With the weather warming up, trees will soon be in full bloom. To ensure they remain healthy, you need invest in good care. As the go-to tree service company in Commerce, GA, the team at John Waldrop & Son Tree Service shares a few helpful tasks to add to your spring tree care checklist.

Spring Tree Care Checklist

1. Clean the Yard

Debris, leaves, and fallen twigs often collect around trees during the winter months. Before you begin your spring tree care, remove everything that has accumulated beneath them. If you used protective coverings around the trunks as protection from cold weather, you should take this time to remove them as well. 

2. Begin Inspection

Check your trees for signs of disease and damage, including holes in leaves, fungi, broken branches, vertical cracks in the bark, and discoloration. If you notice any of these signs, the health of your tree is in jeopardy and you will need the expertise of a qualified tree service company for further treatment.

3. Remove Dead Branches

Your trees may have suffered damage throughout the winter, thanks to cold weather, snow, and rainfall. So to keep them healthy, you should prune the dead or damaged limbs. Though some owners prefer to do their own tree pruning, you can contact a certified arborist to remove the troublesome branches and keep your trees looking lovely. 

4. Plant Saplings

Trees add plenty of value to your home, including noise reduction and decreased energy costs. So, if you want to plant new trees, now is the time to do it. They will have plenty of time to take root before the summer and absorb plenty of spring rain to help them grow. 

5. Fertilize

In addition to watering your trees, you should also fertilize them. A slow-release fertilizer will give your plants the nutrients they need and boost their resistance to disease and harsh weather. Begin fertilizing before the peak growing season for the best results. 

Give your trees the care they deserve by contacting the professionals at John Waldrop & Son Tree Services. With over 33 of industry experience, these certified arborists offer a variety of services to keep your foliage healthy and beautiful, including stump removal, trimmings, and emergency tree service. Call (706) 335-6955 or (706) 215-3436  today for more information about their tree services or visit them online.