Practical Ways of Giving Maintenace for Your Trees
Tree health is important for our health, the value of our homes, and for the health of the planet. You don’t have to be an eco-warrior today to be aware that trees fight pollution and that through photosynthesis trees absorb the carbon dioxide that can cause problems. Healthy trees are important for our well-being too. So, let’s look at some practical ways to care for the trees in your care from a tree maintenance service provider.
Weeding Young Trees.
There’s always a competition happening in your garden. Weeds, grasses, and nearby plants are always looking for a share of the soil nutrients, soil moisture, and available light. So, keep a good 3 ft diameter around your tree trunk free of turf or other plants. In the Spring, when weeds get a growth spurt, hoeing, hand pulling or hand weeding can be good for the soul and give your trees a fighting chance of survival.
Mulching.
A mulch of older wood chip, leaf mold, bark, or well-rotted manure, has 3 main benefits for the care, health, and maintenance of your tree. Use biodegradable mulch to:
- suppress weeds which will compete for water and nutrients in the soil.
- provide a slow-release fertilizer.
- retain moisture by slowing down water evaporation from the surface of the soil
Watering when young and in drought
There are 2 times in the life of a tree when you need to water – when it’s young and in times of drought. The first 2 seasons after planting are the most critical for tree health. If the weather is very dry then 5 watering cans a week will usually make sure that water reaches right down to the depth of the growing root system. Of course, your soil type will always affect how water is held.
If you are looking for a professional to take care of your trees in San Juan Capistrano, CA, Progressive Tree Care San Juan Capistrano is the company you can trust. We provide excellent tree maintenance services. If you want to know more about what we have to offer, just give us a call at (949) 234-7521.