OnTimeTreeLopping - Tree Lopping Lake Macquarie: Tree Maintenance – How to Take Care of Your Trees and Keep Them Healthy

Trees are a valuable asset to your property, providing shade, tranquility and adding to your home value. Because of these positive attributes it is important to take care of your trees and keep them healthy. Tree maintenance includes pruning, weeding and watering. Pest and disease control is also a vital part of maintaining the health of your landscape.

Mulching

Applying a layer of mulch to your trees can help conserve soil moisture and reduce erosion. Most professional tree care companies prefer to use organic mulches (like wood bark, leaves, pine needles, cocoa hulls, compost mixes) because they support soil fertility as well as maintain soil structure and integrity.

Pruning

Regular pruning can improve airflow and sunlight penetration, promote plant growth, and remove dead or damaged limbs. It is very important to work with a company that understands the proper way to prune a tree. If not done correctly, a tree can be left with unsightly cuts that leave the tree vulnerable to further damage and can even cause the death of the tree.

Tree health monitoring – During routine inspections, it is vital to look for potential problems like fungi or insect infestations. These can be the harbingers of serious health issues in your trees. If you notice unusual changes in your tree, it is best to contact a professional immediately.

Construction site protection – Construction equipment and work activities can damage trees, including root compaction, severing roots, and limb breakage. In addition, soil that is compacted limits the availability of water and nutrients to the roots. It is extremely important to monitor and protect existing trees on construction sites and provide proper replacements if necessary.

Stumps removal – All stumps from street and park trees should be removed as close to the time of removal as possible, but no closer than 6” below grade. This ensures that they are not a trip or fall hazard.

Other woody plant maintenance

Soil treatments and trenching – Non-damaging procedures are available to install irrigation, diagnose root system problems, or loosen and enrich compacted soil. For example, an air spade treatment uses high-speed air to move and agitate the soil without damaging the roots. Soil aeration and vertical mulching can also be used to promote deep, healthy root systems.

Fertilizer applications – We can assess the amount of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium (the three major nutrients in fertilizer) in your soil. This information allows us to apply the correct amount of fertilizer to your trees, ensuring they get only what they need and nothing they don’t.

If you are looking for a tree service company to assist with your landscape, make sure to find one that has Certified Arborists on staff. These highly trained individuals have the knowledge and expertise to preserve your trees’ longevity and beauty. Choosing the right tree company can mean the difference between life or death for your landscape investment. Look for a tree company with a long history of experience. This can give you peace of mind that they’ve seen and dealt with many issues over the years and know how to deal with them effectively.