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Tips for Tree Care

At Bronzeleaf, we believe that tree health is important for our health. Be sure to follow our Tips for Tree Care to ensure that your trees thrive for years to come!

Not only do trees provide shade and oxygen, but they also help to clean the air we breathe. Trees also help to reduce the impact of climate change by sequestering carbon dioxide. Additionally, they nourish other plants in your garden by providing them with nutrients and creating a microclimate that is beneficial for their growth. If you’re looking to add value to your home, planting trees is a great way to do it. Trees provide shade in the summer and can help to keep your home cooler. They also add aesthetic appeal, which can increase the value of your home. Furthermore, if you’re looking to sell your home in the future, having well-maintained trees will make your home more attractive to buyers.

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Tips for Tree Care

Protecting Young Trees

Once you’ve planted your tree, you must take care of it. There are several things to protect your tree from, these include:

Wind: One of the most important things you can do to protect your young tree is to provide it with some form of wind protection. This can be done in a few ways, such as planting it close to a building or fence or planting it in a sheltered location.

Chemical Damage: One common mistake people make is using herbicides and pesticides designed for other areas of the garden on their trees. These chemicals can burn growing tissue and cause serious damage. Always be sure to read the label carefully and only use products that are specifically intended for use on trees.

Lawn Equipment: One other thing you need to be careful of when caring for your young tree is lawn equipment. Lawn mowers and strimmer’s which damage the layers of trunk behind the bark can interfere with water take up and also provide easy access for pests and disease. Always be sure to keep a safe distance from your tree when using these machines, and never let them come into contact with the trunk.

Weeding

Weeds, grass and nearby plants are always looking for a share of the soil nutrients, soil moisture and available light. This can be a challenge for your trees, so it’s important to keep the area around them free of competing vegetation. Weeding is crucial in spring when most plants flourish to ensure your tree has plenty of space. This can be done manually, or using equipment, but you must be diligent if you want your tree to flourish!

Watering

Watering is an important part of taking care of your trees. There are two times in the life of a tree when you need to water – when it’s young and in times of drought. For young trees, water them every day for the first few months, then every other day for the next two months. After that, water them once a week. In times of drought, water your trees every other day. This will help your tree stay nourished, strong, and beautiful!

Mulching

Mulching is an important part of tree care as it helps to protect the tree from weather damage, pests, and diseases. Tree mulching also helps to improve the soil quality and retain moisture. There are a few things you should keep in mind when mulching your tree:

– Make sure to use a mulch that is approved for use around trees.

– Do not pile the mulch up against the trunk of the tree as this can damage the bark.

– Mulch should be spread out evenly over the entire area around the tree.

Mulching is most effective between late spring-Autumn. When mulching, create a 4 inch circle around the tree, but do not let the mulch touch trunk.

Pruning

Pruning is absolutely crucial for maintaining your tree. Tree Pruning helps you keep your tree looking beautiful and retain its stunning shape. Additionally, it protects the tree from damage as the structural integrity of the tree is protected.

Visit our tree pruning and crown reduction for tips on how to prune your tree, or get a quote from our team of professionals.

 

Tree maintenance is often underappreciated. We hope that our tips highlight the importance of tree care and help you keep your trees in great condition. Aside from offering tips for tree care, we provide various tree surgery services. To learn more, explore our website, or contact us for a quote today!

 

Article: Phoenix Marketing

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