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Under the right circumstances, trees can live hundreds—or even thousands—of years, so the oak or maple tree in your yard may have been planted when your great-grandfather was just a child. Despite being hardy, trees are not invincible, but you can take steps to promote the healthy growth of those residential elms and maples in your yard. Big Beaver Tree Service, a tree pruning company in Nicholasville, KY, offers some tips below that should help you encourage tree health on your property.

4 Ways to Promote Tree Health in Your Yard

1. Don't Park Under a Tree

Avoid parking close to the base of the trunk. The weight of the vehicle will compact the earth and inhibit root growth. Any fluid leaking from the vehicle will leach into the soil and could slowly poison the tree. Plus, exhaust fumes from the combustion of petroleum products are detrimental to plant health.

2. Prune Regularly

Tree pruningRegular tree pruning by a professional is essential. Removal of dead or damaged limbs allows energy, nutrients, and water to be directed toward healthy growth. For best results, schedule annual visits with a skilled arborist.

3. Be Careful of Bark

When using a lawn mower, weed whacker, or other yard maintenance equipment, be careful that you don't scrape the bark off the trunk or roots. Bark is the transportation system that carries moisture and nutrients from the roots to the highest branches, and bark damage can lead to an unhealthy organism.

4. Inspect Trunks & Branches Regularly

Keep an eye out for invasive pests and diseases. If you spot cavities in the trunk, unusual insect activity, or mushrooms growing from the base of the trunk, contact a specialist for assistance.

With the right upkeep, your oaks, elms, maples, and pines will stay happy, healthy, and attractive. For expert tree pruning, inspection, fertilizing, and pest prevention, contact Big Beaver Tree Service in Nicholasville, KY. Their team is led by a certified arborist, and they've been serving Jessamine County and beyond for more than 30 years. Visit their website to submit a contact request form, or call (859) 272-8548 to schedule service.

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