The arrival of autumn brings cooler weather, a time for cozy hobbies, and a glorious splash of color to your trees. While you may be thinking about pulling your sweaters out of the closet, curling up with a good book, and spending more time inside, yard care isn’t quite finished for the year, at least when it comes to your trees.
If you want luxurious, refreshing shade next summer and another explosion of colored leaves next fall, you need to follow a few fall tree care tips to keep your trees in peak condition.
- Mulch: Mulching is a great way to get started with fall tree care. Mulch can protect your trees from harsh weather conditions and help your trees retain moisture during dry winter months. Just make sure you keep the mulch a few inches away from the tree trunk, so the dampness doesn’t damage the bark and leave the tree vulnerable to rot and disease.
- Fertilize: Fertilizing your trees as part of your fall tree care is a great way to make sure your trees have lots of food and energy for the following spring. While you won’t see the effects right away, as your trees lie dormant during the winter months, you can look forward to beautiful flowers and fresh, green leaves in the spring.
- Trim: Of course, there are a few fall tree care tasks you should seek professional help to accomplish. Scheduling annual tree trimming as part of your fall tree care routine is a good idea, as it protects your trees from attacks by insects and disease that come with trimming in the warmer months.
- Remove: You may also want to include tree inspection and, if necessary, removal to your fall tree care checklist. Winter can bring heavy storms, making a diseased or dead tree a hazard to your home and safety. Taking the tree out before storms arrive keeps you safe and sound.