The fall season is spectacular when trees show their best colors, from glittering gold to ruby red. Fall is an excellent time to help your trees recover from summer damage and prepare them for the freezing temperatures ahead. Even though the trees on your property lose all their leaves eventually, it’s not a reason to stop thinking about tree health for the upcoming winter season. Our Tri-Cities ISA-Certified arborists at Promier Tree share on the blog today four tips to keep your trees healthy this fall so that they can have a flourishing growth season in the spring.
Soil Care
Trees growing in the forest naturally have nutrient-rich soil from organic matter and fallen leaves. Unfortunately, most home landscapes don’t have a large tree coverage to provide the soil with extra nutrients. Therefore, our Kingsport tree care pros share below how you can care for your soil and promote healthy tree growth.
- Fertilization – Applying a slow-release fertilizer in the fall can provide nutrients throughout winter and help promote new growth in the spring. Applying fertilizer after aeration will yield the best results.
- Mulch – Adding fresh organic mulch two to three inches away from tree bases can help conserve moisture, provide defenses against compaction or erosion, and maintain soil temperature.
- Irrigation – During the summer’s hot, dry months, it’s crucial to ensure your trees are properly watered with an irrigation system. However, as fall arrives and cooler temperatures ensue, trees will need less water because the soil will stay moist naturally.
Clean Up
Cleaning up your lawn in the fall is crucial to its health. Trash, limbs, and leaves can cause lawn damage and invite unwanted pests. Therefore, our Bristol ISA-Certified arborists recommend cleaning your lawn of unwanted debris by following the steps below so that it doesn’t interfere with tree health and growth.
- Remove Leaf Piles – The gorgeous leaf colors can be mesmerizing during fall. Unfortunately, those same beautiful leaves fall on your lawn and could cause it to grow mold or fungi. Therefore, it’s crucial to either mulch the fallen leaves with your mower or rake them up and prepare them for disposal.
- Trim Trees – Pruning your property’s tree branches is a practice that should occur at least once a year. Removing diseased, dead, or unsafe branches can protect you, your family, your property, and your guests. Large trees should be handled by a professional tree pruning company in the Tri-Cities area.
Inspect Trees and Shrubs
The cool fall season is the perfect time to schedule a consultation with our ISA-Certified arborist in Johnson City for a tree health evaluation. Our arborists are highly trained in tree and shrub health and can determine if your trees need special treatment to protect them. Some of the conditions our arborists look for are listed below.
- Insects and Diseases – Discovering insects or diseases on your trees can be challenging to do with an untrained eye. Our arborists can identify the pest or disease and provide instructions on how to best treat the problem.
- Safety Hazards – Examining your trees for potential safety hazards can help you prevent accidents during extreme weather conditions. In some cases, a quick fix can dramatically improve your safety and your tree’s health.
- Mushrooms – Overwatered trees can develop mushrooms around the base. Unfortunately, the fungi can attack and cause tree roots to decay. Most of the time, homeowners witness mushroom growth for a few days at a time before it disappears.
Certified Arborists in Kingsport, Johnson City, and Bristol, Tennessee
As scorching summer temperatures fade to cooler days and nights, it’s important to remember to address tree health along with other fall lawn care activities. That way, you can have a healthy-looking property during the next growing season. If you have questions about fall tree care or would like to schedule an appointment with one of our Kingsport ISA-Certified arborists, feel free to call Promier Tree at (423) 872-2988 or contact us online.