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The trees in your yard provide beauty, shade, and protection, but when they start to die, it’s imperative that you know what to do to keep your home safe. Symptoms can come on gradually as the branches become diseased or weather takes a harsh toll on the leaves and roots. As a homeowner, familiarize yourself with the signs you need tree removal to avoid hazards to your family, property, and other plants. 

What to Do When You Suspect Your Tree Is Dying

1. Diagnose the Tree

Before you conclude your tree is dead and needs to be removed, check that the symptoms match those of a sick plant. Several easy-to-recognize signs indicate the tree is dying and ready to be removed entirely. Leaning, weak branches, and large cracks are all signs disease is present or old age has taken over. Other signs include spore growth, broken branches, base expansion, and soft wood.

2. Call an Expert

tree removalOnce you’ve confirmed the tree is dead, call an arborist to take a closer look. They’ll inspect the plant as well as the area surrounding it for signs of disease and decay. If the tree is only sick and not entirely dead, they can cut back some of the infected parts and save the roots. Otherwise, they’ll get started on tree removal. 

3. Perform Preventative Maintenance

If you have a dead tree on your property, the cause was likely disease. Before tree removal, practice preventative maintenance to keep the disease from spreading to your other plants. Add mulch around the base of the other trees to ensure proper absorption of nutrients and water. If the weather has been unusually warm or dry, give the plants extra water. Finally, create a routine pruning schedule with your local tree service. Trimming will keep the healthy parts of the tree strong while removing dead ends and minimizing the risk of illness.

 

If you have a dead tree on your property, get in touch with J D Mills Expert Tree Service. The team has more than 40 years of experience tending to hazardous trees and pruning those that just need some TLC. The arborists will diagnose an unhealthy plant and recommend the most efficient and healthful solution, whether it’s trimming or full tree removal. Visit them online for details about their services, or call (336) 431-8162 to schedule an appointment. 

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