4 Ways to Keep Your Trees Healthy

December 6, 2017 | Posted by Jake Cubis | in Palm Cleaning, Tree Surgery

Trees are a valuable commodity in any yard for multiple reasons: they provide shade and help you reduce air conditioning costs; they protect wildlife and thus contribute to environment health, and can increase property value by making it more aesthetically pleasing.

Protecting trees by keeping them in great health is an effective way to invest in the long-term look of your landscape, but in order to benefit from this advantage and many others, you need to implement four ways of keeping your trees healthy, with help from Steve Steve Cubis Tree Services:

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1. Prune regularly

A tree that is not trimmed regularly will represent a hazard for your property and a risk for those who pass by, eventually causing liability. Wise homeowners contact arborists to inspect their trees and select which branches need to be removed. The dormant winter season is a great time to prune trees before they push out any new growth in the spring. A good tree pruning Lismore specialist will have a look at your tree and recommend you the right course of action in case of:

Dead and broken branches
Crossing branches
Low limb branches

2. Protect tree roots and tree bark

Healthy roots are essential for healthy trees. We can’t see trees’ roots, and yet they are a very important part of any plant. Some of the measures you can take in order to protect tree roots are:

Taking care when you dig and aerate around trees to avoid cutting too many roots. Power equipment should be used carefully at the base of trees.
Applying a layer of mulch around the tree roots – mulch will retain moisture, protect roots from damage, and maintain a consistent soil temperature. You shouldn’t apply more than 3-4 inches for a mature tree, and make sure you keep mulch away from the trunk to prevent bark from rotting.
Avoid soil compaction during home renovation projects. Heavy equipment and material stacks should be kept away from tree areas to avoid compacting soil in your lawn and preventing air and water from reaching tree roots.

As for the bark, apply tree fencing during construction projects. Protection fences are commercially available or can be improvised with stakes and rope.

3. Water effectively

People don’t usually water their trees, but irrigation is recommended in the following cases:

Immediately after planting
Maintaining your trees healthy during summer time
When you have an established tree but are confronting with draught

Some tree watering tips you need to consider are watering deeply rather than frequently, avoiding the saturation of soil for long periods, and making sure you water everywhere under the canopy and even further, instead of watering at the roots (this may cause rotting).

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4. Maintain a health soil

The quality of soil around your trees will influence their well-being and aspect significantly. Here is some aspects you should take care of:

Mulching, whose benefits have been listed earlier
Matching tree species with the right soil types
Providing supplemental water during periods of drought if your trees need it
Finding out what your tree is sensitive to – such as competition from other plants, salt spray, high winds, or drought

Contact Steve Cubis Tree Services to inspect your trees – you’ll find out what they are sensitive to and how you can help them grow healthy and beautiful! Reach us at 02 6621 8801 or contact our tree services in Lismore specialist to get a free quote and advice.