Winter is almost over, which means warmer temperatures and spring growth are just around the corner. Now is the time to get busy in the garden so that when spring passes and summer brings its annual storm season, then your garden vegetation have their best chance of surviving nature's violent wind and rain. As a first-time homeowner, you are particularly concerned about protecting your trees from storm damage. Here are three tasks which you can do now to increase their chance of survival during storm season.
Trimming
There are several reasons why trimming your trees now protects them against damage during a storm. Firstly, trimming away dead or dying branches means that they won't snap off in a high wind. Tree limbs which are ripped unnaturally from a tree leave an exposed area which can swiftly be attacked by types of disease. Secondly, removing specific tree branches means the tree grows taller and stronger. An arborist is your best choice for trimming the tree because they know which branches must go in order to strengthen the tree overall.
Inspection
Your second task in spring is to inspect your trees for signs of infestation from both disease and insects. For example, if the tree trunk is full of pin-sized holes, then termites have taken hold of the tree and are boring it out to make a home for themselves. Alternatively, bark which easily peels away from the trunk of the tree may be infected by a fungus which is slowing rotting the tree. Have an arborist from a tree service company come out and give you an opinion on treatment options if you notice any of your trees look less than healthy.
Fertilization
Finally, the best way to strengthen your tree is to focus on the roots, so add lots of fertiliser to the ground around the tree now so that you can create strong roots which are capable of sending nourishment up into the tree as this helps it grow. Because it is entering a growth phase, the fertiliser you choose must be high in nitrogen content because nitrogen increases your tree's growth abundance. While the arborist is at your home trimming your trees, ask for their opinion on the best fertiliser choice based on your soil type and location.
Paying attention to your trees now means they are less likely to be damaged or become a source of destruction during the summer storm season.
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