Evergreen trees can provide a beautiful landscape background or focal point. The wide varieties of fir, cedar, spruce, hemlock, and pine can provide landscaping elements that create a year-round wooded wonderland. However, sometimes evergreen species may lose their luster and require additional care. Therefore, our Tri-Cities ISA-certified arborists at Promier Tree share on the blog today year-round evergreen tree care tips so that you can protect their health and enjoy their beauty.
Browning is natural, so don’t panic
It can be a little distressing when you notice that your beautiful evergreen is turning a nasty brown color. Cedar trees shed their interior foliage, and it could be why you see brown needles. However, when hemlocks and firs turn brown, there may be an underlying issue that requires the assistance of an ISA-certified arborist in Kingsport to diagnose and treat the problem.
Remove dead branches
Periodically pruning your evergreen trees can help design their shape, keep them healthy, and boost their resistance to insects and diseases. Dead branches that remain on an evergreen tree can attract diseases and pests that can adversely cause the tree’s death. Additionally, removing dead branches can protect your family and property from unanticipated falling branches due to high winds or winter storms.
Keep evergreens hydrated
It may seem odd to water evergreen trees when the Tri-Cities area receives sufficient rain. But, dry spells can impact evergreen health and cause heavy amounts of browning due to dehydration. So, our Johnson City ISA-certified arborists recommend deep watering evergreens in the fall once a week when there’s a lack of rain to protect them from dehydrating in winter. Water your evergreens enough to maintain a moist soil consistency, but avoid saturating the ground. You can water your evergreens until the ground freezes.
Fertilize the trees regularly
Evergreens compete with surrounding trees and plants for vital nutrients to survive. Regularly fertilizing evergreen trees two to three times per season can ensure their growth instead of losing the battle against other property plants. However, exercise caution when applying fertilizer in the fall as it can boost growth that won’t survive the harsh Tri-Cities winter temperatures.
Hire an arborist for a health evaluation
Even though you may conduct some research on your own through Google about what could be wrong with your evergreen trees, diagnosis and treatment require the knowledge and experience of an ISA-certified arborist. So, when you notice your evergreens turning brown and know that you’ve supplied some tender loving care but see no change, it’s best to contact our Bristol ISA-certified arborists for a health evaluation. In fact, our arborists recommend a health check annually to ensure your trees remain healthy, structurally sound, and pest and disease free.
Evergreen Tree Care in Kingsport, Johnson City, and Bristol, Tennessee
Taking care of the evergreens on your property should not be a challenging experience. By following the above tips, you should be able to negate most health problems and have thriving evergreens all year long. Our ISA-certified arborists in the Tri-Cities area encourage property owners to schedule an annual inspection to catch unhealthy signs early for immediate treatment. So, contact Promier Tree at (423) 765-2626 or online to schedule an appointment today.