Winters in Pacific North West can be a little harsh, and not just for humans. Even trees get their own share of how frosty, cold and wet the weather can turn during this season of the year. In this post, we will discuss some of the tips we employ in keeping trees safe and productive during the winter season.
Trimming: Winter is a good time to get your tree properly trimmed and remove any branches and leaves that are excess to requirements. Firstly, the branch stems are definitely softer due to the moisture, this means the winter season provides an opportunity to trim without stress. Also, most organisms that carry diseases are often inactive and hibernated due to the low temperatures, the winter season is, therefore, a time to quickly get rid of them before they can spread the infection to other parts of the tree. There are also some tree species that produce more fruits and flowers when they are trimmed during winters. Overall, it is important for you to make findings and understand the specific effects that trimming will have on each particular tree so as to maximize the benefits.
Apply Fertilizer: Again, you may need to carry out some findings to know which exact fertilizers to work with your trees. Since rainfall occurs more frequently, there is the possibility that soil nutrients may be washed off, applying fertilizers will help to replenish these, giving your tree enough nutrients to tap from.
Mulching: Mulching generally refers to the practice of applying a layer of mulch prepared from various materials like leaves, broken stems and so on. This layer is applied to the roots and is often used both in winter and summer. The harsh cold of winter is not very ideal for tree roots. A layer of mulch can help to trap the extent heat within the roots, keeping it warm artificially. With constant rains, erosion is another risk that threatens trees during winter. A layer of mulch again comes in handy by helping to hold the soil and its nutrients in place around the roots. Even if there’ll be any runoffs or washing away, it would be from the top layer of the mulch, thus leaving the roots and surrounding soil intact and safe, allowing for proper tree growth. Again, the availability of much moisture within the soil leads to the springing up of various weeds which threaten to compete with your tree roots for soil nourishment. Mulching takes care of this by stunting weed growth and preserving all soil nutrients exclusively for your tree roots.
This post was made possible by our friends at the best Tree service Pearland. If you need to do some tree removal or trimming? Then go here to Pearland tree care to see how we can help.
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