Winter can seem to drag on, and then one day you wake up, and your grass starts to turn green. The cold, dreary, gray afternoons disappear into brisk early mornings. Just like that, we all know it’s the beginning of spring. There’s a feeling that comes with the first warm breeze of spring or first flower unexpectedly blooming. For some, it can be pure joy. For others, it’s the beginning of a long list of projects we must organize and quickly accomplish. Although we all tend to get excited about the approach of spring and the return of warm weather, the truth is not all of us have our trees prepared for the welcomed change. Certified arborists in Johnson City at Promier Tree want to share with you a useful checklist to make sure your trees are ready for spring. These tips can lighten the load of maintenance of yard work for the year ahead.
Was there any tree damage during the winter?
Before the chill of winter has escaped you fully, you should take a quick minute to look at those beautiful leafless trees. Your tree will be easier to inspect and care for while it is still bare. Trying to peak behind fully bloomed trees can be hazardous and hard to do. Do any of them need trimming or pruning? The chances are that they need to be at least trimmed because waiting to trim back those branches until it’s warm can be unsafe for your tree. Deceased or damaged branches can spread pests and some diseases once hotter temperatures arrive.
After you have checked for disease and cleared away hazardous branches and trimmings, you should be ready to clear all of that waste from your yard. Remove your fallen leaves and branches for a healthy and happy growth staging area for your trees. Fertilizing your trees can be helpful since many trees can begin to starve and crave nutrients during the winter. Finding a slow release fertilizer will prevent later problems, such as pests and disease that are looking for an easy settling ground.
Now that spring is here you should consider some options with trees, such as planting new ones or sprucing up existing trees. A well-placed tree can have energy-saving benefits. It also can enhance the visual appeal of your property. These new trees need to be planted in specific locations in order to add value to your property, and to have plenty of room to flourish. Once any new trees have been planted or you have finished tidying up your existing trees, the best choice you can make is to add 2-4 inches of mulch around your trees. This mulch will help with drainage while also improving your soil quality. Mulch also prevents weeds, making your spring and summer less chore-filled.
Tree services in Johnson City
Sometimes we don’t have the time or knowledge to provide our own tree maintenance the way that we need to. Promier Tree is here to help with all of your tree questions, concerns, and needs. If you’re a home or business owner and you are located in the Bristol, Johnson City or Kingsport, Tennessee areas, contact Promier Tree by calling us at (423) 872-2988 to schedule an on-site evaluation of the trees on your property.