Maintaining Healthy and Vibrant Trees
With the results of climate change intensifying every year, the role forests play in capturing and utilizing carbon is ever-increasing in importance. While calculated efforts are in place to establish new forests, there’s a lot that can be done in our very own backyards – by either planting new trees or maintaining existing ones. Below we share three important tree maintenance tips that any blooming arborist, landscaper, or property owner should know in growing and maintaining healthy, vibrant trees for many generations.
Managing Mulch and Soil
Mulching is very important to tree health. A generous layer of mulch applied around a newly planted tree is an important aid in helping it grow. In addition to keeping weeds out, mulch helps retain moisture in the ground while providing a cooling layer that protects against the sun. Because roots thrive under cool, moist conditions, mulch is a crucial element in improving root system health and maintaining tree health.
Removing Invasive Plants
Invasive plants are pest-like species that become disruptive to a tree’s health, often growing and spreading very aggressively and displacing neighboring plants. In many cases, invasive plants are non-native species that need to be removed to protect the life and livelihood of your trees. Vines are a highly common invasive species that disrupt tree canopies and inhibit the tree from growing. Some of these species can be difficult to eradicate, especially if they’ve matured to the point where they’ve taken over
Pruning and Trimming Trees
Pruning and trimming, whether that be pruning in dormant months or rejuvenation pruning, are standard tree maintenance for several reasons, but primarily for tree health, aesthetics, and surrounding safety. The latter two are fairly straightforward. Pruning for aesthetics is purely for landscaping, appearance, and curb appeal, whereas pruning for safety involves removing branches that are at risk of falling and causing harm.
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