Trees bring character, beauty, and much-loved shade to your yard during the Marinette, WI, summers. However, without proper tree care, they can also be a liability. Trees that are unhealthy or poorly pruned are more likely to drop branches, potentially causing damage to your home, lawn, or electrical wires. To protect your home and keep your landscaping looking its best, make sure you stay on top of these three tree care needs recommended by Panske Trim-A-Tree Service.

Trees should be fertilized in the fall when they go dormant. Fertilizing in the fall lets trees store nutrients over the winter so that they can grow vigorously in the spring. Healthy trees are also more resistant to pests, disease, and damage from winter storms. Older, established trees may not need to be fertilized every year, but pale leaves, slow growth, or small foliage are all sure signs that your trees need to be fed.

It’s also wise to annually prune any branches that are dying or precariously perched over your home or electrical wires. Tree trimming not only protects your home from damage, but also helps your trees live longer, prevents pests from moving into decaying material, and improves the appearance of your home.

Speaking of keeping your home looking great, mulching around trees is an important step you can take to add vibrancy to your landscaping and keep your trees healthy. Mulch helps maintain a warmer soil temperature during the cold winter months, keeps weeds down in the spring, and holds in moisture during dry summers. Apply mulch two to three inches deep around your trees, but don’t mulch all the way to the trunk — too much moisture around a tree’s trunk can promote rot and lead to premature death.

For expert help keeping your trees healthy, or if you have unsightly dead trees that need to be removed, contact Panske Trim-A-Tree Service at (800) 464-7181 for assistance from a professional tree service company. This family-owned and -operated company will give you a free estimate for all your tree care needs. Visit Panske Trim-A-Tree Service’s website to learn how they can help keep your trees beautiful and healthy.