While there is still snow on the ground in some parts of Massachusetts, it is never too late or early to think of the trees on your property and ensuring they have a healthy entrance into this upcoming spring season. Below is a variety of tips and tricks to help give you an early start when it comes to prepping your trees for this spring.
Initial Winter Inspection
While it can be fun to enjoy the winter scenery, if you are an avid tree lover, now is going to be the time to make sure your trees are in good shape. Read on for some quick pre-spring tree care tips to boost tree nutrients and strength for a healthy growing season!
- Inspect your trees for signs of winter damage or disease while they are still bare.
- Prune dead, diseased or unsafe branches before spring growth. Waiting to prune in warmer weather may lead to an unwelcome spread of pests and diseases and can harm your tree even further
Winter Pruning
Pruning your trees during a dormant period is normally the recommended practice. This can result in an exponential burst of new growth in the spring and should be used if that is the desired effect. It is usually best to wait until the coldest part of winter has passed.
Prepping Your Lawn For The Spring
Remove any fallen leaves, branches and waste from your landscape for a healthy growth area for your trees. Consider using a slow-release fertilizer to help your trees defend against pests and diseases. It’s important to make sure that your trees have enough water for a solid growing season. You can check soil moisture once a week about 4-6 inches below the surface to make sure it is moist but not too wet.
Helpful Tree Maintenance Tips For The Spring
Blooming season is the best time to plant new trees in and around your property. If you do, make sure to mulch your landscape to secure the organic matter trees need underneath the soil surface. To conserve moisture, continue checking mulch levels and replenish as needed. Be mindful of weeds, as they will compete with the tree for water and nutrients. When you notice any, be sure to remove them. Keep an eye out for any parts of a tree that are not coming into leaf, as this could indicate that they are dead.
TREE SERVICE QUOTES IN MASSACHUSETTS
Maintaining your trees and other landscaping features through the winter is a challenge, but it’s possible. If you have a unique tree or if you’d like some expert advice to make sure you’re doing everything you can to prep your trees, give us a call today! Contact Elliott Tree at 781-447-0045 or by filling out our contact form. Please click here for tree removal services!
