Spring is here, and that means your trees will be sprouting new growth. When you take care of your trees, you’re helping them stay healthy and also improving your home’s curb appeal. The Kingsport ISA-certified arborists at Promier Tree wants to help, so we compiled this guide of seven tree care tips for the spring. Your trees will thank you for it!
Step 1) Fertilize
Usually, people fertilize their lawns or gardens but not their trees. Like any plant, a tree benefits from fertilizer. Spring fertilizing introduces needed nutrients before the peak season and stimulates root growth.
Step 2) Prevention
It’s much easier to stop diseases or insect infestations from affecting your tree through preventive measures than it is to treat them after something happens. Spring’s cool, moist weather can leave your trees susceptible to fungal infection, as well as diseases like root rot and leaf spot. Use a preventive spray to protect your trees from these threats.
Step 3) Mulch
Mulching your trees has several advantages. Mulch helps soil retain more of its moisture and encourages organic matter development. Mulch also prevents soil compaction. Now that spring is here, Promier Tree recommends placing mulch around each of your trees. You want to layer the mulch about 2-3 inches deep, making sure not to apply mulch around the base of the tree.
Step 4) Water
Proper hydration is crucial to keeping your trees and shrubs healthy and growing as they should. A thorough watering early in the spring can help flush out the system of your trees if they have been exposed to ice melts or rock salts. Your Kingsport tree experts at Promier Tree can help you determine the right amount of hydration your tree needs, as overwatering can be as harmful as not watering enough.
Step 5) Clean up
Spring cleaning doesn’t just apply to the inside of your home. You need to clean up outside as well. This is as simple as using a rake to collect and remove any debris that has accumulated around your trees during the winter. These fallen leaves and twigs can become a breeding ground for fungal growth.
Step 6) Planting
Spring is the ideal time of year in Kingsport and Johnson City to plant new trees. You may already have a species of tree in mind and a spot for it, but is that tree right for your soil, and will it be able to grow safely? The only way to know for sure is to contact a professional arborist like the ones on staff at Promier Tree.
Step 7) Inspection
Your trees face so many potential threats during the winter. They may emerge from the cold weather vulnerable to insects and diseases. This is why you need to inspect each tree and check for damage, as well as signs of infestation or illness. The best thing you can do is enlist an arborist to help with these inspections. At Promier Tree, our arborists have expert knowledge on all types of trees that grow here in Kingsport, Johnson City, and Bristol in Tennessee.
Professional tree care in Kingsport
Arborists possess the education and training to identify problems with trees that no novice can find on their own. Something might seem inconsequential to you—like discolored leaves, small holes in the bark, or tracks of sawdust—but all of these could be warning signs of a problem that could kill your trees or make them unsafe for your property. Don’t take that chance. Make sure the consultation of a professional arborist is part of your plan of spring tree care. Schedule a tree health evaluation today with one of our experienced arborists at Promier Tree by calling (423) 765-2626 or send an email to info@promiertree.com.