It’s still fairly cold here in East Tennessee, at least in the mornings and at night. You might be itching to get outside or dig into the dirt and jumpstart your spring landscaping, but there’s still progress that can be made before spring officially arrives. Read on as Promier Tree explains why winter is an ideal time for tree work.
Doesn’t most tree work occur during the spring and summer?
Yes. However, this is more about other circumstances than anything related to the trees themselves—aside from a weather event such as a summer thunderstorm that causes tree damage. People are drawn outside during warm weather, and the uptick in outdoor activity means people are more likely to notice problems with their trees.
It also should be mentioned that certain types of tree work should be performed during the growing season, such as:
- Identifying leaves or branches that block views, obstruct walkways, or make contact with or hang over roofs
- Prune trees to increase sunlight exposure and/or air circulation
- Notice sections of the tree that are dead or dying
- For the most part, though, winter tree work in Kingsport may be ideal for your property.
Reasons why winter is ideal for tree work
- Branch structures are more visible: When you choose to have your trees serviced by tree care professionals in Bristol, you’re benefiting from their expertise… such as their ability to identify a dead branch or limb even in the middle of winter, when your tree is devoid of leaves. For a knowledgeable tree expert, the lack of leaves makes it easier to spot dead or dying branches or other issues with the branch structure of the tree.
- Frozen ground: During the spring or summer, any areas of ground that are soft or wet may be inaccessible for the heavy equipment that a Johnson City tree pruning company uses. That heavy equipment will be available if the tree work is done during the winter because the ground will be frozen, and certain areas may be more accessible.
- Less risk of infestation: Most of the insects and pests that can harm trees die or go dormant when the weather turns cold. Your trees also are less susceptible to disease during the winter. If you prune your trees in Kingsport when the weather is warmer, the pruning cuts can provide entryways to pests and diseases. Certain tree species, such as elms, only should be pruned when the weather is cold because of the risk of Dutch elm disease.
- Your trees have time to heal: We mentioned those pruning cuts earlier. Those are left behind no matter what time of year that you have your trees pruned in Johnson City. Winter tree service gives your tree time to heal those cuts before the weather warms and new growth begins.
- Less risk of winter storm damage: Weak or dead limbs are more likely to fall during a storm caused by either snow, ice, or heavy rains. And these branches could significantly damage your property, home, or anything else in its path. Removing dead or diseased limbs and branches helps prevent damage when your trees are subjected to ice, storms, or high winds.
Winter tree care in Kingsport, Johnson City, and Bristol
Winter will be over soon, but this is a great time to make sure your trees are ready for the coming growing season. Promier Tree’s staff includes arborists—these are tree experts certified by the International Society of Arboriculture. Maybe you need to have your trees pruned, or you just want to make sure your trees are healthy. No matter the situation, if you have trees on your property, you want to make sure they are in good health. Schedule a tree health evaluation today. Just call Promier Tree at (423) 765-2626.