should let a professional take care of it.
- Finally, find out if there are any new or existing pests that may threaten your trees. If so, make sure you’re taking the proper steps to keep your trees safe.
