Trees are an important part of your landscape for many reasons. They provide a home and a safe haven for the local wildlife, and they help remove toxins from the air. They also provide you with the shade you need on hot days, and they offer you beautiful scenery. However, you must properly care for your trees in order for them to look their best and live as long as possible. Here are a few things that you can do to take care of your trees so that they stay healthy and beautiful.
Manage Your Soil
While it may seem as though trees can take care of themselves, you will need to do a few things to make sure that they have the nutrients they need. The soil used in landscaping often lacks the drainage, pH and nutrients that trees need in order to grow properly. If you think that your trees are not flourishing as they should, consider having a tree specialist come out and test the soil. They can then recommend the best course of action in order to keep your trees healthy and strong.
Inspect Your Trees
You should inspect your trees at least once a year to make sure that you can diagnose insect infestations, diseases or environmental problems before they progress. Start by watching for new leaves and buds, which are a sign of a healthy tree. A professional can even look at the twig growth that has occurred over the past several years to identify if the tree is not developing as it should. You also need to check to make sure that the tree is not experiencing crown dieback, which is where the upper parts of the tree begin to die. Check the bark to see if any is loose or peeling, and watch for deformed growths that may indicated that the tree is suffering from stem decay.
Prune Your Trees
Many homeowners prune their trees regularly, but they do not realize that pruning must be done carefully in order to avoid harming the tree. Tree trimming is essential for healthy trees because it removes diseased, infested or dead branches. This helps the tree focus its water and nutrients to its healthy regions, which makes it stronger overall. However, trees can be very sensitive to pruning, and you must take care that you only remove branches that are preventing the tree from being healthy. It can be difficult to prune trees, and it requires special equipment and expertise. A trained professional will have everything necessary to prune a tree safely, and his knowledge will ensure that the tree remains healthy after damaged limbs have been removed.
Removal of Trees
Tree removal is often a last resort that is only used when trees cannot be saved or when they have become hazardous. Tree removal must be done carefully to ensure that everyone remains safe and that no structures are harmed. It is also essential to remove the entire tree, including the stump and the roots. While you could spend hours trying to remove a tree that you no longer want, a professional company will have the experience, knowledge and equipment to remove it properly including stump grinding and stump removal.
It can be difficult and dangerous to try to care for trees on your own, which is why you should rely on a Houston tree company to do the job for you. The RainCo can inspect, prune or remove your trees, and we will also make sure that your soil has everything your trees need in order to grow properly. Please call us today to see how we can help your trees stay healthy and beautiful.
